Sports related travel strongly impacts the US economy
July 23, 2024
A recent Sports Events and Tourism Association (Sports ETA) study revealed that more than 60 percent of cities reported sports as the largest room-night generator in the US.
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Phoenix announces new sports and events commission
July 22, 2024
The city of Phoenix recently announced the formation of its new Phoenix Sports and Events Commission.
U.S Olympic & Paralympic Foundation raises funds for Team USA
July 18, 2024
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation (USOPF), the philanthropic arm of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), is embarking on its most ambitious fundraising journey yet.
LakePoint targets further growth with new sports tourism initiatives
July 17, 2024
LakePoint Sports has added a new line-up of initiatives, partnerships, media, and more to fuel momentum as the travel and youth sports industry and sports participation are experiencing rapid growth.
Walt Disney & Ripken Baseball to host weeklong tournaments next summer
July 15, 2024
Ripken Baseball, a leader in youth baseball experiences, and Walt Disney World Resorts have agreed to host premier youth baseball experiences at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in the summers of 2025 and 2026, involving four week-long tournaments each year.
Gem City Lacrosse returns to Erie this weekend
July 12, 2024
Gem City Lacrosse, hosted by Lax Bash, returns to Erie this Saturday and Sunday with games at the Erie Insurance Fields in McKean Township and Penn West University.
Major League Quadball Championships return to Howard County
July 10, 2024
The 2024 Major League Quadball Championship will feature the 12 best quadball teams in the U.S. and Canada competing across four fields at Troy Park from Aug. 17-19 in Elkridge, Md.
New 180,000-square-foot sports complex to be built in West Henderson, Nev.
July 9, 2024
The City of Henderson has announced a new state-of-the-art indoor sports complex coming to West Henderson, Nev.
Move United to welcome hundreds of athletes at the Hartford Nationals
July 8, 2024
Move United’s largest and longest-standing national sports championship event for athletes with a physical disability, visual impairment, and intellectual disability is set to return to Hoover, Ala., from July 12-18.
Delaware Tourism Office doles out $11.3 million in grants to sports facilities
July 8, 2024
Delaware Tourism Office has awarded $11.3 million in grants to four Delaware sports facilities through the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund.
