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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Inaugural Esports Nations Cup Set for November 2026

The Esports World Cup Foundation will organize the Esports Nations Cup, a new tournament where top esports players will compete to represent their countries. The event will be hosted every two years, with the first edition planned for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November 2026. The event is then expected to rotate to different host cities […]

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USA Artistic Swimming Partners with iGarden

Swimming pools for the nation’s top aquatic athletes need to be as clean as possible. And a new partnership between USA Artistic Swimming and iGarden, makers of pool cleaning equipment, appears to be an ideal match. USA Artistic Swimming has announced the new partnership with iGarden, a subsidiary of Fairland Group, including a live demonstration […]

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Pro Women’s Cycling to Train in Pulaski County

Pulaski County Sports and Entertainment has announced that Cynisca Cycling, one of the world’s top women’s road cycling teams, will train in the Virginia destination for a training camp from August 31 to September 4, 2025. “We are excited to welcome Cynisca Cycling to Pulaski County,” said Tim Miller, executive director of Pulaski County Sports […]

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IBM Study: Sports Fans Embracing AI Habits

A new global research study commissioned by IBM shows that fans are changing the way they consume sports, turning to new, more dynamic experiences, including the use of AI, personalization and real-time features. The survey queried more than 20,000 global sports fans across 12 countries, asking them about their habits in consuming sports of all kinds. The […]

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Webinar: Trends in Youth Sports: What You Need to Know

This webinar took place August 19, 2025, and is available on demand: Watch Now Youth sports proved their sustainable power during the pandemic and their rise only continues. But what does your event and destination need to be aware of that to position your organization for further success? In this webinar, join the president of […]

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Sports ETA Promotes Michelle Wessels, Meagan Grau

The Sports Events & Tourism Association has promoted two longtime team members whose leadership has helped drive the association’s growth over the past two years. Michelle Wessels has been named senior director of membership and engagement, and Meagan Grau has been named senior director of marketing and communications. Through their efforts, Sports ETA has seen […]

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Bananas on the Rocks: Five Things the Savannah Bananas Get Right

I grew up playing, following and loving baseball. The 15-year-old me could name just about any starting nine across Major League Baseball, especially my hometown New York Mets and Yankees. I was all in. In many ways, I’m still all in. I still love the game. But as an adult living in Denver — and […]

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Milwaukee to Host US Speedskating Olympic Trials

For the third consecutive Olympic cycle, the 026 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Long Track will be staged at the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee. The trials, which will be held January 2–5, 2026, will feature the nation’s top skaters competing for spots to represent Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, taking place […]

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U.S. Travel Launches Sports Events Coalition

The U.S. Travel Association has launched America’s Sports and Travel Mega Event Coalition (ASTMEC), a national alliance of sports, travel and business leaders dedicated to helping the United States successfully host the collection of global sporting events headed to the United States over the next decade. ASTMEC is expected to work in close partnership with […]

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Paul Pettas Joins IBM in New Sports Role

Paul Pettas has started a new role as corporate communications lead, for the Sports and Entertainment Partnerships division of IBM. Pettas previously worked for eight years as various communications roles at Centerplate and Sodexo Live!, including the last three years as vice president of brand and communications. IBM has worked with various professional sports leagues […]

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