February 26, 2025
Hockey thrives in the Midwest, where the cold weather is naturally conducive to the sport. Communities invest in state-of-the-art facilities and warm hospitality to attract hockey tournaments. Exceptional rinks and citywide hospitality keep cities competitive while vying to bring tournaments to their region.
January 24, 2025
We reached out to venue and destination managers to learn what they wish event planners could do more—and what they could improve on. Two experienced pros gave us their perspective on planning a sports event, and we’re here to pass the information on to you—keep these tips in mind the next time you plan your event to make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible.
December 18, 2024
A mild winter is a pleasant thought for many across the United States. Yet, a warmer winter isn’t so hot for others—particularly those who seek to partake in cold-weather sports like skiing and snowboarding each season.
December 18, 2024
Invigorating winter sports can quickly become dangerous when cold-temperature injuries set in.
November 28, 2024
When the 30-plus sled drivers, or mushers, as they are commonly called, and several hundred sled dogs set off at the start of the 53rd Iditarod on March 1, 2025, they face a trail of approximately 1,000 miles of rugged wilderness with the possibility of bone-chilling temperatures, raging blizzards, and serious threats from moose and other wildlife.
October 7, 2024
Golf is already a $102 billion powerhouse of an industry, but high-tech simulators and new entertainment options are driving even more participation in the sport.
October 7, 2024
With an ancestry dating back to the original video games of the 1970s, team electronic game playing, known as e-sports, has taken the world by storm—and may even show up at the Olympic games in the future.
October 7, 2024
In the competitive world of sports events, marketing is a crucial yet often costly endeavor for event planners and destinations alike. While planners are focusing on promoting the specific events they organize, targeting participants, spectators, and sponsors to ensure successful turnout and engagement, destinations are typically focused on marketing their …
August 8, 2024
1. Portland, Oregon
Home to a sprawling urban forest, dozens of verdant public parks, gorgeous gardens and a sparkling river running through the middle of the city, there’s never a shortage of ways to explore Portland’s outdoors. Bike the Vernonia-Banks Trail, a 21-mile, multi-use, and fully …
August 8, 2024
Record-breaking heat, unprecedented cool temperatures, floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes have wreaked havoc across the United States—and such intense weather can be perilous for athletes.
