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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The TEAMS Conference takes place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Tuesday October 14, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jared Wickerham)

TEAMS Conference Tackles Hotel Trends, NCAA Bids

The TEAMS Conference & Expo began in earnest October 14 with education sessions on hot topics in the sports industry, including hotel trends and the upcoming NCAA bid cycle. It also included a general session with professional, Olympic and Paralympic athletes as a preview to the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and a welcome […]

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Sports ETA Adds Jordan Dillon, Raelyn Dessart to New Roles

The Sports Events & Tourism Association has announced the addition of Jordan Dillon and Raelyn Dessart to its membership and engagement team. The pair will support Sports ETA’s mission to unite and elevate the organizations and professionals driving the sports events and tourism economy across the nation. “I’m excited to welcome Raelyn and Jordan to our team,” said Michelle Wessels, […]

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College Park, Georgia, Selected for FIBA World Cup Qualifier

USA Basketball has announced that The Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia, will host a USA FIBA Men’s World Cup Qualifying game against Nicaragua on December 1. The arena is home to the WNBA Atlanta Dream and NBA G League College Park Skyhawks. “USA Basketball is excited to begin the journey to the 2027 […]

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Parker, Colorado, Golf Course to Host 2030 USGA Junior Amateur

The Colorado Golf Club, in Parker, Colorado, will serve as the host site for the 2030 USGA U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. The dates of the championship to be held at the course south of Denver will be July 22–27, 2030. “The USGA is excited to return to Colorado Golf Club and appreciates the club’s support of […]

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The Savannah Bananas experience is a spectacle in yellow, from the pregame festivities to the final out. (Photo by Jason Gewirtz)

Savannah Bananas Announce 2026 Schedule

The Savannah Bananas will expand their footprint in 2026, announcing the inaugural season of what the organization is calling the Banana Ball Championship League, with events in 75 stadiums in 45 states. The games are expected to attract up to 3.2 million spectators. “This is the most ambitious tour and schedule we’ve ever embarked on,” […]

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Peoria, Illinois, to Host Collegiate Esports Competition

Discover Peoria, the city of Peoria, the Peoria Civic Center and the Illinois Office of Tourism have announced Future Play in Peoria — a citywide entertainment, gaming and tech festival that will head to the Illinois city September 18–20, 2026. The event, produced by Cinematic, will be staged at the Civic Center Convention Center and […]

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US Youth Soccer Awards Wichita 2026–2008 National Presidents Cup

US Youth Soccer has selected Wichita to host the 2026, 2027 and 2028 National Presidents Cup — the first time the event will be held in Wichita for three consecutive years. The event will be staged at SCHEELS Stryker Sports Complex. Wichita previously hosted in 2023 and 2024. “Wichita has proven to be an ideal […]

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Sports Wellness Platform, ACES Partner on Athlete Safety Tool

Sports Wellness Platform has partnered with ACES, the Association of Chief Executives for Sport, to bring preemptive health and wellness science to its member organizations. The collaboration will debut at the TEAMS Conference & Expo, October 13–16, in Columbus, Ohio, where SWP will host live demonstrations for ACES members and their staff. As part of […]

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