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The Oregon Soccer Club generated more than $1.5 million in annual spending within the local Oregon economy, according to a report by the Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC) at the University of...

American Kennel Club (AKC) dog shows provide significant positive economic benefits to the host community. Among the data compiled here: Exhibitors at AKC dog shows spend an average of $512 per show...

This study investigated the economic impacts of tournament angling, specifically bass, salmon and walleye fishing tournaments on host communities in the state of Wisconsin. Fifteen salmon, bass, and...

In a small rural area, finding ways to create an economic impact can be difficult. Because the viability of manufacturing can fluctuate, the ideal solution is to diversify the economic development...

The costs of hosting the Olympics have skyrocketed, while the economic benefits are far from clear. This has led to fewer states interested in playing host and a search for options to lighten the...

A study shows seven in 10 Americans have had their travel plans go wrong within the past year, and four in 10 said their travel woes, including unexpected events and accidents, completely derailed...

Since the COVID pandemic hit in 2020, the state of play has constantly shifted. Without real-time data on participation and other topics, it’s been a challenge to definitively say how the historic...

Marathons are sport tourism events taking place in many cities around the globe. Economic impacts studies have shown that there exist positive economic effects for the host city but the economics...

Thanks to the efforts of park and recreation professionals through the United States, local park and recreation agencies generated more than $201 billion in economic activity and supported more than...

Travel, tourism, and hospitality (TTH) are intrinsically connected to technology. Tourists book their flights and accommodation through technology, reach their destination with the help of technology,...