The Rise of Pickleball Vacations & Sports Tourism | Gary Zins, Founder of Pickleball Travel

Looking to combine your love of pickleball with unforgettable travel experiences? In this episode of Unscripted, Ashley sits down with Gary Zins, Founder of Pickleball Travel, to explore the fast-growing world of pickleball vacations, cruises, destination resorts, and international tournament experiences.Gary shares how he built a niche travel agency focused entirely on pickleball — helping players book all-inclusive resorts, coordinate international play, and experience the sport in unforgettable locations around the world.You’ll hear insights about:✅ Pickleball travel and how players are building trips around the sport✅ What pickleball travelers look for when planning trips (court time + sightseeing)✅ Booking pickleball cruises, including Holland America and Royal Caribbean✅ All-inclusive pickleball resorts (including Sandals) and why they’re growing in popularity✅ The rise of international pickleball tournaments✅ Why Europe is one of the most unique places to play pickleball internationally✅ The growing world of sports tourism and destination-based pickleball experiences✅ The connection between mental health and pickleball (and why Gary wants to explore it further)✅ How destination pickleball experiences are changing the way people travelAlong the way, Gary shares what inspired the pivot from mental health work to creating a travel brand built around the fastest-growing sport in the world.If pickleball and travel are your two favorite things, this episode is for you.Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs growing the game of pickleball worldwide.Learn more about Pickleball Travel here- https://pickleballtravel.com/pages/contact