USA BMX to Move Headquarters to Tulsa
Voters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have passed Vision Tulsa, which included $15 million for the construction of a national track stadium and the USA BMX national…
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Voters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have passed Vision Tulsa, which included $15 million for the construction of a national track stadium and the USA BMX national…
Continue ReadingDestination Marketing Association International has terminated nine staff members…
Continue ReadingTim Schneider: Publisher’s Post
Since 1998, the TEAMS Conference & Expo has served as the gathering place for sports-event organizers…
Bob Latham: Winners And Losers
This month marks my 10th anniversary writing for SportsTravel. Doing the easy math, that makes this my 100th column…
Frank Supovitz: Ask The Event Doctor
SportsTravel’s Event Doctor discusses when it makes sense to bid for events one year at a time and the advantages of partnering…
The Atlanta Braves have announced several organizational changes, including Executive Vice-President…
Continue ReadingBNP Paribas Open
In a destination that typically sees sunny skies and smiling faces, an unexpected dark cloud made its way to Indian Wells, California, on Sunday, March 20. Hours before the finals at the BNP Paribas Open, CEO and Tournament Director Raymond Moore made a number of derogatory comments about the Women’s Tennis Association at a morning breakfast with the media. His remarks provoked outrage in the tennis world and prompted…
Running Events Evolve With the Times By Jason Gewirtz After years of double-digit growth, running events are having to rethink how to attract more participants, and especially those in the next generation. Dan Nagler is similar to other runners. A few years back, he and a buddy signed up for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon […]
Continue ReadingStarting Off Strong In the Mountains By Laurie McLaughlin From dry red bluffs to snowy pine forests, the vast territory that makes up the Mountain West reflects more geographic diversity than any other region in the United States. The stunning scenery—large deserts and the highest mountains in America—serves as a beautiful backdrop for athletic events of every […]
Continue ReadingA Season of Promise By John Conroy For Opening Day 2016, the Kansas City Royals have taken the catchphrase of the legendary Ernie Banks—“Let’s play two!”—and supersized it. “What’s unique about this year is we’re actually going to have two Opening Days,” said Don Costante, senior director of event presentation and production for the Royals. […]
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