Youth Sports Tourism Boom Generating Mass Media Coverage – Complete with Added Scrutiny
The awareness of sports tourism continues to grow. From national news to HBO to Time Magazine, media outlets are latching onto the startling numbers i...
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Inside Events: IRONMAN
An event that was conceived among a group of friends to find out just who was the toughest athlete, the IRONMAN triathlon quickly developed a reputati...
Winter 2026 Games: Innsbruck Comes in with an Across-The-Border Bid
At last check, Calgary was coming on strong with its campaign to host the 2026 Winter Olympics. But it’s too early to claim victory, particularly sinc...
O.J. Simpson Pop-Up Museum Raises Eyebrows in Los Angeles’ Chinatown
How weird have sports-related tourist attractions gotten? How about a pop-up museum dedicated to a disgraced football icon? The O.J. Simpson Pop-Up Mu...
Event Owners Beware: Counterfeit Merchandise, Tournament T-Shirt Scams Growing Exponentially
Scams aren’t new, but a new variation is affecting sports events. A company began contacting Evanston, Illinois, businesses, offering to sell them ads...
Plague Bacteria Discovered in Arizona Counties. What Health Officials are Saying and How to be Prepared.
While a hurricane was washing over portions of Texas, a very different problem was spreading in the desert climate of Arizona. And when folks started ...
LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards
It's time for Sports Destination Management to recognize sports tourism leaders. Help salute events that make sports tourism grow. Our deadline is Fri...
Inside Events: The Supergirl Gamer Pro eSports Tournament
eSports is becoming an influential player in the sports event industry. But while there’s a nearly 50/50 split among male and female players, female t...
IOC to Examine eSports as a Medal Event in 2024
With the 2024 Olympics almost certainly taking place against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, France wants to create the most innovative Games ever. ...
Parkour Rejects Gymnastics Classification and Battles for Autonomy
Recently, parkour (the urban discipline closest to obstacle racing) was added as a gymnastics discipline, and parkour wasn’t happy about it. Neverthel...