This year, which kicked off with the Olympic Games in Beijing and wound up with the World Cup in Qatar, has been one for the books and it’s not even over yet. But wow – what a ride it has been so far. This issue includes sports that made the news in 2022 (along with great business information) but the real star is our award winners. What is our takeaway from those? That our industry is moving ahead. The economic impact for just those winners was $2.42 billion. Winners covered a wide range of sports, disciplines and abilities but they all enriched the communities that hosted them. There's a lot to learn, and a lot to celebrate. Get started here.
Tennis and pickleball have been experiencing tremendous growth over the last two years, and with courts back in session, players are enrolling in tournaments in record numbers, and spectators are flocking back to the stands. Learn about some of the top venues for each of these fast-growing sports – and what else they offer to today’s event owners. more....