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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Fayetteville Hires Robert Cox for Sports Role

DistiNCtly Fayetteville, the destination marketing organization for greater Fayetteville, North Carolina, has named Robert Cox as director of sales and sports commission. In the new role, Cox will lead DistiNCtly Fayetteville’s efforts to recruit and support meetings and sports-related travel and tourism. He will collaborate with local venues, hotels and community partners to drive economic […]

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Sports Facility Management: 5 Habits that Plug Leaks and Boost Profits

Ever wonder how the most successful sports facility managers do it? They seem to keep their fields and courts booked, memberships growing and operations humming without breaking a sweat. Is it luck, or is there a system that sets them apart? The youth sports industry is booming. This market, valued at $50 billion in 2024, […]

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Move United Seeks Hosts for 2027–2028 Nationals

One of the largest adaptive sports events in the United States is seeking host cities for 2027 and 2028. Move United is seeking hosts for the Hartford Nationals, which includes a youth and adult competition component. The weeklong event is staged in July on an annual basis, designed for youth, adults and masters athletes with […]

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USA Gymnastics, NBC Reach Deal Through 2032

USA Gymnastics’ top events will continue to get an audience on NBC Sports, through 2032. The national governing body and the network announced the historic renewal on the cusp of the organization’s national championships in New Orleans. Under terms of the deal, NBC and Peacock will continue to present coverage of USA Gymnastics’ most high-profile […]

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John Kemp: Adaptive Sports, Inclusive Cities and Paralympic Progress

John Kemp may be the perfect person to be at the helm at the Lakeshore Foundation. As you’ll hear in this episode, his passion for the adaptive sports community isn’t just professional. It’s personal. Born without arms and legs, Kemp had to adjust at an early age to his surroundings, and managed to play baseball […]

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Portland Lands 2026 USA Fencing National Championships

Portland, Oregon, will host the 2026 USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge, better known as Summer Nationals. The city’s Oregon Convention Center will host the event June 27–July 6 for 10 straight days of national-title bouts in every weapon, age and division of the sport. “Portland’s fencing heritage, paired with its vibrant, outdoors-loving culture, […]

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One Year Out, 2026 FIFA World Cup Cities Monitor Fan Travel

NEW YORK — With one year to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 11 U.S. host cities are preparing celebrations or festivities to mark the key anniversary date. But despite the milestone, there is still plenty unknown. Among other outstanding issues: The ticketing process is still mostly unclear, the date and location of […]

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Playeasy Launches AI-Driven Platform for Destinations

Playeasy has announced the launch of Playeasy Experiences, a digital platform to help destination marketing organizations deliver event-focused visitor experiences directly through their own websites. The new service uses AI-powered technology to help destinations customize their offerings to potential event organizers and participants, including the ability for visitor to chat with an AI tour guide, […]

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