Jeremy McCarthy

Jeremy is the founder of Leisure Alchemy with over thirty years of experience in luxury leisure, wellness and hospitality.

Leisure Roundup

Jul 14, 2026

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3 min read

The Leisure Roundup: Travel Slows Down

As the pace of life accelerates faster than ever, consumers are rethinking the way they travel to accommodate more time for rest and reflection.

Jeremy McCarthy

Leisure Roundup

Jul 7, 2026

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3 min read

The Leisure Roundup: Heatwave Edition!

This summer has already seen early heatwaves around the world. How is this shaping people's leisure decisions?

Jeremy McCarthy

Leisure Roundup

Jun 30, 2026

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4 min read

Leisure Roundup: The Lost Art of Boredom

In the age of technology, we have eliminated boredom. But at what cost?

Jeremy McCarthy

Alchemist's Notes

Jun 26, 2026

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5 min read

Why is Selling Leisure so Hard?

Demand for leisure is at an all-time high, but that doesn't mean it's easy. This week, I talk about why selling leisure is hard and how to make it easier.

Jeremy McCarthy

Leisure Roundup

Jun 23, 2026

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3 min read

The Leisure Roundup: Rest, Nature and New Demand

This week’s leisure roundup includes Josef Pieper’s enduring case for true rest, new evidence on nature’s performance power, and World Cup-driven momentum across hospitality markets.

Jeremy McCarthy

Leisure Roundup

Jun 16, 2026

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4 min read

The Leisure Roundup: Does AI Help Us or Hurt Us?

Leisure learns to rebalance in the age of AI.

Jeremy McCarthy

Leisure Roundup

Jun 9, 2026

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3 min read

The Leisure Roundup: Desirable Suffering

Paying to be scared. Being a good traveler. "Equity" in travel. And the disappearance of international travel in the U.S.

Jeremy McCarthy

Leisure Roundup

Jun 2, 2026

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3 min read

The Leisure Roundup: The Gamification of Longevity

Sports and play are powerful drivers of behavior. So why not aim them at solving the problem of mortality?

Jeremy McCarthy

Leisure Roundup

May 25, 2026

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3 min read

The (very first) Leisure Roundup

A collector's edition!

Jeremy McCarthy

Press Release

‘Leisure Alchemy’ — A New Intelligence Platform for the Leisure Economy

May 25, 2026

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2 min read

‘Leisure Alchemy’ — A New Intelligence Platform for the Leisure Economy

Jeremy McCarthy, a recognized pioneer in luxury hospitality and wellness, today announced the launch of Leisure Alchemy, a new digital media platform and weekly briefing designed specifically for the architects of the leisure experience.

Jeremy McCarthy

Alchemist's Notes

May 24, 2026

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4 min read

What is Leisure?

I used to hate the word "leisure," but then I learned what it actually meant.

Jeremy McCarthy

Jeremy McCarthy

The Leisure Roundup: Travel Slows Down

The Leisure Roundup: Heatwave Edition!

Leisure Roundup: The Lost Art of Boredom

Why is Selling Leisure so Hard?

The Leisure Roundup: Rest, Nature and New Demand

The Leisure Roundup: Does AI Help Us or Hurt Us?

The Leisure Roundup: Desirable Suffering

The Leisure Roundup: The Gamification of Longevity

The (very first) Leisure Roundup

‘Leisure Alchemy’ — A New Intelligence Platform for the Leisure Economy

What is Leisure?

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