Travel Economics: Lessons Learned at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa
In June and July of 2010, the world watched with great anticipation (and a heavy dose of skepticism) as South Africa hosted the World Cup. Not just an...
Articles
Wrestling with Location Decisions?
Wrestling is one of those sports that is easy to define, but harder to actually picture, since so much variety exists within the sport itself. Our ima...
Soccer Going Full Speed Ahead in the U.S.
This year, soccer made a huge goal. The sport that captured the imaginations and passions of America's youth three decades ago, becoming the country's...
Bringing in the People: A Go-To Guide for Generating Community Enthusiasm
It was once said that "if you build it, they will come." That saying is not always true when it comes to sports planning, but by capturing the enthusi...
Measuring the Impact for Stakeholders
The goal is clear: creating a successful, long-running sports event that grows each year. And the key to that success: satisfying your stakeholders. P...
An Interview with Micah Rice, Managing Director of National Events, USA Cycling
Micah Rice is managing director of national event for USA Cycling, overseeing USA Cycling's national championship events as well as the development an...
Snow & Ice: The Way to Do Winter
Winter is the season of the shortest days and the coldest temperatures. Its dark, frosty toe-freezing months might be dreary if it weren't for one thi...
The Midwest: Ideal in all Four Seasons
When making your way to the Midwestern United States, you should expect a lot more than just snow and ice.
Softball Standouts
These days, there's nothing soft about softball. Today the sport features pitches as fast as 70 mph and some of the world's most competitive athletes....
Evaluating Economic Impact
As the American economy recovers from one of the worst crises of the past 50 years, the economic value of sports events is becoming a focus for many c...