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No Baseball, No Softball, No Squash: Who Didn’t Get into Paris 2024 and Why?

No Baseball, No Softball, No Squash: Who Didn’t Get into Paris 2024 and Why?

With the announcement of the four showcase sports for Paris 2024 (climbing, surfing, skateboarding and breakdancing), some sports, like baseball, soft...

Hosting Shake-Up: L.A. Out as Base for 2019 World Urban Games

Hosting Shake-Up: L.A. Out as Base for 2019 World Urban Games

The last time this happened to a multi-sport event, it was called ‘the worst snub in Olympic history.’ Depending on who you ask, though, this might be...

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Inside Events: The National High School Golf Association (NHSGA)

High school golf, despite the fact that it serves as a bridge to the collegiate game (and then to the adult game) has been largely underserved. The Na...

What’s Going on With the Alliance of American Football?

What’s Going on With the Alliance of American Football?

The Alliance of American Football’s regular season kicked off in early February and is expected to continue until mid-April. So far, so good. The ques...

New Water Polo Championship Shows Sport is Winning the Growth Game

New Water Polo Championship Shows Sport is Winning the Growth Game

Water polo keeps winning the growth game. Following its successful introduction of a kid-friendly version of the sport, it has shown epic gains at the...

The Next Wave of Data Protection Regulations is Here. Are You Ready?

The Next Wave of Data Protection Regulations is Here. Are You Ready?

If you thought the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, would stay on its side of the Atlantic without having an impact on your recordkeeping ...

Wisconsin Mulls Stadium Handrails After Fan Outcry

Wisconsin Mulls Stadium Handrails After Fan Outcry

Sometimes, the complaints get just too loud to ignore. After years of concern from University of Wisconsin football fans, it appears UW athletic depar...

Expect the Unexpected

Expect the Unexpected

What do you stand to gain from hosting events at unexpected times? A lot. From gaining more attention on the crowded sports calendar to making a reput...

Splash Landings

Splash Landings

Maybe it’s the blue water. Maybe it’s the sounds of the crowd. Maybe it’s the scent of chlorine. Whatever its secret ingredient is, swimming continues...

Connecting with Great Partners for Long-Term Success

Connecting with Great Partners for Long-Term Success

A destination can have great venues, excellent amenities and wonderful weather but ultimately, it’s the people you’re working with at the CVB or sport...