Destination Spotlights

The Famously Hot Sports Scene of Columbia, South Carolina

The Famously Hot Sports Scene of Columbia, South Carolina

South Carolina’s capital city welcomes sports of every kind to enjoy the Columbia championship experience. Tennis, running, baseball, soccer and rowing events all can find a home here. In addition, co...

‘Do It All’ in Deschutes, Oregon

‘Do It All’ in Deschutes, Oregon

Deschutes Fair and Expo Center, with its amenities and capabilities, has planners thinking outside the show ring and past the rodeo image. This multi-purpose arena located in Redmond, Oregon, can host...

Daytona Beach, Florida:  Compete the Daytona Beach Way

Daytona Beach, Florida: Compete the Daytona Beach Way

Daytona Beach, Florida, with its 23 miles of beaches and the Daytona International Speedway, has long been the preferred destination for those with a need for speed and fun. Combining the ideal family...

For Sports, Get into Gaffney, South Carolina

For Sports, Get into Gaffney, South Carolina

Organizers of tournaments and events love to get into Gaffney, South Carolina. Located on I-85 halfway between Charlotte, North Carolina, and Greenville, South Carolina, Gaffney is highly recognized b...

Jackson, Tennessee:  For Sports, Jackson Hits All the Right Notes

Jackson, Tennessee: For Sports, Jackson Hits All the Right Notes

When you think of the road between Nashville and Memphis, chances are your thoughts turn to music. That well-travelled corridor has seen some of the most famous musicians in the world—Elvis Presley, J...

Adding Up the Score in Greenville, South Carolina

Adding Up the Score in Greenville, South Carolina

It’s fairly easy for a location to build a great sports venue—a phenomenal softball complex, a well-maintained soccer facility or a state-of-the-art aquatics center. It’s harder to combine terrific fa...

Myrtle Beach: 60 Miles of Sports, Sun and Fun

Myrtle Beach: 60 Miles of Sports, Sun and Fun

When choosing a sports event destination, perhaps the most crucial step is finding the perfect venue. But the ideal venue is just the beginning. The other key ingredient to a successful event can be d...

Lawton Fort Sill, Oklahoma - Discover Your Sport in Southwest Oklahoma

Lawton Fort Sill, Oklahoma - Discover Your Sport in Southwest Oklahoma

Tournament organizers look for a number of characteristics when seeking a place to hold their events. Among other things, they want convenience: a location that offers everything players, fans and fam...

Annapolis/Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Annapolis/Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Sports tourism in Annapolis, Maryland, dates back to the pre-Revolutionary War era — even though nobody called it “sports tourism” back then. From 1769 to 1775, the Maryland Jockey Club hosted the Ann...

Conway, Arkansas - Sports Continue to Grow in the “City of Colleges”

Conway, Arkansas - Sports Continue to Grow in the “City of Colleges”

Travel about 30 miles north of Little Rock, Ark., on I-40 and you’ll come to the city of Conway, one of the fastest growing areas in the state, and one of the most attractive sports destinations aroun...