When Surf Expo staged its winter trade show in early January at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, it marked the first in-person outdoor industry expo in nearly a year. As the sports industry continues to reopen, trade shows (which bring an additional and much needed revenue stream) will make a comeback as well. Here's how to host one.

The world of sports sponsorships evolves with the market. About five years ago, Airbnb was the title sponsor of the Brooklyn Half Marathon. Now, with travel down but carry-out ordering booming, the sponsors du jour are DoorDash and GrubHub. The logos for app-based food deliveries are popping up everywhere. Learn more about the new trend.

The Nebraska School Activities Association has advice for youth event owners: Don't keep kids waiting to play their sports. If you can put on an event safely, do it. This was the guiding philosophy that allowed the organization to successfully host the Nebraska High School Bowling Championships with more than 200 athletes and sold-out spectator space.

Last year, the U.S. Army announced a new battle plan for recruitment: one that played out in the esports arena. This year's strategy builds on that, bringing the Army to high school bass fishing tournaments. Youth anglers can interact with the U.S. Army's Outdoors Team as a part of the organization's new partnership with Major League Fishing.

The beautiful athleticism of synchronized swimming is an Olympic discipline, and its governing body is looking for homes for its events. Even better, it's interested in multi-year contracts. Take a deep dive to find out what USA Artistic Swimming needs and how you can get on deck to host its competitive events in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

On the road. On the track. On the mountain. In the arena. In the city. In the black. International competitive cycling, which brings with it not just excellent tourism and media attention but exponential economic impact, is up for bid. The UCI, the world governing body of cycling, has noted a variety of disciplines available. Find out here.