2020 Global Esports Market Report
The 2020 Global Esports Market Report features information on key trends,market sizing and forecasts, special focus topics and rankings, all related to the rapidly growing gaming market.
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The Return: What Sports Can Learn from Tourism
Theme parks have opened prior to live sports. Fortunately for the sports industry, there are several lessons that can be learned from these attractions as they prepare to welcome fans back in a safe...
The Event Safety Alliance's Guide to Safe Reopening Of Events
This document provides good guidelines and practical information for safe reopening of live events, including sports, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation in the U.S.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis has released this report, showing that the outdoor recreation economy accounted for 2.1 percent ($459.8 billion) of current-dollar gross domestic product (GDP) for the...
Investing in Our Future: Quantifying the Impact of Completing the East Coast Greenway in the Delaware River Watershed
The economic impact of completing the East Coast Greenway Trail in the Delaware River Watershed is substantial. The report's key finding: Completing the East Coast Greenway in the Greater Philadelphia...
Outdoor Participation Report by the Outdoor Foundation
Participation in outdoor recreation has declined dramatically, despite strong attention being paid to events like bass tournaments. In addition, fewer people are traveling to participate in outdoor...
Economic Contribution of the 2018 Recreational Red Snapper Season in the South Atlantic
This study estimates the economic contributions that can be reasonably attributed to the six-day red snapper season in August 2018 based on activities within the states of North Carolina, South...
COVID-19: Response and Reopen
SFA/SFM presents this information to help venue owners, operators and staff work together to develop a comprehensive plan for not only reopening after COVID-19 but for developing protocols to help...
Pedal-Assist Mountain Bikes: A Pilot Study Comparison of the Exercise Response, Perceptions, and Beliefs of Experienced Mountain Bikers
As the cycling event industry changes, e-bikes (also known as pedal-assist), event owners will want to examine the efficacy of adding a category for these riders. This study examiners riders'...
The Impact of Sports on the Travel Industry
The U.S. Travel Association notes that more than 150 million individuals attended professional sporting events in 2018 across the five major sports leagues. What impact does attending and...