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As World Cup Nears, Scammers Kick Off Efforts to Target Unwitting Travelers
ARTICLE Apr 16, 2026

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
ARTICLE Apr 02, 2026

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.
ARTICLE Apr 02, 2026

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
ARTICLE Mar 05, 2026

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 ...
In June, the world comes to the USA’s doorstep to watch the biggest event FIFA has put on to date: The World Cup.
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

The Game Plan for When the World Comes to the USA’s Doorstep

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...
Spend some time here getting to know everyone so that when your season really gets hopping, you’ll know exactly who to call.
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

Industry Experts Who Can Make All the Difference

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....
Utah 2034 Leaders: Olympics Won’t be ‘Cut and Paste’ from 2002
ARTICLE Jan 22, 2026

Utah 2034 Leaders: Olympics Won’t be ‘Cut and Paste’ from 2002

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 ...
With Younger Athletes and More Females, Triathlon Enters a New Era
ARTICLE Jan 15, 2026

With Younger Athletes and More Females, Triathlon Enters a New Era

IRONMAN might be one of the largest and most recognizable brands in the event market but that doesn’t mean it’s static. The organization closed out the year with a report showing the number of athlete...
t least two World Cup host cities — Houston and Kansas City, Mo. — have seen spikes not only in traveler interest but also in bookings.
ARTICLE Jan 08, 2026

Some World Cup Cities Already Seeing Spikes in Tourist Interest

Some of this summer’s FIFA World Cup destinations are reporting a bump in interest from those who like to travel for sports. Kansas City, Missouri and Houston, in particular, have seen spikes not only...
Another Path to Success
ARTICLE Jan 01, 2026

Another Path to Success

Across the country, cities have added to their inventories of venues, improved upon existing facilities and partnered with colleges and universities to gain new leverage in an increasingly competitive...

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As World Cup Nears, Scammers Kick Off Efforts to Target Unwitting Travelers

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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 ...

How the 2026 World Cup Will Redefine North American Travel Patterns
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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.
How Will the Sale of Several Six Flags Parks Impact Sports Destinations?
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No More Backpedaling as Events and Venues Increasingly Welcome E-Bikes
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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.
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