Padel Tourism: Consumer trends, travel experiences & the emerging business ecosystem

Padel is no longer just one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, it is rapidly becoming a powerful driver of active tourism and travel experiences. From amateur training camps and social padel holidays to luxury sport resorts and destination-led travel packages, a new global ecosystem of “padel tourism” is emerging. In this dynamic conversation, sports journalist and sports events master of ceremonies Alberto Montenegro interviews Alessandro De Steffano, founder of Padel Travel, one of the pioneering tour operators specialized in padel tourism based in Málaga, Spain. Together, they will explore the latest consumer trends shaping the market, the evolving profile of the padel traveler, and the growing role of hotels, clubs, academies, destinations, travel agencies, and tour operators in commercializing padel travel experiences worldwide. The session will provide practical insights into how the industry is building new tourism products around padel, and why this segment is becoming one of the most exciting growth opportunities in sports tourism and leisure travel.