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…)
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Driver$: Satisfying a hunger for golf
Spencer Potter joins Sports and Leisure Research Group president and “Driver$” co-host Jon Last to look at how technology is literally meeting golfers “where they are” with a tech-enabled food and beverage delivery solution that is helping golf courses increase profitability while improving customer service.
Read More »Would Teddy Roosevelt Approve Of Today’s Sports Environment? Should We Care?
In my nonprofessional life, I’m still an active participant in sports, both as weekend warrior and youth sports administrator. I still strongly subscribe to principles of fairness and inclusivity. I’ve advocated for making sports safer and more welcoming through positive reinforcement rather than negativity or punishment, to motivate and grow broader participation and fan engagement. […]
Read More »Monthly AIF Research At A Glance
The timeshare industry continues to perform steadily amid a complex and uncertain macroeconomic environment. Sales trends from ARDA’s 2025 H2 Report show positive year-over-year growth in Q3, with only minor late-period softening in Q4. The Vacation Ownership Sentiment Index, which measures month-over-month travel habits of 500 timeshare owners against 500 average U.S. travelers, is up year-over-year, reflecting sustained confidence […]
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Is golf more expensive than ever? It’s complicated
A look at the truth behind the cost of golf today, includes quotes from SLRG’s Jon Last.
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