There’s a new sports business in town and a win for communities with basketball playing populations (which, judging from participation trends, can be found just about everywhere across the country). P...
We already know that educational historical tourism is a factor in sports tourism, but a new exhibit being funded by the National Park Service could generate even more interest in certain destinations...
The northeast region is filled with notable historical and cultural landmarks. From Cape Cod to Coney Island, the roads that lead to these iconic destinations are the same as those traveled for weeken...
In sports travel (and travel as a whole), accessibility is a key consideration for people with disabilities. From step-free entrances to accessible restrooms and helpful staff, the features that make ...
It could a homeowner’s dream: Their own backyard sports venue where they can practice their pastime in peace – or help their kids sharpen their skills. But sometimes, those same homeowners come into c...
Who’s bringing in visitors by the score and economic impact to boot? Well, that would be national parks. Those parks had a record high $55.6 billion benefit to the U.S. economy and supported 415,400 j...
For only the fourth time in its history, the NCAA conducted a comprehensive site selection process, putting most of its championships up for bid simultaneously. The Association chose over 240 host sit...
As if pickleball didn’t already have enough bounces going its way, consider this: The sport might be one major reason new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are now popping up in public parks. D...
There’s some truly great news about sports at the high school level: They are stronger than ever. In fact, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations, more than eight milli...
Call it a ripple effect: Water sports of all types are becoming increasingly popular and destinations throughout the nation are playing a major role in hosting and promoting these activities. No ocean...
There’s a new sports business in town and a win for communities with basketball playing populations (which, judging from participation trends, can be ...
With over 25m players internationally, padel is the number two sport in Spain (after soccer) and played by celebrities from Maria Sharapova to David Beckham, and Serena Williams to Roger Federer.
The awards come through the Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative, a partnership of The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC).
