SOPHISTICATED TRAVEL
Move Over Pickleball, these Resorts are Embracing Your New Favorite Court Sport: Padel
While tennis, golf, and more recently pickleball, have dominated the sports travel landscape, a dynamic and social racket sport originating in Mexico in the late 1960s is now experiencing a phenomenal global surge: Padel.
After its initial boom in Spain and Argentina, Padel's accessibility and engaging doublesfocused gameplay has fueled rapid expansion across Europe, particularly in Italy, France, and Sweden, with increasing momentum in the
Middle East, Asia, and finally, the Americas. This isn't just a niche pastime; Padel boasts a remarkable growth rate of 25-30% annually in many markets, with over 25 million active players worldwide in 2024, a significant jump from approximately 18 million
in 2020. Luxury resorts across the globe have caught on to the rising popularity of Padel, building new courts on-property and spearheading exceptional Padel experiences for their guests.