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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...
Basketball Courts are Being Removed from Gyms. Where are the “Basketmalls?”
ARTICLE Mar 19, 2026

Gyms Are Removing Basketball Courts. Where are the “Basketmalls?”

The ongoing conversion of big-box stores to what have become known as “picklemalls,” or franchise pickleball clubs, has escaped nobody’s attention. At the same time, though, basketball courts are disa...
Standoffs and Let-Downs as World Cup Moves Closer
ARTICLE Mar 05, 2026

Standoffs and Let-Downs as FIFA World Cup Moves Closer

Shakespeare wrote, "The course of true love never did run smooth” and the same can be said of prep for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. One area has cut back on fan festivals amid claims of lackluster match a...
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...
Erie Sports Commission’s Facility Matching Funds Program
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

Case Study on Local Grants: Creating and Offering Them

Erie Sports Commission’s Facility Matching Funds Program works to help enhance local sports facilities, support the development of sports infrastructure and increase sports tourism. Since the program’...
The good news continues for golf.
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

Driving Forces: Destinations Put Golf Events on the Right Course

The good news continues for golf. The National Golf Foundation reports that 48.1 million Americans aged 6 and up participated in golf in 2025, with the fastest-growing groups being youths, females and...
Sports Destinations that Double as Aquatics Ecosystems
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

Come On In. The Water’s Fine

When Los Angeles hosts the Summer Games, swimming and diving, just like figure skating and ice dancing at the Winter Games, will dominate media coverage. That always results in a bounce in participati...
WWII Grenade Surprises Olympic Officials But USA Has Its Share of Scares
ARTICLE Feb 19, 2026

A WWII-Era Granade Near an Olympic Sports Venue? The USA Can Relate

The Winter Olympics had some unexpected drama, unrelated to politics or judging. A grenade dating back to WWII was found in the woods near the ski-jumping hill. It was safely defused and the Games wen...

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

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Article Apr 16, 2026

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
World Cup Set to Redefine North American Travel Patterns
Article Apr 02, 2026
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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Basketball Courts are Being Removed from Gyms. Where are the “Basketmalls?”
Gyms Are Removing Basketball Courts. Where are the “Basketmalls?”
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