Vol. XXII, No. 11, November 2022
- Editor's corner
- Do customers have a breaking point on price increases?
- Surprises from the 'baby bump'
- How fast is location-based entertainment spending recovering?
- Emerging trend - haven-making
- Pickleball's growing participation by youth
- It's all about creating social bonding experiences
- Construction costs on the increase
- Top sports bar chains by revenues
- Will Gen Z end foodie culture as we know it?
- How the pandemic changed us and you
Pickleball's growing participation by youth
The Aspen Institute's State of Play 2022 Report found that pickleball has exploded during the pandemic for all ages, including youth. They report, "The sport attracted 462,000 more total participants among ages 6-17 between 2019 and 2021 - a staggering 83% increase. Pickleball is here to stay - it's outdoors, very social, not that expensive, and easy to pick up regardless of athletic ability. Unlike golf, tennis, baseball, or lacrosse, people can quickly succeed win pickleball. Communities are racing to build courts to satisfy the growing appetite, and investors are monetizing the sport."
Additional reading:
- Pickleball's popularity and hospitality venues growing
- Pickleball grows in popularity and launches a new LBE chain
Vol. XXII, No. 11, November 2022
- Editor's corner
- Do customers have a breaking point on price increases?
- Surprises from the 'baby bump'
- How fast is location-based entertainment spending recovering?
- Emerging trend - haven-making
- Pickleball's growing participation by youth
- It's all about creating social bonding experiences
- Construction costs on the increase
- Top sports bar chains by revenues
- Will Gen Z end foodie culture as we know it?
- How the pandemic changed us and you
