BigNameBnb? Marriott Has Opened Its Own Homeshare Program: What it Can Mean to Event Owners
In a classic case of “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ’em,” Marriott is walking in Airbnb’s footsteps by launching its own homeshare program. The program ...
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World Surf League Hosts First Non-Ocean Event - at a Wave Pool
Surfing history was made this month when the World Surf League hosted its first event at a wave pool. The WSL Founders’ Cup of Surfing (a historic reg...
Good News for Outdoor Sports: Millennials are Leading Camping Resurgence
Almost 50 percent of all camper households plan to increase their number of camping trips in 2018 - good news for the outdoor sports industry. Especia...
Inside Events: Cardio Tennis
May is Play Tennis Month, but getting non-players engaged when tournaments come to town is a challenge. A tennis-centric group fitness program works w...
Baseball and Football Leading the Social Media Charge? Not According to this Study
While the USA likes to think sports like baseball and football have the worldwide lock on social media engagement, they didn’t even crack the top 20. ...
By the Numbers: The Kentucky Derby
Big hats, bow ties, mint juleps and more people spouting off racing odds than you can shake a riding crop at. It’s Triple Crown season and the first l...
Sports Fiesta! Cinco de Mayo's Saturday Date is Numero Uno with Event Owners
Americans love their margaritas and their Mexican food. They also love an excuse to party. And of course, they love their sports. So mix the Cinco de ...
USA Wrestling Requires Reporters to Undergo Background Checks
And now for something, well, unheard-of: mandatory background checks for journalists covering a USA Wrestling championship event. It’s all part of an ...
In Search of Solutions to the Referee Crisis
The nationwide shortage of referees for high school and youth sports has reached such a crisis level that it is forcing the cancellation of games. Off...
College Football Sees Largest Attendance Drop in 34 Years; Experts Weigh in on How to Fix It
Blame it on conference shifts. Blame it on streaming. Blame it on sports bars, changing priorities or even scandals. No matter who you blame, it’s sti...