Negotiating With Hotels
Negotiating a hotel contract can be nerve-wracking for those who don’t do it regularly. This article can give you a starting point, and can help you l...
Articles
U.S. Figure Skating: An Interview with Bob Dunlop, Senior Director of Events
One of the perennial favorite spectator sports of the Winter Olympics sees action throughout the year, in a variety of destinations. It also adapts to...
Playing All the Angles on the Volleyball Court
In the wake of the Olympics in Rio, volleyball’s popularity is spiking. It’s a versatile sport, able to play out on the beach, indoors or even on the ...
Mobile Apps in Sports Event Planning
It seems like every pro team and huge sports event has its own mobile app these days. The question becomes whether you should offer one as well. An ap...
Event Merchandising: Trends, Innovations and Predictions
Everyone wants to have a great souvenir for their sports event. After all, something the participant continues to wear, like a T-shirt, means advertis...
Best Practices for Recurring Events
In hosting events that return to a destination year after year, it’s tempting to rely on the practices that previously brought success. But how do you...
Saddle Up
The summer Games in Rio showcased equestrian sports, with the FEI’s “two hearts” social media campaign celebrating the relationship between horse and ...
Passport, Flight I.D. Changes are Coming and Sports Planners Need to Be Ready
As sports travel increases, more tournaments are being scheduled internationally. But changes are ahead for U.S. passport processes. Some could slow d...
Stripped-Down Version of World Beach Games Listed for San Diego
The last time we checked in on the World Beach Games, scheduled for this coming summer in San Diego… well, it’s fair to say they weren’t scheduled for...
Ho Ho Ho: The Numbers Show Holiday Events are Bringing in the Dough
The Thanksgiving turkey hasn’t even defrosted yet but that hasn’t stopped the radio stations from playing Christmas carols and every mall from working...