Seeking an Edge By Jason Gewirtz Michael Jaquet, vice-president and chief marketing officer of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association, is sitting in a massive VIP structure recently built mid-mountain at the Beaver Creek Resort near Vail, Colorado, discussing the upcoming 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. On the slopes behind him, the top men’s […]
Continue ReadingProviding Fuel for Events By Lisa Iannucci While expansive beaches, favorable weather and experienced host sites may be the first things that come to mind when planning a sports event in the South-Atlantic, the region’s destinations have evolved to offer many exciting attractions that tie in well with a trip to the competition itself. From […]
Continue ReadingDuet in the Desert By Jason Gewirtz The days leading up to last year’s Super Bowl in New York and New Jersey greeted visitors with frigid temperatures at every ancillary event surrounding the first cold-weather outdoor championship in modern NFL history. In contrast, this year’s game in Arizona will be anything but cold. In fact, […]
Continue ReadingKeeping a Solid Grip On Events By John Conroy Open desert spaces, breathtaking vistas, historic sites that harken back to the Old West and favorable weather to enjoy it all make Southwestern destinations a favorite with organizers across the country. Softball tournaments, CrossFit competitions and even cowboy mounted shooting contests are just some of the […]
Continue ReadingHockey in the Outfield By Vanessa Hughes The National Hockey League’s regular season features 82 games over a six-month period. In a non-Olympic year, the only showcase events that had historically taken place were the mid-season NHL All-Star Game and the season finale Stanley Cup playoffs. But thanks to some forward thinking by NHL executives […]
Continue ReadingEvents Gain Speed In the South By Vanessa Hughes Looking for a place that has a beautiful river, mountains, a central location and sporting events galore? The southern Tennessee city of Chattanooga meets all that criteria and then some. “The destination sells itself,” said Tim Morgan, president of the Chattanooga Sports Committee. “You get to […]
Continue ReadingReady for Tipoff By Greg Echlin So much for the thought of easing Adam Silver into his new job as NBA commissioner. Between having to force Donald Sterling to sell his ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers, expanding the league’s footprint overseas and watching the competitive balance of the league shift as the league’s biggest […]
Continue ReadingEvents Net a Return In the Mid-Atlantic By Lisa Clifton When event organizers consider a destination in the Mid-Atlantic region, access to a large percentage of the American population is an obvious perk and can be the factor that seals the deal. When it comes to location, however, the bonuses don’t stop there: Natural beauty, […]
Continue ReadingRace for the Playoffs By Greg Echlin Let’s face it: We’re in the midst of an industrial revolution in the world of college football. Five power conferences were recently awarded a favorable vote for autonomy from other NCAA conferences; a long-awaited, four-team football playoff is in place for top-tier college programs; more higher education institutions […]
Continue ReadingClearing Hurdles in the West By Lisa Clifton From beloved island beaches to snow-packed mountain trails, there’s a unique destination for every event in the Pacific states. The cities within this region boast stunning scenery as well as standout sports sites, the combination of which creates memorable experiences for athletes as well as their families. […]
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The loss of Corey Peterson, @theonlycP, was a shock to many in the sports-events industry. A reflection here from @SportsTravel Executive Editor and Publisher Jason Gewirtz on his own relationship and the ones that many make in the industry.
The final day of TEAMS '24 featured four sessions that covered women's sports in the growing spotlight, the decade ahead in sports related travel, women's sports working toward NCAA championship sanctioning and Olympic sports that are ready for 2028.
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