We spoke with Moore about the inspiration behind Privé Padel, how travel influenced its evolution, and why he believes padel is becoming luxury travel’s next great passion:

Privé Padel was born in the Hamptons. How did that community shape your vision, and was there a moment when you realized this could become something much bigger than a sport?

There is definitely something special about the Hamptons, and Montauk in particular. It’s an incredibly unique and beautiful place. I loved spending my summers out here growing up and exploring places like the Walking Dunes, the Lighthouse, the beaches, Camp Hero, and so many others. There’s also something special about the local spots, especially the ones most people don’t know about. Some have become more well-known over the years, but there are still hidden gems that remain.

During our first season, we immersed ourselves in the community through free play sessions and socials, and the town really embraced us. Players came out, spectators gathered to watch, and everyone simply enjoyed being there. Those first few months shaped both the business and the brand.

You’ve described family trips through the South of France, the Amalfi Coast, and Venice as influential. How have those experiences shaped the way you design Privé travel experiences today?

It really comes down to hospitality. It’s the most important aspect of any trip.

When you look back on your favorite vacations, the ones that stand out are usually the ones where the hospitality was exceptional. The staff made you feel welcome, comfortable, special, and like you’ve known them forever.

Even before visiting many of our partner destinations, I felt that same warmth simply meeting their teams over Zoom. Hospitality was clearly at the center of everything they do, and I knew those were the kinds of experiences we wanted our members to have.

Your collection spans very different destinations. What qualities make a destination worthy of the Privé name?

That was intentional. The common thread is padel.

We’re a travel brand, but we’re a padel brand first. Everything starts and ends with the sport. The destinations can be completely different. In fact, I want them to be.

What I want to remain consistent is the experience. Waking up knowing you’ll be playing padel somewhere extraordinary. Having Privé professionals on-site delivering the same level of coaching, hospitality, and service wherever you are in the world.

That’s one reason I’m excited to have our original Montauk pro, Dan Gottlieb, helping shape these experiences. Just as guests know what to expect when they stay at an Aman, Four Seasons, or Ritz-Carlton, I want members to feel that same consistency every time they step onto a court with Privé.

Padel is always played in doubles, making it one of the sport’s most social experiences. How intentional has that been in building the Privé community?

Very intentional.

We want people to travel with friends, but we also want them to meet new people. Because we’re building a global membership, we don’t have the luxury of a traditional country club where members naturally gather all year long.

Our experiences are designed to create that sense of community.

Luxury brands from Rolex to Prada and Lamborghini have embraced padel. What does the sport uniquely offer as a way to experience a destination that golf, tennis, or skiing doesn’t?

What padel unlocks is connection.

It’s the most social sport I’ve ever been around, and that makes it an incredibly powerful way to experience a destination.

For someone who has never played padel but is intrigued by the travel experiences, what’s your pitch? Do they need to fall in love with the sport first?

The sport will become the surprise.

Our professionals travel to every experience with the goal of coaching experienced players while introducing complete beginners to the game. It’s one of the easiest sports to learn, and it’s incredibly addictive.

Experiencing it in remarkable destinations makes it even more memorable. Hopefully, when members return home, they’ll want to keep playing long after the trip ends.

What’s been the biggest challenge in introducing a concept that combines luxury travel, membership, and padel?

Definitely helping people understand that it exists.

It’s a new concept, so we have to continually engage with our audience and show them how the membership works. Once people understand that they can use it whenever they travel and receive meaningful benefits at our partner properties, the value becomes much more obvious.

If you could add any destination in the world to the Privé collection tomorrow, where would it be?

I have my sights set on Marbella.

Five years from now, where do you see padel in the cultural conversation?

I definitely think it will be as recognizable as golf or tennis, and we’re already seeing that happen.

A couple of years ago, whenever I told people what I was doing, I’d begin by asking if they knew what padel was. The answer was almost always no.

Today, it’s usually, “Of course.”

Being able to skip the explanation has been great, and I expect that trend to continue.

Photos courtesy of Privé Padel