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ARTICLE Apr 11, 2024
Fishing Destinations Fighting Having Sturgeon Put on Endangered Species List
When a popular gamefish might be put on the endangered species list, you can expect strong reactions from both anglers and conservationists, as well as from the destinations that benefit the most from...
ARTICLE Mar 27, 2024
Rising Star: Oregon Has World’s Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary
We’ve all heard of wildlife sanctuaries but a dark sky sanctuary might be a new concept for more than a few people. Oregon recently grabbed headlines as the world’s largest international dark sky sanc...
ARTICLE Mar 27, 2024
Wanted Dead or Alive (But Mostly Dead): Invasive Fish Species
Officials in Maryland, Arkansas, Washington and other states have placed bounties on invasive fish species. Of course, fighting the likes of carp, catfish and other fish that crowd out local species i...
ARTICLE Mar 16, 2024
A Record Number of Americans Participated in Sports, Fitness Activities in 2023
A total of 242 million people in the United States participated in at least one sports or fitness activity in 2023, making it the highest number of people that have ever participated in an activity in...
ARTICLE Mar 14, 2024
Shipwreck Tourism Continues While Courts Decide if Titanic Project Can Go On
It was less than a year ago that a submersible headed for the wreck of the Titanic imploded, killing all five passengers who were on board. And already, another company is trying run a new expedition,...
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2024
As Race Cheaters Proliferate, So Do Safeguards (and Watchdogs)
No matter what the competition, people want to win. And unfortunately, they’ll sometimes take almost any route to ensure they do, even if it’s illegal. Most recently, headlines were made when a school...
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2024
The Water’s Just Right
Ball sports dominate the sports tourism landscape, while convention centers and other large multi-purpose indoor sports facilities pull double duty to host a variety of mat sports. But it takes a spec...
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2024
Peaks and Valleys
The distinctive geological features of the Mountain Region have a long history of appreciation and that appreciation continues. Today, the region’s trademark rocky terrain and wide open spaces continu...
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2024
Good News for Tournaments: Surveys Show Travelers Seeking Experiences
What are the top reasons people travel and how do they impact sports? A few years ago, it was the self-explanatory “revenge travel.” Today, though, it appears travelers are looking to the outdoors for...
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2024
Wondering Who’s Who? Here’s a Go-To Guide
Sports tourism is a quickly evolving market, with new developments happening constantly. That, in turn, means event owners need knowledgeable partners in all markets. Here, you will find a compendium ...