Arlington, Texas, to Build E-Sports Stadium
The city of Arlington, Texas, has announced plans to build a 100,000-square-foot e-sports stadium it says will be the largest of its kind…
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WSL Founders’ Cup of Surfing to be Held at Surf Ranch in California
The World Surf League has announced that the Founders’ Cup of Surfing presented by Michelob Ultra Pure Gold will be held at the…
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Las Vegas Ballpark, Southwest Aerial (PRNewsfoto/The Howard Hughes Corporation)
Construction Underway on the Las Vegas Ballpark
Construction has begun on the new Las Vegas Ballpark, a 10,000-person capacity baseball stadium that will be the home of the Las Vegas 51s, a member of the…
Continue ReadingClosing Thoughts on the 2018 Olympic Winter Games
The Pyeongchang Olympic Winter Games have come to a close, an event that organizers can objectively determine a success on many levels. Like all Olympic Games, the 2018 edition did not come without its controversies or concerns moving forward. But to a large extent, the Games were well organized and the execution was on par […]
Continue ReadingOn the Menu: Hot Dogs and Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Cake
At the venues being used for the Olympic Winter Games, attendees can get pretty much the same venue food experience they can receive at sporting events in the United States, with some notable exceptions. Organizers have made sure to include many Western sports stadium staples, including hot dogs (about $5), pizza (about $4), popcorn (about […]
Continue ReadingBig Air Offers Big Opportunity
Of the four new sports on the Olympic Winter Games program, only one—big air snowboard—requires its own venue. That allows host cities to get a bit creative when it comes to where to place the enormous ramp required to allow the sport’s elite athletes to do their amazing tricks. In Pyeongchang, organizers have made an […]
Continue ReadingAn Inside Look at Olympic Park
The Pyeongchang Olympic Winter Games has a bit of a large playing field, with events largely taking place in two areas: outdoor events in the Pyeongchang mountains and, 45 minutes away, indoor events in the coastal city of Gangneung. As a result, there are two Olympic Parks, areas where ticketholders can generally walk around, shop, […]
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IOC Announces Plan to Reduce Costs to Host Cities
The International Olympic Committee has unveiled more than 100 reforms aimed at increasing the flexibility and reducing the costs of cities…
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Omni Hotel Opens Near SunTrust Park in Atlanta
Omni Hotels & Resorts and the Atlanta Braves have opened the Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta, the official hotel of the Major League…
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Don Dukemineer Joins Foley Sports Tourism
Foley (Alabama) Sports Tourism has hired industry veteran Don Dukemineer as deputy director of sports tourism. He will begin the position February 20…
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