September 4, 2020
The Winston-Salem Open. Photo Credit: Fred Mullane/Camerawork USACINCINNATI — U.S. sports travelers, event organizers and venues spent a total of $45.1 billion in 2019, an increase of more than five percent from 2018 according to the 2019 State of the Sports Tourism Industry Report in the U.S. by Sports …
March 17, 2020
Everything is changing rapidly now where a viral strain is sweeping the world. The sports world is no exception. Sports planners, destinations and park and recreation departments are now working out of an abundance of caution to help curtail the rapid spread of Coronavirus – COVID19.
March 16, 2020
An empty ballparkBy Sherri Middleton, Executive Editor
When I was interviewing industry professionals more than a month ago for the annual State of the Industry Report for SportsEvents Magazine, the Coronavirus or COVID19 was on our radar, but still seemingly, a world away in China and a few other locations. …
March 16, 2020
By Sherri Middleton, Executive Editor
There are only a few things that can dampen the spirit of sports events planners and the people who take their kids to events across the U.S. each year. I would say a lack of funds to travel or participate. No events worth attending. Or …
