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Honouring excellence: Joaquim Sequeira awarded Medalha de Bons Serviços by FPG

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Joaquim Sequeira was awarded at Clube de Golfe de Vilamoura with the Medalha de Bons Serviços (silver) by the Federação Portuguesa de Golfe (FPG).In a fitting tribute coinciding with the year of the 75th anniversary of the Federação Portuguesa de Golfe (FPG), Joaquim Sequeira was awarded the Medalha de Bons Serviços (silver) during the Vilamoura Junior Trophy award ceremony. The tribute took place at the Laguna Golf Course clubhouse, with Miguel Franco de Sousa, President of the FPG, presenting this prestigious award. This honour recognises individuals, organisations, or institutions significantly contributing to national golf.

Joaquim Sequeira contributions

Joaquim Sequeira’s contributions to Portuguese golf are unparalleled. Since 1985, he has been a key figure at the Clube de Golfe de Vilamoura, where he has not only coached but also inspired and mentored countless young talents. Under his leadership, the club’s teams have won 17 National Club Championships and numerous titles in the Under-18 and Under-14 categories. His crowning achievement came in 2013 when he led his team to triumph in the European Club Championship, a historic first for Portugal. Beyond his coaching successes, Sequeira has also developed several players who now compete on the European Tour and European Challenge Tour. He claimed four National Senior Professional Championship titles as a golfer, further solidifying his legacy.

Over 80 distinguished guests, including Nuno Sepúlveda, President of the CG Vilamoura Direction, and various local celebs, attended the ceremony to honour Sequeira’s immense contributions. The event concluded with a heartfelt, prolonged round of applause, celebrating Sequeira’s achievements and profound impact on Portuguese golf.

Tee Times Golf Agency extends its heartfelt congratulations to Joaquim Sequeira on receiving this well-deserved award. We also salute all those who have worked tirelessly throughout the history of Portuguese golf, including our esteemed audience. Portugal’s status as one of the world’s premier golf destinations, with its world-class courses, is a testament to your dedication. For those seeking excellence on their Portugal golf holidays, there is no better place to experience the beauty and challenge of the legendary Scottish sport.

Algarve Tourism Positive

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AlgarveThe tourism shown improvements in the Algarve on October over the same month of 2012 , with the rates of global occupations grow at around 7 % . Also the bussiness increased by 7 % .

According to a statement from AHETA , the overall average occupancy rate / room was 60.9 % , an increase of 7.9% compared to 2012 , while the overall average occupancy rate / bed was 46.9 % plus 7.0% .

In terms of nationalities , the decline in the domestic market ( 20.1 % ) and Spain ( -7.5 % ) .On uphills, to emphasize the issuer German ( 57.7 % ) , British ( 1.4% ) , and French ( +31.7 % ) .

Portimão / Praia da Rocha ( +14.0 % ) , Lagos / Sagres ( +12.7 % ) and Vila Real de Santo António / Monte Gordo ( +9.6 % ) were the regions with the largest increase in occupancy rates . Vilamoura / Quarteira / Quinta do Lago ( 66.8 % ) had the highest average occupancy , followed by the Albufeira area ( 65.6 % ) .

In terms of categories , ” the tourist villages and apartments of 3 stars ( +11.6 % ) were the ones with the biggest rise in occupations , followed by the hotels and apartment 3 stars ( +10.3 % ) . Hotels and apartment hotels 3 stars were also those who had the highest occupancy ( 63.8 % ) . The 2 stars showed the lowest ( 55.1 %). “

World Travel Awards 2013 winners – Portugal again…

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logo-world-travel-awardsIt is with a great pleasure that we announce the winners of the 20th World Travel Awards, voted by travel agents worldwide. Portugal has achieved 9 awards in the 2013 World Travel Award Winners for Europe, all these prizes are among the Tee Times T.O. offers for your fantastic holidays.

Madeira was honored with the best Europe’s Leading Design Hotel – The Vine Hotel. Algarve received also the prize for Europe’s Leading Boutique Resort – Vila Joya, and Europe’s Leading Villa Resort – Martinhal Beach Resort and Hotel is the other awarded nominee in the 2013 WTA, that make Portugal one of the best countries for your excelence holidays destination.

Congratulations to all.