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SportsTravel publisher Jason Gewirtz is on the ground in Italy for the Winter Olympic Games. Follow along here for his latest updates. MILAN — The Olympic flame is one of those iconic symbols that has endured for generations. And on the eve of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, thousands packed Milan’s historic Piazza del Duomo […]
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Editor’s note: This is the first piece in SportsTravel’s weeklong Olympic preview. Check back each day for coverage of the event, the venues and the opening ceremony as well as a look back at the last time Italy hosted the Winter Games 20 years ago. And stay tuned during the Games, where SportsTravel publisher Jason […]
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Esports isn’t simply about filling seats — it’s about creating content that fills screens. While live fans bring an undeniable energy to an arena, the majority of the audience watches online. Today’s venues must evolve beyond hosting spectators; they need to function as high-performance media production hubs that deliver broadcast-quality experiences for both in-person attendees […]
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Organizers of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina have unveiled ambitious plans for an Opening Ceremony that will be held in four locations across Northern Italy and will include two cauldrons, underscoring the widespread nature of the upcoming Games. The Games’ unique double cauldrons will be in public spaces and will be lit simultaneously […]
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Atlantic City has emerged as a go-to destination for tournaments and championships — and in this video testimonial, two leading organizers explain why. Tony Leko of 3STEP Sports, and Al Lau of AVP Pro Beach Volleyball, share how Atlantic City offers more than a place to play: It’s a true destination where athletes and families […]
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Panama City Beach will celebrate the opening of its newly completed turf fields at Publix Sports Park, attracting thousands of athletes and visitors who will compete at three football and softball events. The events are projected to generate an estimated $3.8 million in direct economic impact, benefiting local hotels, restaurants, retailers and small businesses throughout […]
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The Collective Best has invited Casey Taker, co-founder of Salty Sports Society and founder of Anytakers Sports, to join the consulting firm as a partner, adding to its leadership team a veteran in endurance sports, sports community eco-systems and destination strategy. Taker has worked across major sports-related travel and tour programs, helping design and deliver […]
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The Sports Facilities Companies has announced that William Knox and his firm, The Legacy Sports Group, have joined the SFC team. Through a strategic collaboration, The Legacy Sports Group will become part of SFC, which manages and develops sports, recreation, wellness and events venues, a move aimed at strengthening SFC’s capabilities in sports tourism, destination development and […]
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Indian River State College and USA Team Handball have launched a strategic partnership to establish a sustained national team training presence on Florida’s Treasure Coast, with support from Play Treasure Coast, the Treasure Coast Sports Commission, and St. Lucie Public Schools. The partnership marks a significant step in USA Team Handball’s long-term national training site […]
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The USGA has selected SentryWorld, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to host the 2028 U.S. Senior Women’s Open and 2034 U.S. Senior Open Championships. The events will mark the fourth and fifth USGA championships held at the venue. “We are excited to return to SentryWorld and the state of Wisconsin to conduct these two premier senior […]
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