Golf is renowned as an industry that brings in the big bucks, but in France, the sport is historically hampered by its elitist reputation. With the news that the country is set to host revered golfing competition The Ryder Cup in 2018, can golf swing for success amongst French sports fans?

Comparison sites such as Kayak and Skyscanner have enabled people to find the best deals for their own holidays, contributing to the decline of the high street travel agent. But with ‘information overload’ a common source of stress, how is the package trip being adapted for demanding travellers?

Once a upon a time, million-dollar deals were made on the golf course. But in Chile, young finance workers are swapping clubs and tees for surfboards and waves, opting for an intense, adrenaline-pumping pastime that offers relief from work, rather than a continuation of it.

Where could be better for the wealthy to unwind and network with like-minded businessmen than on the golf course? It’s a question affluent Chinese will have to think seriously about, as the nation's Communist Party declares a ban on golf clubs as part of its attempt to crack down on corruption.