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ARTICLE Nov 01, 2025

Set for Success

Played on four surfaces (indoor, sand, grass and even the emerging discipline of snow) and a perennial tournament powerhouse sport, volleyball lends itself to almost any setting and any age group. Thr...
After Facing Down Hurricane Helene in 2024, Sports Destinations Welcome Fall Tourism
ARTICLE Sep 25, 2025

Fall Sports Destinations Storm Back After Helene, Welcoming Leaf Tourism

Last year, Hurricane Helene rained on Asheville’s parade. Asheville, in addition to being a sports hosting powerhouse, welcomes tourists by the carload for leaf-peeping, but its 2024 season ended even...
The search for a new venue ends here
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2025

The Search for a New Venue Ends Here

Whether athletes are sliding into a base, spiking the ball across a net, diving into the water or taking the field, the goal for the event owner is always to create a quality experience that results i...
Greensboro, NC | Photo courtesy of Visit Greensboro
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2025

Venues Where Events Can Stick the Landing

If there’s one thing event owners need for gymnastics competitions, it’s space. From back handsprings to balance beams, participants need room to spread out to perform at an optimal level. Here’s a lo...
Photo by Patrick McDermott-Getty Images for IRONMAN
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2025

IRONMAN

The IRONMAN Triathlon is a branded event that includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a marathon 26.2-mile run completed in that order, for a total of 140.6 miles. Since its first event ...
Get Your BID On: NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
ARTICLE Aug 28, 2025

Get Your BID On: NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships

The NAIA is looking for a host for its 2027 and 2028 Indoor Track & Field National Championships, and they’re inviting interested destinations to get their BID on. The event hosts 100 men’s and 100 wo...
Swimming Facilities the New Wave in Adaptive Reuse of Mall Properties
ARTICLE Aug 28, 2025

Swimming Facilities the New Wave in Adaptive Reuse of Mall Properties

First came the “picklemalls,” where defunct big-box stores were turned into pickleball clubs, promoted by a variety of franchises. Those are proliferating nationwide. Now, get ready for the next wave:...
Destinations with Science-Based Attractions Could See Astronomical Impact
ARTICLE Aug 28, 2025

Destinations with Science-Based Attractions Could See Astronomical Impact

Areas that have planetariums and science centers in addition to their sports facilities could get more tourism this year, thanks to a bonanza of celestial events in the fall and winter that will appea...
Golfers are packing up their clubs (never mind the fact that airlines are charging extra baggage fees to haul them) and heading out – not just to their local courses but to destination spots that offer great scenery and new challenges. These and other insights are popping up in a few key pieces of research that could be valuable to event owners.
ARTICLE Jul 03, 2025

Golf Tourism On Course for Growth in Participation, Spectatorship

Golfers are packing up their clubs (never mind the fact that airlines are charging extra baggage fees to haul them) and heading out – not just to their local courses but to destination spots that offe...
Atlantic City, NJ | Photo courtesy of Visit Atlantic City
ARTICLE Jul 01, 2025

A-Bout Time: Destinations Go the Distance with Boxing, Wrestling and Martial Arts

Combat sports are flourishing. Two big developments this year that will help them grow include the NCAA’s announcement that the inaugural women’s wrestling championship is expected next spring. Also, ...

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The Wildwoods Convention Center

Set for Success

Article Nov 01, 2025

Played on four surfaces (indoor, sand, grass and even the emerging discipline of snow) and a perennial tournament powerhouse sport, volleyball lends i...

After Facing Down Hurricane Helene in 2024, Sports Destinations Welcome Fall Tourism
Fall Sports Destinations Storm Back After Helene, Welcoming Leaf Tourism
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The search for a new venue ends here
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