Travel | Sports Destination Management

Statistics from two verifiable sources shed light on a troubling trend: A decline in the number of girls participating in their high school basketball programs. In fact, since 2000, NFHS records show a drop of more than 20 percent, while NSGA’s is closer to 45 percent. Conflicting theories for this have emerged. Is there a clear cause to pinpoint?

The Blame Game Behind the Net Loss in Girls’ High School Basketball

Article Feb 05, 2026 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Statistics from two verifiable sources shed light on a troubling trend: A decline in the number of g...

Belt Sander Championships

Article Feb 05, 2026 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Yes, there are races for remote-controlled belt sanders. This isn’t one of them. This is the origina...

Abandoned Boats Continue to Impact Waterways, Such as for Tournaments

Abandoned Boats Continue to Impact Tournament Waterways

Article Feb 05, 2026 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Here’s an indicator of how serious the problem of abandoned and derelict boats, which can impact wat...

Visit Corpus Christi Becomes First Texas Gulf Coast Destination to Partner with Wheel The World Accessibility Program

News Feb 02, 2026

Visit Corpus Christi has partnered with Wheel the World, a global leader in accessible travel, to promote accessible travel to the Gulf Coast Capital.

By the Numbers: Super Bowl LX

Article Jan 27, 2026 | By: Michael Popke

The Super Bowl is measured by the public in yardage and points. But in the sports business world, an...

Utah 2034 Leaders: Olympics Won’t be ‘Cut and Paste’ from 2002

Article Jan 22, 2026 | By: Michael Popke

With mere days remaining in the countdown to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo...

With the Growth of Accessible Travel Sports, How Inclusive Are Hotels?

Accessible Travel Sports are Growing but are Hotels Keeping Pace?

Article Jan 22, 2026 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

ADA is celebrating its 36th anniversary and it’s time for a reckoning: How far has the USA come, rea...

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.