As part of the Market Research Society’s Global Data Quality Initiative, SLRG’s Jon Last and Michael Mermelstein shared best practices for minimizing potential respondent fraud as part of this May 18, 2026 webinar: (more…)
A sampling of Sports and Leisure Research Group's recent industry presentations, reports and white papers.
As part of the Market Research Society’s Global Data Quality Initiative, SLRG’s Jon Last and Michael Mermelstein shared best practices for minimizing potential respondent fraud as part of this May 18, 2026 webinar: (more…)
SLRG President Jon Last led off a lively panel discussion on how macro-economic and cultural realities are impacting the ways that different generations experience the travel market as part of ARDA’s Annual Conference in Las Vegas. You can watch the video here: (more…)


SLRG’s annual Golf Market Outlook takes a 360 degree look at the year ahead, informed by new research with golfers, facility owners/operators and contextualized with macro societal trends culled from our ongoing Consumer Optimism Barometer.

Presented at the 25th Golf Business Canada Conference, SLRG’s Jon Last shared the latest consumer insights on the rapidly evolving landscape of leisure and golf. This session uncovered consumer and golfer behaviors, generational priorities, and economic perspectives in Canada offering a forward-looking view towards 2026.
With over 25 years of management experience, Jon Last is founder and President of Sports and Leisure Research Group, a White Plains, NY based full service marketing research consultancy that supports leading brands in sports marketing, travel, media and leisure categories as well as a host of golf, travel and consumer product company clients. Jon’s […]
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