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As World Cup Nears, Scammers Kick Off Efforts to Target Unwitting Travelers
ARTICLE Apr 16, 2026

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

With only months remaining until the World Cup takes the field, interest is at an all-time high. Unfortunately, scammers are just as active, and more than 10 percent of all U.S. internet users having ...
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.
ARTICLE Apr 02, 2026

How Will the Sale of Several Six Flags Parks Impact Sports Destinations?

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 F...
How the 2026 World Cup Will Redefine North American Travel Patterns
ARTICLE Apr 02, 2026

World Cup Set to Redefine North American Travel Patterns

The countdown to June 11 has begun, with the World Cup poised to trigger one of the largest coordinated movements of people for a sporting event in history. Here is a look at how, with 16 host cities ...
Basketball Courts are Being Removed from Gyms. Where are the “Basketmalls?”
ARTICLE Mar 19, 2026

Gyms Are Removing Basketball Courts. Where are the “Basketmalls?”

The ongoing conversion of big-box stores to what have become known as “picklemalls,” or franchise pickleball clubs, has escaped nobody’s attention. At the same time, though, basketball courts are disa...
Standoffs and Let-Downs as World Cup Moves Closer
ARTICLE Mar 05, 2026

Standoffs and Let-Downs as FIFA World Cup Moves Closer

Shakespeare wrote, "The course of true love never did run smooth” and the same can be said of prep for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. One area has cut back on fan festivals amid claims of lackluster match a...
In June, the world comes to the USA’s doorstep to watch the biggest event FIFA has put on to date: The World Cup.
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

The Game Plan for When the World Comes to the USA’s Doorstep

In June, the world comes to the USA’s doorstep to watch the biggest event FIFA has put on to date: The World Cup. And it is big, with 48 teams playing 104 matches in 16 host cities across three countr...
Padel’s Growth Needs to be Tempered with Responsibility, Say Experts
ARTICLE Feb 05, 2026

Padel’s Growth Needs to be Tempered with Responsibility, Say Experts

Much has been written about padel, heralded as the next big court sport. But there’s a downside and owners need to pay attention. Two men were killed and a third sustained catastrophic injuries while ...
Underground Heating Systems Keeping Football Fields Playable on Snow Days
ARTICLE Feb 05, 2026

Underground Heating Systems Keeping Fields Playable on Snow Days

If you’ve watched football in the winter, you’ve probably seen (or even sat through) a snow game. Over the years, pro stadiums, as well as some at the college level, have been using subsurface field h...
Surging Flu Variant Cases in Children Could Threaten Tournament Season
ARTICLE Jan 22, 2026

Surging Flu Variant Cases in Children Could Threaten Tournament Season

Flu cases are up this year, driven by a virus variant that has a sneaky way of getting around the body’s immune system. The current flu vaccine can reduce the risk of any infection turning severe enou...
t least two World Cup host cities — Houston and Kansas City, Mo. — have seen spikes not only in traveler interest but also in bookings.
ARTICLE Jan 08, 2026

Some World Cup Cities Already Seeing Spikes in Tourist Interest

Some of this summer’s FIFA World Cup destinations are reporting a bump in interest from those who like to travel for sports. Kansas City, Missouri and Houston, in particular, have seen spikes not only...

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

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Article Apr 16, 2026

With only months remaining until the World Cup takes the field, interest is at an all-time high. Unfortunately, scammers are just as active, and more ...

How the 2026 World Cup Will Redefine North American Travel Patterns
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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
Basketball Courts are Being Removed from Gyms. Where are the “Basketmalls?”
Gyms Are Removing Basketball Courts. Where are the “Basketmalls?”
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Standoffs and Let-Downs as World Cup Moves Closer
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