Travel | Sports Destination Management

Sporting events in West Michigan generated $83.5 million in economic impact

News Jan 13, 2026

The West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) reported that youth/amateur sports tourism generated $83.5 million in estimated economic impact1 for the region in 2025 through 105 hosted events.

ACC Aviation has partnered with Experience Epic Events to create transformative, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for the business and incentive travel market.

ACC Aviation and Experience Epic Events form strategic partnership to transform the incentive travel sector

News Jan 12, 2026

ACC Aviation has partnered with Experience Epic Events to create transformative, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for the business and incentive travel market.

Annual Cheer and Basketball Events Return to Erie this Weekend

News Jan 09, 2026

This weekend, Erie County is gearing up for the return of three annual events.

Florida Eyes a Spot at the Bidding Table for the 2040 Summer Olympics

Article Jan 08, 2026 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Florida has hosted the Super Bowl. This summer, it will host World Cup action. And year after year, ...

t least two World Cup host cities — Houston and Kansas City, Mo. — have seen spikes not only in traveler interest but also in bookings.

Some World Cup Cities Already Seeing Spikes in Tourist Interest

Article Jan 08, 2026 | By: Michael Popke

Some of this summer’s FIFA World Cup destinations are reporting a bump in interest from those who li...

Esports and Hyrox Competition Cruises are Part of a New Wave

Article Jan 08, 2026 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

We already know that drinking at sports events is decreasing but cruise lines (where open bars and a...

The Next Generation of F1 Stars Lining Up on Go-Kart Tracks Nationwide

The Next Generation of F1 Stars Lining Up on USA's Go-Kart Tracks

Article Jan 08, 2026 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

NASCAR gets a lot of love, a lot of tailgating and a lot of attention here in the USA. Formula 1, no...

Fayetteville Annual Report Shows Positive Trends

DistiNCtly Fayetteville Publishes 2024/2025 Annual Report, Showcasing Record-Breaking Tourism Growth and Economic Impact

News Jan 05, 2026

DistiNCtly Fayetteville, the destination marketing organization for Fayetteville and Cumberland County, has released its 2024/2025 Annual Report.

Taking the Market by Storm

Article Jan 01, 2026 | By: Joe Bush

The Northeast region offers plenty of competitive advantages for all sports event planners, with a w...

Destinations are Increasingly Accommodating the Adaptive Sports and Recreation Markets

Ready, Willing and Able to Accommodate

Article Jan 01, 2026 | By: Michael Popke

Nationwide, destinations, rights holders and event owners are tapping into local resources like hosp...