How Youth Events Have Led Right to “Spikes Under the Lights”
A college women’s tournaments with more than $1 million at stake. Sounds like March Madness, right? Nope, it’s Spikes Under the Lights, a college vol...
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Hotel Minibars Becoming Extinct on the Tournament Travel Scene
It was back in 2021 that hoteliers noted that the minibar (long a staple in hotel rooms) had declined in popularity but post-pandemic, had bounced bac...
What Does NCAA’s New 76-Team March Madness Field Mean to Host Cities?
The Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Championships will increase from 68 teams to 76 starting in 2027. NCAA is trumpeting the increased opportu...
Forget the Bounce. The USA Has Unprecedented Pregame Soccer Growth
Usually, high-profile sports events see growth that comes in their wake, almost like an aftershock. (A prime example is the interest in gymnastics fol...
Sounds Like GAME OVER for Olympic Esports
The question of when, how (or even if) the IOC will sanction esports events may have been answered. Earlier this month, IOC President Kirsty Coventry ...
Walk-Off Wins for Traveling Teams
Participation in team sports in the U.S. has continued to increase, according to the most recent data from the SFIA. Baseball has been a top driver of...
Destinations That Go to the Head of the Class
If you’re looking for the all-American sports experience, it’s hard to turn away from all that a college town can offer, like excellent venues, plenti...
Versatile Venues with a Side of History
The Mid-Atlantic region boasts a wide range of venues, all supported by strong infrastructure and hospitality. Beyond fields, courts, pools, tracks an...
Casting Calls
With a record 19 percent of the population having participated in fishing in 2024, it’s no surprise that the fishing competition landscape continues t...
With Spirit Airlines Down for Good, What Should Travelers Know?
Spirit Airlines has gone down (literally) for the third time and it’s not going to resurface, following well-publicized financial struggles. However, ...