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The Big Game in Greensboro: The 2011 NASC Sports Event Symposium

The Big Game in Greensboro: The 2011 NASC Sports Event Symposium

This April, the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) will convene its 19th Sports Event Symposium, which kicks off in Greensboro on April...

Off-Season Attractions: Seasonal Appeal

Off-Season Attractions: Seasonal Appeal

There are those age old questions that many ask, but few know the answers. Questions like: What do ski resorts do in the summer? What do rafting ve...

Golf: The Game of Honor

Golf: The Game of Honor

It is estimated that there are over 34,000 miles of golf courses throughout the United States and over 20 million golfers walking them. Of course thos...

Travel Economics

Travel Economics: Lessons Learned at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa

In June and July of 2010, the world watched with great anticipation (and a heavy dose of skepticism) as South Africa hosted the World Cup. Not just an...

Wrestling with Location Decisions?

Wrestling with Location Decisions?

Wrestling is one of those sports that is easy to define, but harder to actually picture, since so much variety exists within the sport itself. Our ima...

Soccer Going Full Speed Ahead in the U.S.

Soccer Going Full Speed Ahead in the U.S.

This year, soccer made a huge goal. The sport that captured the imaginations and passions of America's youth three decades ago, becoming the country's...

Bringing in the People: A Go-To Guide for Generating Community Enthusiasm

Bringing in the People: A Go-To Guide for Generating Community Enthusiasm

It was once said that "if you build it, they will come." That saying is not always true when it comes to sports planning, but by capturing the enthusi...

Measuring the Impact for Stakeholders

Measuring the Impact for Stakeholders

The goal is clear: creating a successful, long-running sports event that grows each year. And the key to that success: satisfying your stakeholders. P...

An Interview with Micah Rice, Managing Director of National Events, USA Cycling

An Interview with Micah Rice, Managing Director of National Events, USA Cycling

Micah Rice is managing director of national event for USA Cycling, overseeing USA Cycling's national championship events as well as the development an...

Snow & Ice: The Way to Do Winter

Snow & Ice: The Way to Do Winter

Winter is the season of the shortest days and the coldest temperatures. Its dark, frosty toe-freezing months might be dreary if it weren't for one thi...