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Walk-Off Wins for Traveling Teams

Participation in team sports in the U.S. has continued to increase, according to the most recent data from the SFIA. Baseball has been a top driver of this growth, with more than 18.2 million American...
It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track & field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. For girls, it’s No. 1; for boys it’s No. 2. And sports tourism officials around the country have taken note.
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It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track and field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. And sports tourism officials aro...
Where Can Fans Tailgate for the World Cup? Find Out Here: Sponsor Names Scrubbed from Venues, Transit Prices Soar as Tournament Nears
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Where Can Fans Tailgate for the World Cup? Find Out Here

The World Cup is set to bring star power and drama, much of which has played out before the first athlete sets foot on American soil. In Boston (yes, the same city that threatened to cancel all seven ...
As World Cup Nears, Scammers Kick Off Efforts to Target Unwitting Travelers
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As World Cup Nears, Scammers Kick Off Efforts to Target Unwitting Travelers

With only months remaining until the World Cup takes the field, interest is at an all-time high. Unfortunately, scammers are just as active, and more than 10 percent of all U.S. internet users having ...
How the 2026 World Cup Will Redefine North American Travel Patterns
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World Cup Set to Redefine North American Travel Patterns

The countdown to June 11 has begun, with the World Cup poised to trigger one of the largest coordinated movements of people for a sporting event in history. Here is a look at how, with 16 host cities ...
When it comes to bringing youth sports tournaments to town, sports commissions and CVBs have long enjoyed the additional marketability provided by nearby theme parks. Now, amusement park company Six Flags has announced it will be selling off six of its underperforming parks. The bad news: Some are located in or near top sports destinations.
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How Will the Sale of Several Six Flags Parks Impact Sports Destinations?

When it comes to bringing youth sports tournaments to town, sports commissions and CVBs have long enjoyed the additional marketability provided by nearby theme parks. Now, amusement park company Six F...
No More Backpedaling as Events and Venues Increasingly Welcome E-Bikes
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No More Backpedaling as Events and Venues Increasingly Welcome E-Bikes

While it doesn’t reach the level of divisiveness that some issues do (ahem, politics!), the subject of the presence of e-bikes in competitions and on venues like trails certainly does cause people to ...
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One of the biggest challenges in our industry is keeping contact lists updated. As new venues open and as promotions occur, it’s important to know exactly who we need to call in any given destination....
In June, the world comes to the USA’s doorstep to watch the biggest event FIFA has put on to date: The World Cup.
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In June, the world comes to the USA’s doorstep to watch the biggest event FIFA has put on to date: The World Cup. And it is big, with 48 teams playing 104 matches in 16 host cities across three countr...
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With mere days remaining in the countdown to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, it’s worth taking a quick look ahead to when the United States hosts the 2034 Games. While ...

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Baseball has been a top driver, with more than 18.2 million Americans ages six and up participating in the sport in 2025, a 5.5 percent increase from the previous year and an increase of 17.7 percent over the last three years.

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Participation in team sports in the U.S. has continued to increase, according to the most recent data from the SFIA. Baseball has been a top driver of...

It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track & field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. For girls, it’s No. 1; for boys it’s No. 2. And sports tourism officials around the country have taken note.
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As World Cup Nears, Scammers Kick Off Efforts to Target Unwitting Travelers
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