Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa

Perfect for large conferences of up to 300 who appreciate golf and history

Situated in St Andrews, the 'home of golf' and Scotland's oldest university, this landmark golf venue is perfect for business meetings with signature five star standards of comfort, luxury and service.

This world-renowned resort offers superbly appointed 102 bedrooms and 32 suites, exceptional dining, a luxurious spa, conference office and WiFi Internet access throughout the hotel.

Business facilities: The outstanding location overlooking 17th Road Hole of the Old Course and across to the sea, is complemented by versatile meeting spaces. From the contemporary Atrium, accommodating up to 300 delegates, to discreet boardrooms and the elegance of the grand Ballroom, the accent is on exclusivity and style, rather than just numbers.

Exclusive 24-hour rates from £245 are available for September and October 2005 and £215 for November 2005. Rates are inclusive of overnight accommodation, full Scottish breakfast, meeting room, lunch, dinner, and coffee breaks. Subject to availability.

The Old Course Hotel encourages and welcomes incentive groups to visit at any time throughout the year. Periods when the hotel is full include the Dunhill Links Championships (dates vary year to year, this year they are from 26 September to 02 October 2005). The hotel closes over Christmas e.g. 18 - 29 December 2005.

Team building/relaxation: The hotel can arrange almost anything delegates wish from helicopter transfers to country pursuits, off-road driving to private golf tournaments on our own course, the stunning heathland Duke's Course. The championship Duke's Course has also undergone a major investment programme - the modifications already completed have taken the course to a new height of all-round excellence.

The luxurious new spa is a refreshingly innovative and revitalising concept in total well-being. Guests can take advantage of the new resistance and cardiovascular equipment including cardio-theatre stations overlooking the Old Course or alternatively, join a class in the new fitness studio. Or they can enjoy a soothing and relaxing spa treatment, experience a cleansing heat and steam therapy or buff up their nails in the new nail studio.

Top Tips on organising your social programme

1. 'Listen' closely to your clients to understand and determine exactly what they want, don't rail-road them into something they don't require.
2. Be innovative/inventive.
3. Use a theme - something current/in the media at the time of the event.
4. Develop and maintain contacts with as many different types of activity providers as possible - be knowledgeable.
5. Communicate - maintain close communication with the client to ensure that they feel confident in you. Create a feeling of exclusivity.

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