Weekly News Roundup: From Luxury Tourism to Celebrity Nights and More
Here are the latest stories.
This week, Padel proved it’s more than a sport — it’s shaping travel, culture, and business. Tourism is booming in Spain, Dubai, and the U.S., while U.K. research tackles noise issues. Miami has embraced padel as a lifestyle, New York drew stars at Reserve Padel, and world number one Agustín Tapia landed a major sponsor. Here are the stories shaping padel this week.
Padel Tourism: How Spain, Dubai, and the US are Transforming Travel with Luxury Padel Destinations
Padel tourism is reshaping global travel, combining sport, leisure, and culture. Resorts in Marbella, rooftop courts in Dubai, and emerging destinations across the United States are drawing visitors who want more than a standard vacation. With investments rising and demand surging, padel is driving local development while positioning itself as a global travel experience.
- Read more on Travel and Tour World
New Research Creates Model for Measuring Padel Noise
Acoustic consultant Martin Higgins has developed a benchmark noise model for outdoor padel courts, designed to provide consistency in planning applications and resident disputes. Backed by the Institute of Acoustics, this model aims to address inconsistencies across local authorities and reduce tensions caused by noise-related objections. Higgins will present his findings at the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health’s Noise Management Conference on September 17.
- Read more on The Padel Paper
Padel Fever in Miami
Miami has become a hub for padel, with the sport evolving into a lifestyle that merges fitness, fashion, and nightlife. The city’s cultural ties to Latin America and Europe have fueled its rapid adoption. Clubs like Reserve Padel are expanding aggressively, while projects such as ULTRA’s planned 11-court complex in Midtown underscore padel’s growing role in Miami’s social and real-estate scenes. With 688 courts already across the U.S., projections suggest exponential growth through 2030.
- Read more on Al Dia News
Jimmy Butler and Owen Wilson Headline Celebrity Night at New York Padel Event
Reserve Padel hosted a star-studded exhibition at Hudson Yards during the US Open. Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, actor Owen Wilson, and tennis legend Juan Martín Díaz highlighted an evening that blended sports, entertainment, and culture. With celebrities like Tom Holland also engaging in padel events recently, the sport continues to rise in visibility and mainstream appeal in the U.S.
- Read more on Sporting News
Premier Padel Player Agustín Tapia Welcomes Commvault as a Sponsor for the 2025-26 Season
World Number One Agustín Tapia, known as “El Mozart,” has secured Commvault as a sponsor. The partnership highlights parallels between Tapia’s resilience on court and Commvault’s cyber resilience solutions. With padel boasting over 30 million players worldwide and significant traction in the U.S., this sponsorship underlines the sport’s commercial maturity and growing global reach.
- Read more on Futunn News
Highlights
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From Marbella’s resorts to rooftop courts in Dubai and celebrity showcases in New York, padel is thriving in tourism, entertainment, and business. The sport is no longer just spreading, it’s adapting and embedding itself into the lifestyle of global cities. As Agustín Tapia partners with a global brand and researchers solve practical challenges, padel is carving out a lasting place in world culture.
At Padel Mecca, we’ll keep tracking its journey from rising pastime to worldwide phenomenon.