An industry report may just be a crystal ball in disguise, providing information on the fortunes (or lack thereof) of various sports. And if you're an event owner, this is one séance - to be exact, the SFIA's Topline Report - that you won't want to miss.

The work of Kindra Fry right now can be summed up in two words: expanded responsibilities. She's settling into the new role of president and CEO of Experience Bryan College Station and gearing up to lead NASC into the future. SDM gets her insights into growth, change and strategic partnerships

Could the Great American Pastime find a permanent home for its Under-12 World Cup in Taiwan? Maybe - if Taiwan has its way. Tainan City, on the island of Taiwan, has hosted the first four editions of the event, and would like to do it full-time.

Sports events can learn a lot from watching one another. The recent partnership between a national governing body and a foundation to prevent melanoma, which offers free sunscreen at events throughout the sports season, is an object lesson, providing sun safety, cancer awareness, community service - and effective marketing.

When Visit Pittsburgh announced the Digital Detox Weekend, so hotel guests could swap their devices for 'unplugged' activities such as board games and sightseeing, it was an excellent promotion but perhaps also an opportunity for mind sports organizers to encourage city visitors to go off the grid and explore.

The IOC won't be adding any new sports to the next Winter Olympics but it hasn't ruled out the potential for variations on existing sports, including synchronized figure skating, women's Nordic combined and some new team competitions. Event organizers should be ready for an uptick in demand for these sports.