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While pickleball has secured its spot as the fastest-growing sport in the United States, esports is catching up. In the past decade, competitive gamin...
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FTC's Ruling Against Hotel 'Junk Fees' Welcomed by Travelers But it May Not Last
Travelers have long complained about junk fees, or charges piled on by hotels. The FTC has announced it will be cracking down on such charges, meaning...
Nothing But Net: 2026 & 2027 Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) is Up for Bid
The NCAA 2026 and 2027 Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) is up for bid. Want to showcase the next generation of women’s basketball, incl...
Should Spirit’s Bankruptcy Worry Tournament Travelers? Maybe Not
The news that Spirit Airlines has declared bankruptcy came as no surprise to the travel industry. The budget airline, which previously charged for ext...
BassmastHER
In 2024, B.A.S.S., debuted the BassmastHER program, a new initiative with the goal of creating a space for female anglers at all levels to learn and e...
Insights into the Travel Needs of Athletes (and Spectators) with Disabilities
In sports travel (and travel as a whole), accessibility is a key consideration for people with disabilities. From step-free entrances to accessible re...
Congress Introduces the Youth Sports Facilities Act
The Youth Sports Facilities Act (YSFA), if passed, would unlock a new funding source for youth sports facilities and recreational spaces using Economi...
Report: Open Source Intelligence in Next-Gen Sports Venue Protection
The message is clear: Americans are spending on sports travel. In 2023, Americans took 204.9 million trips related to sporting events, contributing $5...
On Thin Ice: Warmer Winter Prompts Cities to Close Outdoor Ice Rinks
At least one major U.S. city is grappling with the consequences of climate change on sports facilities. In late October, the Minneapolis Park and Recr...
Pickleball Report: So Many Players, Not Enough Courts to Host Them All
Not enough courts to host all the players who want to participate. While it’s admittedly a better problem to have than its opposite (too many venues s...