NAPLES, Fla., May 8, 2024 -- Pickle4, the new owners of the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships powered by Margaritaville, announced today the extension of agreements with both title partners through the 2025 Open, which will be held April 26-May 3 at East Naples Community Park.
“We are thrilled to welcome back both Minto and Margaritaville,” said Mike Dee, Pickle4 chairman and chief executive officer. “These two partnerships date back to the early days of the Open and maintaining continuity was a high priority for us. We sincerely appreciate Minto and Margaritaville’s continued support and confidence in us. We have a solid foundation in place to begin discussions with other incumbent partners as well as with a significant number of new interested parties who recognize that the Open is the most important and prestigious event in pickleball.”
“Minto has been with US Open Pickleball since its inception, and we are thrilled to continue the relationship as the tournament grows” said Bill Bullock, division president at Minto.
“Margaritaville is a celebration of fun and community, much like pickleball,” added Tamara-Baldanza-Dekker, chief marketing officer of Margaritaville. “We love bringing our engaging, signature activations to tournaments like the US Open Pickleball Championship and feel our commitment to the event, alongside Minto, has helped fuel the growth of the sport.”
The 2024 Minto US Open Pickleball Championships Powered by Margaritaville was held last month and established new records for participation, attendance and international play with over 3,200 athletes competing from all 50 states and 31 countries. World #1 Anna Leigh Waters and top ranked male JW Johnson headlined an impressive group of pros from around the world winning two gold medals each including their mixed doubles triumph together.
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About the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships Powered by Margaritaville
The Minto US Open Pickleball Championships Powered by Margaritaville, owned by Spirit Promotions and founded in 2016, is the most important event in pickleball and welcomed over 3,200 athletes including 460 professionals from all 50 states and 31 countries who competed in more than 5,000 matches attracting approximately 50,000 spectators to Naples, FL in 2024. The 2025 US Open will be held April 26 - May 3, 2025 at East Naples Community Park in Naples, Florida. Pickle4 is the parent company of Spirit Promotions. For more information, visit www.usopenpickleball.com.
About Minto
Minto Communities USA has represented integrity, financial strength and enduring value for more than 45 years. We build and develop award-winning homes and communities to meet every lifestyle, including more than 34,000 new homes built in 48 communities. Find the home of your dreams in premier locations throughout the southeast, including Naples, West Palm Beach, Daytona Beach and Watersound in Florida, and Hilton Head in South Carolina and coming soon to Houston and Dallas in Texas. For more information, visit www.MintoUSA.com.
About Margaritaville
Margaritaville, a state of mind since 1977, is a global lifestyle brand inspired by Jimmy Buffett, whose songs evoke a passion for tropical escape and relaxation.
Margaritaville features over 40 lodging locations and over 20 additional projects in the pipeline positioned across a variety of full-service and boutique hotel and resort brands, branded real estate, premium RV destinations, and gaming properties, all complemented by an extensive suite of food and beverage concepts, including Margaritaville Restaurant, award-winning JWB Prime Steak and Seafood, 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill, and LandShark Bar & Grill. Hotel brands include Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts, Compass by Margaritaville, Margaritaville Beach House, Margaritaville St. Somewhere, and the all-inclusive product, Margaritaville Island Reserve®. Further elevating experiences, Margaritaville's branded real estate includes Latitude Margaritaville, "55 and better" active adult brand; Margaritaville Cottages, Villas and Residences; One Particular Harbour Margaritaville; and Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham.
The newest brand additions to Margaritaville's properties include the rapidly-growing Camp Margaritaville RV Resorts and Margaritaville at Sea, which debuted in 2022 with its first ship, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. Additionally, consumers can escape every day through a collection of lifestyle products, including apparel, footwear, frozen concoction makers, home décor, a SiriusXM radio station, and more.
More than 20 million travelers and consumers every year change their latitude and attitude with Margaritaville. For more information, visit www.margaritaville.com and follow Margaritaville on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Media Contact
Pickle4, press@pickle4.com
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