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Adult New Year’s Resolutions Could Bring More Involvement in Sports

Adult New Year’s Resolutions Could Bring More Involvement in Sports

While New Year’s resolutions often involve losing weight or exercising more, here’s an interesting twist that could help the sports event industry: A ...

t least two World Cup host cities — Houston and Kansas City, Mo. — have seen spikes not only in traveler interest but also in bookings.

Some World Cup Cities Already Seeing Spikes in Tourist Interest

Some of this summer’s FIFA World Cup destinations are reporting a bump in interest from those who like to travel for sports. Kansas City, Missouri and...

Esports and Hyrox Competition Cruises are Part of a New Wave

Esports and Hyrox Competition Cruises are Part of a New Wave

We already know that drinking at sports events is decreasing but cruise lines (where open bars and all-you-can-eat buffets have long beckoned guests) ...

California Destination Institutes Pickleball Ban. What’s Next?

California Destination Institutes Pickleball Ban. What’s Next?

With popularity comes scrutiny. Take pickleball. It might be the fastest-growing sport in the USA but not everyone is a fan. Carmel-by-the-Sea on the ...

Another Path to Success

Another Path to Success

Across the country, cities have added to their inventories of venues, improved upon existing facilities and partnered with colleges and universities t...

Taking the Market by Storm

Taking the Market by Storm

The Northeast region offers plenty of competitive advantages for all sports event planners, with a wealth of venues and plenty of connectivity, as wel...

Winter Sports Providing Lucrative Glide Paths

Slide Rules

With the Winter Olympics in the rear-view, it’s time for sports like ice skating, curling, skiing, snowboarding, hockey and more to reap the rewards. ...

Social Media Strategy for Small Sports Organizations and Events

Social Media Strategy for Small Sports Organizations and Events

How much do you know about archery? Maybe you’re aware that it took a huge spike after the release of the Hunger Games movies. Maybe you also know tha...

Destinations are Increasingly Accommodating the Adaptive Sports and Recreation Markets

Ready, Willing and Able to Accommodate

Nationwide, destinations, rights holders and event owners are tapping into local resources like hospitals, universities and nonprofit organizations to...

Swag to Riches

Swag to Riches: The Benefit of Having the Right Promotional Items

It’s a rare sports event where an athlete doesn’t walk away with something, whether that is a T-shirt, a water bottle or a pair of socks Even a hat or...