February 08, 2023 | Sports Destination Management
#199: February 08, 2023
Pickleball Travel

From the Lowcountry to the High Seas, Pickleball Travel Takes Off

Golf travel has long been a standard in the tourism sector, with enthusiasts packing up to play courses in hot spots from Scottsdale to Scotland. Enter pickleball and its social, travel-happy, down-to-earth fanbase. Now, those athletes are following their sport everywhere, including cruising to the Caribbean, with new tourism companies springing up.

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Destination Spotlight

Visit Effingham - a Small Town Built for the Big Leagues

Located in Central Illinois, where Interstate 57 meets Interstate 70, Effingham offers the perfect centralized location to meet and connect with others. With state-of-the-art facilities, 16 hotels, 65 restaurants and numerous attractions, Effingham is well-equipped and ready to help event owners plan and host their sporting events. Learn more here.

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Visit Effingham - a Small Town Built for the Big Leagues
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El Paso Knows Sports! Our Sports Facilities Ensure You Get The Most From Your Stay

El Paso Knows Sports! Our Sports Facilities Ensure You Get The Most From Your Stay

Sports event planners know El Paso is sun soaked, warm and ready for kickoffs, tip-offs and starting guns. What else is in store for athletes here?

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Drone Problems are Increasing. What Can Event Owners Do?

Stadiums are seeing an uptick in drone-related incidents. From causing game delays to frightening spectators and athletes, the potential for things to go wrong has only gotten stronger as drone use has become more commonplace. Here is how cloud-based drone tracking software is aiding management in ensuring the safety of everyone during events.

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Stats and Facts to Pass the Time During the Super Bowl Pre-Game Show

Let's be honest: This might be the first time you've attended a Super Bowl party in at least three years. And with Super Bowl LVII, slated for this weekend at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, just around the corner, it's time to brush up on some fun food and spending statistics that could very well make you the life of the party.

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Get Your BID On: Official Strongman Games

The Official Strongman Games is a festival of strength that brings together hundreds of the top Strongman and Strongwoman athletes from over 30 countries. The athletes will be competing for the World's Strongest title across multiple divisions. And at the moment, Strongman is seeking event hosts for 2023 to 2026. The RFP and all facts are here.

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Runner Transportation: Best Practices and Pro Tips

Race-day transportation is an important part of the plan for many races and also can be a significant expense, often running into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Since transportation is often the first and last touchpoint for runners on race day, an effective program can avoid adding extra stress to anxious athletes. Here are some strategies.

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Movie Theaters: The Next Frontier in Sports Venues

Fighter pilots and avatars may have brought movie theaters back to normal, but life will never be the same for theaters as we know them. Maybe that's a good thing. In the past few years (not just in quarantine), theaters have widened their audience as venues for esports competitions, as well as broadcasts of boxing matches and cheer tournaments.

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Memo to Runners: Your Race Wants You Back in 2023

We already know that in 2020, the road racing industry bonked. Hard. But all is not lost. Race directors said they expect strong numbers for 2023 events, and they're working on various ways to draw runners back to their races (or to the starting line for the first time). Here are some of the strategies they're using and how those are working.

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January/February 2023

January/February 2023

We're headed into the new year - with all the best intentions. And we can safely say we're not only back to normal but better than normal. Attendance in events and economic impact are shattering records, travel is back in a big way and hotels are starting to report sellouts for conventions and other events. That's a great start. If one of your goals was self-improvement, this issue can help you become well-versed on industry issues like insurance, adaptive sports events and more. 2023 is off to a great start. Let's keep the momentum and enjoy the ride.

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"Guys, I want you to think about just one word all season. One and only one word: Super Bowl."

~ Houston Oilers Coach Bill Petterson (who apparently was into goal setting, rather than math).






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