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The Tangible and Intangible Effects of Sports Tourism

It’s not just a fad. The sports tourism industry has proven to be a significant economic driver and shows no signs of slowing down. Destinations throughout the country are stepping up their game by enhancing existing sports venues and building new training and tournament-ready facilities to meet demand. At Sports Planning Guide we’re also elevating our game from cover to cover with a bold new brand identity, “SPG,” and providing more resources for event planners than ever before.

Rethink Adaptive Sports

The growth of adaptive sports should come as no surprise given that in the U.S. an estimated 48.9 million people (non-institutionalized) have a disability; 24.1 million people have a severe disability; and 34.2 million people have a functional limitation. To solidify the need for adaptive sports, consider this: 85 percent of people with disabilities are not active. This leads to higher rates of medical issues, especially obesity. Frankly, people with disabilities need more opportunities to be active.

10 Rights Holders to Watch in 2016

It’s not all about the top five—football, basketball, baseball, soccer and ice hockey—most popular American sports anymore. Other sports are gaining momentum in the tourism industry, and their rights holders are key players in paving the way for success. Meet the game changers and get the inside scoop on what to watch.

Rise of the Megacilities

Spooky Nook Sports was funded privately by its owner, Sam Beiler, for approximately $11.25 million. After traveling for his daughter’s various sports tournaments across the country, the family decided to create an indoor facility that offers quality customer service, ideal playing and spectator conditions and additional activities during downtime.

Turn 2 for Youth Equips Underprivileged Players to Shine on the Diamond

Once in a blue moon, there comes along an idea that everyone can get on board with—a good cause that truly has no gimmicks or scams. What’s even rarer is when this idea is born in the most unlikely circumstance. Turn Two for Youth’s story begins when two close friends and their families were vacationing in the Turks and Caicos Islands.