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.
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Sports Complex Begins Construction in Panama City Beach, Florida

Officials in Panama City Beach, Florida, have begun construction on the Panama City Beach Sports Complex. The $37 million complex is scheduled to open its first phase in May 2019. More than 100 people attended the ground-breaking ceremony, including officials from Visit Panama City Beach, the Bay County Tourism Development Council, The St. Joe Company, Bay […]

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Esports Arena Las Vegas opened in March at the Luxor Hotel and Casino and is one of several such venues operated around the world by Allied Esports. Photo courtesy of Jason Gewirtz

A Place to Play

For years, the main ballroom at the Arlington Convention Center in Texas functioned as such spaces usually do. The 35,000-square-foot carpeted room accommodated meetings, and its adjacent meeting rooms were sufficient for breakout sessions. But the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau is shifting gears completely for the space in what could be a sign of […]

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PBA Signs Streaming Deal with FloSports

FloSports has announced a multiyear deal to be the live streaming rights partner of the Professional Bowlers Association. As part of the deal, FloSports will launch FloBowling.com, a new site where fans can access PBA’s Xtra Frame for live and on-demand PBA coverage. The site will offer access to competition, breaking news, highlights, original documentaries […]

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USAPA Reaches Partnership Agreement with Professional Pickleball Registry

USA Pickleball Association has signed an agreement with Professional Pickleball Registry for PPR to become the official education and certification partner of the national governing body. PPR is a newly formed subsidiary of Professional Tennis Registry, an organization of tennis teaching professionals and coaches with nearly 16,500 members in 125 countries. The multiyear deal is expected to benefit tennis coaches […]

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