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Tucson Emerges as Major Destination for Sports and Fun in the Sun

Destination Spotlights Sep 04, 2019

Tucson, a city of about 530,000 residents in Southern Arizona and located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, was expected to host 50 sporting events during the 2018-19 fiscal year. And it's not surpr...

Go West: With a Variety of Venues, the Southwest and Pacific Region is Primed to Host

Article Sep 04, 2019 | By: Tracey Schelmetic

With stunning scenery and plenty of connectivity, the Southwest and Pacific area region is home to s...

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Have Robust Calendar of Sports for Fall Season

News Sep 04, 2019

Fall is heating up with a variety of events for teams, families and individuals to make memories and...

Inside Events: Drum Corps International

Article Sep 04, 2019 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Known as Marching Music’s Major League, Drum Corps International has been hosting a competitive summ...

Thought Pokémon Go Was Dead? Get Ready for the Second Coming

Article Sep 04, 2019 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

If you thought Pokemon Go was dead, get ready for the Second Coming of Pikachu. The augmented realit...

‘City for Champions’ Project Taking Olympic City USA to New Levels

Destination Spotlights Sep 04, 2019

No other destination in the U.S. is as deserving of the nickname “Olympic City USA” as Colorado Springs, Colorado. Want proof? It is home of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and no few...

Will Esports Events Suffer After Being Linked to Mass Shootings?

Article Sep 04, 2019 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

There was plenty of fallout after two nearly back-to-back mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton – and...

High School Sports Are Down. Are Travel Sports to Blame?

Article Sep 04, 2019 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

The news that participation is down in high school sports isn’t a shock. The real question is whethe...

70% of Campuses Now Considering Esports Programs

Article Sep 04, 2019 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Those who have been considering creating or hosting an esports event have some more ammunition for t...

What Birmingham Stands to Gain by Hosting the World Games in 2021

Article Sep 04, 2019 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

When the World Games come to Birmingham, Alabama, in 2021, they’ll boost the city’s reputation as a ...