Travel | Sports Destination Management

Chattanooga to Host 2026 Women in Travel Summit by Wanderful

News Apr 24, 2026

Chattanooga has been selected as the host city for the 2026 Women in Travel Summit (WITS), taking...

Forget about steps. More people are getting in their swings.

Long-Driving but Not a Long Shot: Golf’s Growth Continues

Article Apr 16, 2026 | By: Michael Popke

Forget about steps. More people are getting in their swings. According to the USGA, more than 3.68 m...

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

Article Apr 16, 2026 | By: Vilius Kardelis

With only months remaining until the World Cup takes the field, interest is at an all-time high. Unf...

Esports Now an International Events Juggernaut

Article Apr 16, 2026 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Much has been written about the American esports event market, but a new report shows the sector has...

Manufacturers’ Sales Provide a Crystal Ball View for Tournament Industry

Article Apr 16, 2026 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Read between the lines of the newest research from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association and you...

Gravitate Here: Huntsville, Alabama Launches Champions

Destination Spotlights Apr 13, 2026

Whether it’s basketball, cross country, beach volleyball, soccer, track & field or curling, Huntsville has rocketed into a booming championship destination thanks to a strong set of facilities, a cent...

Wicomico County: Champions Play Here

Destination Spotlights Apr 13, 2026

Maryland’s Wicomico County is home to championship facilities and a team of professional sports marketers experienced in hosting national and regional events. Located between the Atlantic Ocean and Ch...

Earlier, Warmer Spring Wreaks Havoc on Western Winter Sports Events

Earlier, Wetter Spring Wreaks Havoc on Western Winter Sports Events

Article Apr 02, 2026 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Late winter at Western ski resorts is generally filled with events designed to make the most of the ...

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?

Article Apr 02, 2026 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

When it comes to bringing youth sports tournaments to town, sports commissions and CVBs have long en...

How the 2026 World Cup Will Redefine North American Travel Patterns

World Cup Set to Redefine North American Travel Patterns

Article Apr 02, 2026 | By: Abel Zhao

The countdown to June 11 has begun, with the World Cup poised to trigger one of the largest coordina...