Articles | Sports Destination Management

Articles

The New Frontiers Are Here

The New Frontiers Are Here

Star Trek fans will recognize space as “ the final frontier.” But in the sports industry, the new frontiers are more earthbound and often much closer ...

The Thrill of It All: Skateboarding and BMX

The Thrill of It All: Skateboarding and BMX

Once only known as counter-culture pastimes, skateboard and BMX have moved into the mainstream. Count on that growth to continue in years to come, wit...

The Bid Process: The First Building Block in a Successful Sports Event

The Bid Process: The First Building Block in a Successful Sports Event

The primary building block in any sports event is its request for bid, or request for proposal, package, which marks the first time the event owner an...

Northeastern Exposure: Big Events and Bigger Facilities are Driving Resurgence in Sports...

Northeastern Exposure: Big Events and Bigger Facilities are Driving Resurgence in Sports from Delaware North to the Cape

The great Northeastern region of the U.S. offers planners multiple opportunities for sports. Whether these play out in a pool, on a river, on a field,...

From Start to Finish, Creating Accessible Sports Events

From Start to Finish, Creating Accessible Sports Events

Planning an inclusive event is a conscious choice, and starts well before the event takes place, with decision-making about promotional materials, inf...

Obstacle Racing: The State of the Industry

Obstacle Racing: The State of the Industry

The five-year anniversary of obstacle racing in the U.S. has come and gone, and the sport remains strong and growing. Here’s a snapshot view of how th...

Think Beyond the Like Button: Social Media Strategies for Promoting Sports Events

Think Beyond the Like Button: Social Media Strategies for Promoting Sports Events

Lots of planners know about social media, but few think beyond posting or past hitting the “Like” button. This article contains solid information and ...

Recording and Streaming: How to Bring Your Events Up to Speed

Recording and Streaming: How to Bring Your Events Up to Speed

Want to grow your audience and maybe even create a new revenue area? Think about recording and live-streaming your events. With the new tools availabl...

Do NFL Franchises Bring Huge Economic Benefits to a City? Not Always

Do NFL Franchises Bring Huge Economic Benefits to a City? Not Always

The economic benefits of the presence of an NFLl team in a city often seem positive. Home-team fans are passionate and willing to spend big to see the...

Bahamas Seeks to Become Sports Destination by Luring U.S.-Based Events

Bahamas Seeks to Become Sports Destination by Luring U.S.-Based Events

The Bahamas, long a destination starting at spring break and extending through fall, has ramped up its marketing to attract U.S.-based sports events d...