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The Latest Trend, Time Travel, Ties Into Sports Tourism

The Latest Trend, Time Travel, Ties Into Sports Tourism

Despite being wedded to technology (and unwilling to give up connectivity), travelers are following the nostalgia trail. It’s showing up in a big way ...

Showing Hurricanes the Door, Cities Mounting ‘Welcome Back’ Campaigns

Showing Hurricanes the Door, Cities Mounting ‘Welcome Back’ Campaigns

Helene and Milton were unwelcome guests in the Southeast and when their stay was over, destinations were glad to see them go. In their wake, rebuildin...

Aspen Institute’s Report Provides Crystal Ball View of Youth Sports

Aspen Institute’s Report Provides Crystal Ball View of Youth Sports

The Aspen Institute’s National State of Play 2024 report encouragingly found that kids are returning to the levels of participation that preceded the ...

Influencer’s Posse at Marathon Raises Questions About Entitlement, Enforcement

Influencer’s Posse at Marathon Raises Questions About Entitlement, Enforcement

The headlines were blunt: Influencer Disqualified From New York City Marathon After He Ran With Unauthorized E-Bikes Filming Him. Running Influencer E...

Backyard Sports Venues

Backyard Sports Venues: Business Builders or Neighborhood Nightmares?

It could a homeowner’s dream: Their own backyard sports venue where they can practice their pastime in peace – or help their kids sharpen their skills...

Round Rock Multipurpose Complex

Case Study in Sports Tourism Evolution: Round Rock Expands to Meet Demands

Sports tourism is nothing if not constantly evolving and one case study of this phenomenon is Round Rock, Texas, where key venues are undergoing upgra...

Conway, Arkansas | Photo Courtesy of the Conway Convention & Visitors Bureau

Serving Up Winners

In the sports and fitness world tennis and pickleball have been growing steadily over the last few years. In terms of overall participation for 2023, ...

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Learning on the Job

Event rights holders and organizers have a unique opportunity to expand their market reach through educational programs and partnerships. One example ...

Clemson, SC | Photo courtesy of Clemson University-T. Ed Garrison Arena

Free Rein

The equine industry continues to thrive through increased horse ownership and an expanding equestrian sports market. Calling it “one of the biggest in...

Arlington, TX | Photo by Volleyball World & Michael Gomez

Reaching New Heights

Participation on volleyball teams jumped nearly 30 percent in three years, and the only sport with greater growth between 2021 and 2023 was fast-pitch...