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Earlier, Warmer Spring Wreaks Havoc on Western Winter Sports Events
ARTICLE Apr 02, 2026

Earlier, Wetter Spring Wreaks Havoc on Western Winter Sports Events

Late winter at Western ski resorts is generally filled with events designed to make the most of the last few weeks of snow. Some are competitive and others are recreational but they all aim to boost e...
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 ...
Sports Destinations that Double as Aquatics Ecosystems
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

Come On In. The Water’s Fine

When Los Angeles hosts the Summer Games, swimming and diving, just like figure skating and ice dancing at the Winter Games, will dominate media coverage. That always results in a bounce in participati...
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...
Abandoned Boats Continue to Impact Waterways, Such as for Tournaments
ARTICLE Feb 05, 2026

Abandoned Boats Continue to Impact Tournament Waterways

Here’s an indicator of how serious the problem of abandoned and derelict boats, which can impact water sports events, has become: It’s getting its own conference. The BoatUS Foundation’s Turning the T...
By the Numbers: Super Bowl LX
ARTICLE Jan 27, 2026

By the Numbers: Super Bowl LX

The Super Bowl is measured by the public in yardage and points. But in the sports business world, an entirely different numerical system is in play, such as economic impact (a mind-blowing forecast of...
The Happy Ending for Apparel from a Losing Super Bowl Team
ARTICLE Jan 22, 2026

The Happy Ending for Apparel from a Losing Super Bowl Team

Flip over to QVC or visit Amazon within seconds of the last play of the Super Bowl and you’ll see merchandise for the winning team advertised there and ready for overnight shipping, while sporting goo...
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...
Another Path to Success
ARTICLE Jan 01, 2026

Another Path to Success

Across the country, cities have added to their inventories of venues, improved upon existing facilities and partnered with colleges and universities to gain new leverage in an increasingly competitive...
Report: Hotel Challenges in Attracting Visitors for World Cup Stays
ARTICLE Dec 04, 2025

Report: Hotel Challenges in Attracting Visitors for World Cup Stays

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the U.S. hotel sector is seeing soaring rates but also challenges from declining international travel and new visa fees. Hotel occupancy remains low as many fans wait...

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Earlier, Warmer Spring Wreaks Havoc on Western Winter Sports Events

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Article Apr 02, 2026

Late winter at Western ski resorts is generally filled with events designed to make the most of the last few weeks of snow. Some are competitive and o...

How the 2026 World Cup Will Redefine North American Travel Patterns
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Article Apr 02, 2026
Sports Destinations that Double as Aquatics Ecosystems
Come On In. The Water’s Fine
Article Mar 01, 2026
In June, the world comes to the USA’s doorstep to watch the biggest event FIFA has put on to date: The World Cup.
The Game Plan for When the World Comes to the USA’s Doorstep
Article Mar 01, 2026
Abandoned Boats Continue to Impact Waterways, Such as for Tournaments
Abandoned Boats Continue to Impact Tournament Waterways
Article Feb 05, 2026
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