Author: Jason Gewirtz

Jason Gewirtz is the editor and publisher of SportsTravel. He has worked at the magazine in various roles since 2008, including as managing editor and editor. He is a former member of the Sports ETA board of directors.
Pulaski County

Pulaski County Motorsports Park to Reopen in 2026

Pulaski County Motorsports Park in Virginia will reopen to racing with its speedway and dragway for the 2026 season. The move comes after months of evaluation from the Pulaski County Sports & Entertainment Authority and the county’s Sports and Entertainment Department to revive racing, working with members of the local racing community, as well as […]

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Alisa Burch Joins Team Travel Source

Team Travel Source has hired Alisa Burch as its new director of operations. Burch brings over 16 years of leadership experience from Varsity Spirit, where she most recently served as general manager for the Midwest Region. At Team Travel Source, which provides tournament housing for youth sports, she will oversee operational strategies for the hotel […]

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Sideline Chat: Atlantic City Shines for Sports of All Types

At TEAMS ’25, we spoke with Christina Mancuso of Visit Atlantic City and the Atlantic City Sports Commission about why this is an ideal destination for sporting events. She discussed the city’s continuously evolving infrastructure, including venues like the Atlantic City Convention Center and Boardwalk Hall. She details the million-dollar sport courts used for basketball, volleyball […]

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Lakeshore Foundation has been providing opportunities for adaptive athletes for 40 years and hosts competitions, including the recent Pioneer Classic that brought 20 wheelchair basketball teams to the complex. (Photo by Jason Gewirtz)

Adapted Sport Industry Generated $163 Million in 2024

Adapted and para sport-related events in the United States generated an estimated economic impact of $163.97 million in 2024, according to a study conducted by All In Sport Consulting in partnership with Stitch Marketing Research and Huddle Up Group. The figure, presented at the annual Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium (LABS), marks an increase of 14 percent over the previous […]

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AJGA , Play Chesterfield Junior Golf Championship to play at the Highlands in 2026.

AJGA, Chesterfield, Reach Three-Year Deal for Junior Championship

The American Junior Golf Association has reached a three-year agreement with Chesterfield, Virginia, to host the Play Chesterfield Junior Championship, beginning in 2026. The inaugural event will be staged June 22–25, 2026, at The Golf Club at the Highlands in Chesterfield. The tournament will showcase top junior golfers ages 12–19 from around the world, while […]

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A panel of industry experts examined the new normal in collegiate athletics during the TEAMS Conference in Columbus, Ohio.(Photo by Jared Wickerham)

Navigating the Changing Landscape of College Sports

Between the House settlement and evolving funding models, collegiate athletics are realizing a drastic change. As a result, the pathways that traditionally developed future Olympians and Paralympians are also shifting. At the TEAMS Conference & Expo, held October 13–16 in Columbus, Ohio, a panel of experts delved into this new narrative and how organizations can […]

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NHL to Play 2027 Stadium Series at AT&T Stadium

The NHL is going big with its Stadium Series next year. The league has announced that the Dallas Stars will play the specialty game, February 20, 2027, at AT&T Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys. The team’s opponent will be announced at a later date. It will be the second time the NHL has brought […]

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US National Team Bobsleigh
Elana Meyers Taylor and Azaria Hill of USA start their first run of the two-woman Bobsleigh World Cup race in Sigulda, Latvia. (AP Photo/Oksana Dzadan, File)

USA Bobsled/Skeleton Turns to AI for Insights

USA Bobsled/Skeleton is turning to AI to help its athletes gain the extra edge the sport requires to make the podium. Snowflake, an AI data cloud company, has become the official data cloud provider for the national governing body in the months leading up to the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina. “Grit, […]

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Game On in Ocala: World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Bring your A-game to World Equestrian Center – Ocala, a world-class sports and events destination in Central Florida’s legendary horse country. With premier indoor and outdoor venues, upscale lodging and on-site amenities that rival the best in the industry, WEC is designed to host tournaments, training camps and large-scale competitions in style. World-Class Sports and […]

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