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Lakeshore Foundation has been providing opportunities for adaptive athletes for 40 years and hosts competitions, including the recent Pioneer Classic that brought 20 wheelchair basketball teams to the complex. (Photo by Jason Gewirtz)

Adapted Sport Industry Generated $163 Million in 2024

Adapted and para sport-related events in the United States generated an estimated economic impact of $163.97 million in 2024, according to a study conducted by All In Sport Consulting in partnership with Stitch Marketing Research and Huddle Up Group. The figure, presented at the annual Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium (LABS), marks an increase of 14 percent over the previous […]

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A panel of industry experts examined the new normal in collegiate athletics during the TEAMS Conference in Columbus, Ohio.(Photo by Jared Wickerham)

Navigating the Changing Landscape of College Sports

Between the House settlement and evolving funding models, collegiate athletics are realizing a drastic change. As a result, the pathways that traditionally developed future Olympians and Paralympians are also shifting. At the TEAMS Conference & Expo, held October 13–16 in Columbus, Ohio, a panel of experts delved into this new narrative and how organizations can […]

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Mission Viejo Adds More Olympic Training Programs

Athletes from five countries will join Team USA in conducting their 2028 Pre-Games Training in Mission Viejo, California, in the leadup to the 2028 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles. Through a strategic effort, Mission Viejo in Orange County has positioned itself as a training hub for the Games, including the signing of a multiyear […]

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A new study commissioned by Northstar Meetings Group outlines ways cities and rights holders can work together to produce better events. Photo by Jason Gewirtz

Northstar Releases AISTS Report on Event Organizer Host Decisions

A study published by the Lausanne-based International Academy of Sport Science and Technology (AISTS) has pulled back the curtain on some of the challenges facing the sports event bidding world. The report, commissioned by the Northstar Meetings Group, reveals the shared ground for rights holders and prospective hosts when it comes to the bidding process […]

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SportsEngine and HotelPlanner Combine on Hotel Reservation Service

SportsEngine has announced a new, white-label service for reserving hotel room blocks for tournaments and events, working with HotelPlanner on the project as its official travel partner. The multiyear agreement will integrate HotelPlanner’s hotel booking technology into SportsEngine’s platform to create a new room-block feature. The feature will also be available to customer organizations using […]

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Marketing Veterans Launch Agency Around Global Sports Events

A group of industry marketing veterans has launched Local Action Marketing, a sports marketing agency with global affiliate members and advisors and an emphasis on upcoming global sports events in and around Los Angeles. The agency will provide marketing and logistics services, including location scouting, public relations, advertising, video and photography, broadcast and talent resources, […]

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Playeasy Launches New Business Divisions

Playeasy has announced the creation of two dedicated business lines — Playeasy Network and Playeasy Experiences — both powered by the company’s shared technology foundation, the Playeasy Platform. Playeasy is launching the new products to continue its efforts at connecting destinations, event organizers, venues and visitors through a connected platform. “This evolution reflects the two […]

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Annie White addresses the TEAMS Conference in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jared Wickerham)

NGBs Provide Updates at TEAMS Conference

At the TEAMS Conference & Expo in Columbus, Ohio, attendees heard insights from a wide range of Olympic national governing bodies provide updates on their organizations. The updates were part of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic SportsLink program that is co-located at the conference. Below is an overview of the updates shared. USA Fencing USA […]

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Winners of 2025 SportsTravel Awards Announced at TEAMS ’25

The Northstar Meetings Group announced the winners of the 2025 SportsTravel Awards during the TEAMS ’25 Conference & Expo in Columbus, Ohio, honoring the best events, new venue and host city in the sports-event industry. TEAMS: Travel, Events And Management in Sports, is the world’s largest gathering of event organizers and travel planners from the sports […]

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