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Field of Dreams a Reality in Rantoul

Thanks to Multi-Faceted Plan, Field of Dreams a Reality in Rantoul

Thoughtful planning, quality workmanship, good fiscal management and smart marketing drive success in sports tourism. In this case study, the Rantoul ...

A statue of Negro Leagues player Josh Gibson stands outside Nationals Park

$25M Negro Leagues Museum Plan Mirrors Players' Perseverance and Triumph

Back in the day, star players in the Negro Leagues played in as many as three games per day – and earned $400 each month, tops. Many did not have park...

Why Destinations (and Event Owners) Still Need National Water Safety Month

Why Destinations (and Event Owners) Still Need National Water Safety Month

Just in case you think everyone knows how to swim (or get PFDs) and that National Water Safety Month is redundant, think again. While 83% of parents a...

Inside Events: Pro Padel League

Pro Padel League

Pro Padel League, North America’s first professional padel league, kicked off its inaugural season in 2023 on Florida’s Sports Coast at the Sarah Vand...

MLQ RFP

Get Your BID On: Major League Quadball

If you have the fields, Major League Quadball (the sport formerly known as quidditch) has an opportunity for you. MLQ is bidding out its MLQ Champions...

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For Great Venues, Go to the Head of the Class

College towns will always have a special place in America’s heart. There’s hope and optimism, promise and learning, pep rallies, big rivalries and an ...

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Accessibility, Affordability and Adaptability in a “Typically American” Region

Historian Frederick Jackson Turner’s 1893 assessment of the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. as “typically American” continues to ring true, even follo...

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Senior Athletes: A Trending Market

Fact: People are living longer. Also fact: The number of seniors (aged 50 and up) engaging in health and fitness activities is rising. And data from t...

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Life in the Fast Lane

Track & field as a sport has been around since the time of ancient Greece and its popularity has never waned. It consistently ranks among the top 10 m...

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Want to Win Business? Set Aside Competition

In the world of sports, competition is expected. It’s the same in the business of sports tourism. Destination Marketing Organizations regularly compet...