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NFL athletes were outright humbled in their recent match against Team USA’s Flag Football squad but the more important takeaway was this: The event provided an enormous showcase for the skills it takes to play flag and will help bump up the profile of the already burgeoning youth sport.
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USA Flag Matchup Was Bad News for the NFL but Great News for Events

NFL athletes were outright humbled in their recent match against Team USA’s Flag Football squad but the more important takeaway was this: The event provided an enormous showcase for the skills it take...
Earlier, Warmer Spring Wreaks Havoc on Western Winter Sports Events
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Earlier, Wetter Spring Wreaks Havoc on Western Winter Sports Events

Late winter at Western ski resorts is generally filled with events designed to make the most of the last few weeks of snow. Some are competitive and others are recreational but they all aim to boost e...
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...
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, with16 host cities a...
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 ...
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...
Spend some time here getting to know everyone so that when your season really gets hopping, you’ll know exactly who to call.
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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....
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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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...
Sports Destinations that Double as Aquatics Ecosystems
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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...
The good news continues for golf.
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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...

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NFL athletes were outright humbled in their recent match against Team USA’s Flag Football squad but the more important takeaway was this: The event provided an enormous showcase for the skills it takes to play flag and will help bump up the profile of the already burgeoning youth sport.

USA Flag Matchup Was Bad News for the NFL but Great News for Events

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NFL athletes were outright humbled in their recent match against Team USA’s Flag Football squad but the more important takeaway was this: The event pr...

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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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How the 2026 World Cup Will Redefine North American Travel Patterns
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