Inside Events: USA Volleyball - Sitting Volleyball
Volleyball is something many Americans are familiar with, but this Paralympic version (the USA women's team brought home the gold medal in Rio) takes ...
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Will Rousey Ads Be a Game-Changer and Lead to More Women in MMA?
Orange is the new black. 50 is the new 40. And if Ronda Rousey has her way, strong will be the new beautiful. And that spurs more women to become invo...
Please Come Back…We’re Still Here! Smoky Mountain Destinations Join to Promote Tourism and Sustain Businesses & Jobs
Sports destinations in the eastern part of Tennessee are staggering to their feet and rebuilding following the fires that tore through in late Novembe...
Sports Event Planners are Ready for Ski Season but is Mother Nature?
The calendars are set. The athletes are ready. But it seems, whether because of climate change or just plain contrary weather, Mother Nature is not in...
Inside Events: The Santa Hustle
The Santa Hustle is a 5K and half marathon offered around the U.S. The event, in its sixth year, has a seasonal theme, with festive music decorations,...
NFL Stadiums Implement Wi-Fi Advances to Boost Fan Experiences
As the NFL continues its struggle with TV ratings (some viewers still have not returned now that the presidential election is over) teams are turning...
Gimme an IOC! Cheerleading Gains Provisional Olympic Recognition
It’s certainly not on the medal stand, but cheerleading just took one giant step closer to the Olympics, having been provisionally recognized by the I...
Sharing Economy, Including Uber, Lyft and Airbnb, Continue Making Inroads into Sports Tourism
First, Airbnb moved into the sports travel space with Airbnb for Business. Vacation Rentals By Owner (VRBO) was next, marketing to event owners in re...
New Year’s Resolutions Result in Big Returns for Planners of Sports Events
A popular meme shows before and after shots of a gym around New Year’s, with one side deserted and the other a mob scene. It would be funny if it were...
Concerns Over Qatar’s 2022 Winter World Cup Could be Cooling Down
Heat has long been one of the biggest objections about using Qatar as the site of the 2022 World Cup. But the recent announcement of an outdoor field-...