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NCAA Championship Bid Portal Has Opened

August 26, 2019

While information has been available, the bid portal for those interested in hosting events in 86 of the NCAA’s 90 championships is now open. more >>

Red Bull Party Wave Returning to Shores of Waikiki

August 23, 2019

Following last year's cancellation because of Hurricane Lane, Red Bull Party Wave returns to the famed shores of Waikiki on Sunday, August 25. more >>

XTERRA World Championship Updates Event Details

August 6, 2019

The 2019 XTERRA World Championship is scheduled for October 27 at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, on Maui in the Hawaiian Islands. more >>

US Open Wild Card Challenge Kicks Off This Week

July 8, 2019

The US Open Wild Card Challenge, to award an American man and woman a main draw wild card into the US Open, will kick off this week. more >>

Events Planned for Women's Golf Month

June 10, 2019

Women's Golf Month is celebrated throughout June, with events held nationwide and around the world. more >>

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Honolulu Marathon, eventbaxx Align for Event

January 14, 2019

eventbaxx and the Honolulu Marathon have signed a partnership agreement good for the next two years. more >>

IRONMAN Foundation Providing Charitable Giving to Hawaii's Volvano Victims

December 17, 2018

IRONMAN Foundation will distribute a number of charitable initiatives to those stricken by the volcano in Hawaii. more >>

Amazon Becomes Official Sports Nutrition Retailer of IRONMAN World Championship

November 12, 2018

Amazon has teamed up with IRONMAN as the Official Sports Nutrition Retailer of the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship. more >>

PGA TOUR Renews Official Partnership with Hawai‘i Tourism Authority

January 22, 2018

The PGA TOUR and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) announced a four-year extension of their official marketing partnership. more >>

Descente Becomes Apparel Sponsor Of The Honolulu Marathon

September 25, 2017

Japanese sports and outdoor brand Descente signed a three-year deal with the Honolulu Marathon beginning in 2017. more >>

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	Article \| February 6, 2019 Measles Outbreak Stands to Affect Youth Sports By: Mary Helen Sprecher A satire site recently noted, “CDC Releases List of Vaccine Side Effects, Including Old Age, Grey Hair.” Unfortunately, the problem of... More>>

	Article \| November 14, 2018 Should U.S. Soccer Diversify Venue Selection for the Men’s National Team? By: Michael Popke U.S. Soccer needs to start thinking outside the box – or at least outside its traditional map – if it wants to get more in-person spectators. In... More>>

	Article \| September 5, 2018 Fierce Turf Wars Threaten Competitive Surfing Events By: Mary Helen Sprecher In the surf-centric movie, Blue Crush, North Shore surfers, irate at the newbie tourists learning to surf on their ‘sweet spot’ beach, send one... More>>

	Article \| May 16, 2018 With Homes Destroyed and Lives Threatened by Volcano’s Eruption, Sports are the Least of Hawai’i’s Worries By: Mary Helen Sprecher With residents being evacuated from homes and property damage estimates already in the millions, the concept of sports events on Hawai’i’s Big... More>>

	Article \| February 7, 2018 Athletes on Living Through False Alarm on Hawai'i: 'We Thought This Could be It' By: Michael Popke For the contiguous states, the false missile alarm in Hawai'i was a blip on the news radar. For some college teams who happened to be competing in... More>>

	Article \| September 25, 2017 Go West for Sports Opportunities By: Michael Popke The Southwest and Pacific Coast regions of the U.S. have much to offer, including a pleasant mix of seasons, with opportunities for just about every... More>>

	Article \| September 1, 2017 LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards By: Sports Destination Management Team It's time for Sports Destination Management to recognize sports tourism leaders. Help salute events that make sports tourism grow. Our deadline is... More>>

	Article \| May 3, 2017 The Newest Threat to Sports Events in Hawaii: Rat Lungworm Disease By: Mary Helen Sprecher Zika. Ebola. They’re words that raise enormous red flags for sports event planners. But brace yourself for the newest plague – and this one has a... More>>

	Article \| September 7, 2016 Hoping to Catch Wave, Hawaii Seals Sports Tourism Marketing Deal By: Mary Helen Sprecher With its recent signing of a sports marketing contract, Hawai'i has served notice it intends to catch the sports tourism wave. In the wake of losing... More>>

	Article \| December 28, 2015 The New Frontiers Are Here By: Mary Helen Sprecher Star Trek fans will recognize space as “ the final frontier.” But in the sports industry, the new frontiers are more earthbound and often much... More>>

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	Case study \| August 6, 2019 Hawai‘i Convention Center Offers Pacific Paradise for Sports By: Michael Popke Just as appealing as the Hawai‘i Convention Center’s location in a tropical paradise is the fact that events do not have to bring flooring or... More>>

	Case study \| September 2, 2019 Hawai‘i Convention Center Offers Pacific Paradise for Sports By: Michael Popke When the Hawai’i Convention Center’s management decided to help sports event owners find their way to the island, they knew they had to offer... More>>

	Case study \| September 1, 2018 Sporting in Paradise By: Michael Popke Designed around Hawai‘i’s tropical landscape, our open-air facility inspires creativity on and off the courts. The Hawai‘i Convention Center... More>>