Spring 2023 Digital Edition
Posted On: May 5, 2023 By :Read the Spring 2023 digital edition of SportsTravel! This issue takes a deep dive around the sports industry with features on the growing sport of pickleball throughout the United States, the continued attraction of in-person esports events, the return of spring training baseball without pandemic-related restrictions and much more, including a profile on the sport of flag football from its NFL Pro Bowl debut and a conversation with Tom Cove, president and chief executive officer of the Sports & Fitness Industry Association on the latest trends in sports.
Editor’s Letter
SportsTravel Executive Editor and Publisher Jason Gewirtz on the global reach of the sports-event industry.
Pickle Juice
The fastest-growing sport in the United States is growing not just in participation.
New Venues to Watch
Explore our list of new sports venues to watch as they open in 2023.
Esports Events
In-person esports events continue to attract interest from host cities.
Spring Renewal
Spring training was back and that means big bucks for destinations in Arizona and Florida.
Raising a Flag
Flag football has plotted its course to relevancy with hopes of making the Olympics.
Q&A with Tom Cove
An interview with the president and chief executive officer of the Sports & Fitness Industry Association.
A True ‘World Series’
Our columnist Bob Latham on an outstanding World Baseball Classic.
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