Guns in Stadiums? Industry Sectors Weigh in on Incendiary Topic
Last year, the talk was all about whether individuals could carry guns in parks. Problem was, many kids’ sports events were held also there. This year...
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By the Numbers: The USTA’s “New Home of American Tennis” in Orlando
With a big first serve, the USTA has opened its new facility in Orlando, Florida, dubbed the ‘home of American tennis, slated to host events at all le...
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-...
Fake News: Can it Affect the Sports Business Industry?
A Facebook meme making the rounds shows Abraham Lincoln, with the caption, “Don’t believe everything you read on the Internet.” - Abe Lincoln. And it ...
Adoption of New Field Safety Standard Comes as a Welcome Relief to Parents of Youth Athletes, Sports Event Owners
For sports event owners and even venue managers who routinely field questions from parents about the safety of the synthetic turf youth athletes play ...