Muhammad Ali said, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” If 2024 is your year to give back to the industry, this issue can help. “Bringing in a New Class of Leaders” talks about the qualities that will be in demand in the future. Are we helping others become those leaders? Another article covers an innovative obstacle race that brings together athletes with and without disabilities, and provides good information about adding adaptive categories to events. We’re standing on the precipice of 2024. Let’s make it a great one.
Nationwide, sports tourism professionals recognize the lure of esports and the potential economic impact tournaments of all sizes can have on their communities. As a result, destinations continue to prioritize gaming and its related events by building or upgrading facilities. Here are some cities and venues on the forefront of the movement. more....