The ALFAMAR BEACH & SPORT RESORT Hotel in the Algarve (Portugal) has been one of the hot spot for training camps for Sports Teams in the 80' and 90'. Unfortunately over the last 20 years no investment has been made in the hotel complex and the sports facilities and therefore the conditions became, lets say it nicely...., more than poor. However, still today, many websites of travel agencies and tour operators around Europe promote the Alfamar in their website.   Good news: the Alfamar Beach & Sport Resort has been sold and the new owners will start by January 2021 with a complete rebuilding.  — Your comments are my oxygen, please take a second and say ‘Hi’ in the comments and let me know what you thought of the podcast or give me your thoughts about the subject… p.s. It would mean a lot to me if you hit the subscribe button ;)   —  My website: www.patricksbrandt.com TEAM Destination Management website: www.team-dm.com — Connector, Driven for Service Excellence and Passionate for Portugal - Patrick S. Brandt has over 25 years of Experience in Major Sports Events, Destination Management, Business Aviation, Project Management and Business Strategy — LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/padubrandt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/padubrandt Twitter: https://twitter.com/padubrandt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padubrandt/ Website: http://www.patricksbrandt.com

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The epic ALFAMAR BEACH & SPORT RESORT Hotel in the Algarve (Portugal) is history !

The UEFA Executive Committee will meet via videoconference next Thursday 23 April for an update meeting to discuss the latest developments regarding the impact caused by the coronavirus outbreak on European football.  This meeting will follow an information session for the General Secretaries of UEFA’s 55 member associations on Tuesday 21 April. The meetings will look at developments across both domestic and European competitions. — Your comments are my oxygen, please take a second and say ‘Hi’ in the comments and let me know what you thought of the video or give me your thoughts about the subject… p.s. It would mean a lot to me if you hit the subscribe button ;)   — My website: www.patricksbrandt.com TEAM Destination Management website: www.team-dm.com  —  Connector, Driven for Service Excellence and Passionate for Portugal - Patrick S. Brandt has over 25 years of Experience in Major Sports Events, Destination Management, Business Aviation, Project Management and Business Strategy  — LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/padubrandt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/padubrandt  Twitter: https://twitter.com/padubrandt  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padubrandt/  Website: http://www.patricksbrandt.com

What is UEFA' plan - Any news expected on 23 April 2020?

UEFA has invited the general secretaries of its 55 members associations to a videoconference on Wednesday 1 April at midday to share an update on the progress made by the two working groups that were created two weeks ago and to discuss options identified with regards to the potential rescheduling of matches. The meeting will look at developments across all UEFA national team and club competitions, as well as discussing progress at FIFA and European level on matters such as player contracts and the transfer system. Padu Brandt (Patrick S. Brandt) gives you some inside information regarding this meeting and possible schedule options. — Your comments are my oxygen, please take a second and say ‘Hi’ in the comments and let me know what you thought of the podcast or give me your thoughts about the subject… p.s. It would mean a lot to me if you hit the subscribe button ;) — My website: www.patricksbrandt.com - TEAM Destination Management website: www.team-dm.com —  Connector, Driven for Service Excellence and Passionate for Portugal - Patrick S. Brandt has over 25 years of Experience in Major Sports Events, Destination Management, Business Aviation, Project Management and Business Strategy

UEFA Rescheduling Options for 2020

Hotels are often not pleased with their sales performance around major sporting events and buyers of group bookings claim that they are often facing lack of availability from hotels.... and if available, then for outraged room rates.... — Your comments are my oxygen, please take a second and say ‘Hi’ in the comments and let me know what you thought of the podcast or give me your thoughts about the subject… p.s. It would mean a lot to me if you hit the subscribe button ;)  — My website: www.patricksbrandt.com - TEAM Destination Management website: www.team-dm.com —  Connector, Driven for Service Excellence and Passionate for Portugal - Patrick S. Brandt has over 25 years of Experience in Major Sports Events, Destination Management, Business Aviation, Project Management and Business Strategy 

Lack of Availability & Outraged Room Rates - Dilema of Major Sporting Events

Padu Brandt (Patrick S. Brandt) tells you the basics about the UEFA Nations League 2020 Draw held on 03 March 2020 in Amsterdam.

UEFA Nations League 2020 - Draw

Padu Brandt (Patrick S. Brandt) gives you his view on the coronavirus and its impact on major sporting events.  

The Coronavirus and its impact on Major Sporting Events

Padu Brandt (Patrick S. Brandt) gives you an overview on the setup on public transportation, parking for hired buses for supporters and a quick introduction on the official Euro 2020 app.

Euro 2020 - Transportation & Official UEFA Euro2020 App

Portugal has a lot to offer for Sports Teams looking for ideal training conditions. Padu Brandt gives you an overview on the different sports facilities from South to North. LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS, PLEASE!

Training Camps & Sports Tours in Portugal

Listen to the excerpt of his podcast “Quickest way to get what you want” and you will hear that GaryVee says “Brandt”. Or does he says “brand”? :-)

GaryVee loves me! It’s true! He loves Brandt!

Transportation companies (buses, minivans, sedans) and Staffing agencies believe to hit the jackpot with the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. The reality is in fact different as the specific requirements of the different target groups changed over the last years and most transportation and staffing bookings for groups are done only a few weeks or days prior to the event. LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS, PLEASE!

Timings for Transportation and Staffing Bookings - UEFA Euro 2020

This is a follow-up of Episode #3 - Hotels believe to hit the jackpot with the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. The reality is in fact different as the specific requirements of the different target groups changed over the last years and most group bookings are done only after the draw and up to a few months and weeks prior to the event. LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS, PLEASE!

Part#2 - Do Hotels not get it? UEFA Euro 2020

Hotels believe to hit the jackpot with the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. The reality is in fact different as the specific requirements of the different target groups changed over the last years and most group bookings are done only after the draw and up to a few months and weeks prior to the event. LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS, PLEASE!

Do Hotels not get it? Reasons Hotel Room bookings are Low so far for UEFA Euro 2020

In this episode Patrick S. Brandt talks about the importance of having goals and hobbies. (Part of his Facebook/Linkedin Post on 02/01/2020) Patrick S. Brandt is strong believer in excellence of service and that positivity, hard work and not making excuses is an unstoppable force of power. He has a holistic understanding of major sporting events, destination management, business aviation, lifestyle and luxury services. He is passionate about Portugal.

Having goals is important for a happy life - Forecast for 2020

In this episode Patrick S. Brandt talks about his challenging year of 2019 and why we have to hear our soul. (Part of his Facebook/Linkedin Post on 31/12/2019) Patrick S. Brandt is strong believer in excellence of service and that positivity, hard work and not making excuses is an unstoppable force of power. He has a holistic understanding of major sporting events, destination management, business aviation, lifestyle and luxury services. He is passionate about Portugal.

Happiness is key - personal view on 2019

Patrick S. Brandt is strong believer in excellence of service and that positivity, hard work and not making excuses is an unstoppable force of power. He has a holistic understanding of major sporting events, destination management, business aviation, lifestyle and luxury services. He is passionate about Portugal.

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