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Destinations are Luring a  Wide Variety of Fishing Events.

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...

If Spirit Airlines is Grounded, What Should Travelers Know?

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, ...

Each semester, the Communications and Marketing team selects three to four interns from Auburn University.

Crafting Internships: A Case Study

Want to start an internship program but don’t have a blueprint? Here is a case study from a sports destination eager to share its experiences. At Aubu...

It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track & field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. For girls, it’s No. 1; for boys it’s No. 2. And sports tourism officials around the country have taken note.

At Full Speed

It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track and field consistently ranks among the most popular hi...

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More Than a Logo on a Banner: Building a Sponsorship Program That Works

Here's something to consider: Every time a facility hosts a tournament or a destination welcomes a sporting event, local businesses are watching. They...

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country right now and has been for at least the last four years.

Pickleball: The State of the Fastest-Growing Sport in the Country

Pickleball is not just a force in the marketplace; it is an absolute juggernaut, with more players, more events and an industry that just keeps growin...

Lawmakers Calling Out Youth Sports Pricing Are Looking at the Wrong Metric

Lawmakers Calling Out Youth Sports Pricing Are Looking at the Wrong Metrics

The increasing cost of youth sports is now getting scrutiny at the legislative level as two elected representatives have begun calling out what they s...

Could Approval of Chess Signal New Gambit for the World Games?

Could Approval of Chess Signal New Gambit for the World Games?

In a piece of news that brought the mind sports industry to its feet, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has been accepted as a member of the I...

Rising Costs Could Keep Pools Closed, Shuttering Summer Swim Leagues

Rising Costs Could Keep Pools Closed, Shuttering Summer Swim Leagues

With Memorial Day up next on the calendar, many communities are busy signing up children for swim leagues and lessons in local pools. A funding shortf...

Where Can Fans Tailgate for the World Cup? Find Out Here: Sponsor Names Scrubbed from Venues, Transit Prices Soar as Tournament Nears

Where Can Fans Tailgate for the World Cup? Find Out Here

The World Cup is set to bring star power and drama, much of which has played out before the first athlete sets foot on American soil. In Boston (yes, ...