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Why Data Privacy Matters in Sports

The sports-event industry ranks pretty high when it comes to the amount of personal data being exchanged en masse with third-party vendors.

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Posted On : February 22, 2019 By : Amit Khanna
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The Times Are Changing

We all know the challenges that face youth sports: Higher costs are threatening to put organized sports out of reach for many families. I’ve seen it in my own household, where our 8-year-old son has already participated

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Posted On : November 20, 2018 By : Jason Gewirtz
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Why Data Privacy Matters in Sports

Amit Khanna: Perspectives
Whether fans are interested in football, baseball, NASCAR or major events…

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Posted On : November 19, 2018 By : Amit Khanna
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Falling for Something New

Jason Gewirtz: From the Editor
For many people, the fall season marks an ending of sorts as summer fades away…

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Posted On : September 13, 2018 By : Jason Gewirtz
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A Matter Of Fact

Jason Gewirtz: From the Editor
At SportsTravel, we’ve long believed that sports matter. It’s why we’ve been…

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Posted On : July 23, 2018 By : Jason Gewirtz
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Room for Growth

Jason Gewirtz: From the Editor
It’s hard not to admire the growth strategy at Major League Soccer. The launch…

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Posted On : July 3, 2018 By : Jason Gewirtz
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Dew Tour Shows Off New Tricks

The annual summer 2018 Dew Tour, presented by Mountain Dew and TEN: The Enthusiast Network, was recently staged in Long Beach, California, June 28­­–July 1. Free and open to the public, the event featured more than 80 top skateboarders in team, individual, pro and amateur competitions. A sponsor village, festival, outdoor music stage and local […]

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Posted On : July 3, 2018 By : Jennifer Lee
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Connecting With Youth and Teens

Thousands of young fans poured into Barclays Center in Brooklyn last fall as I watched from a suite with a dozen or so community leaders and teen-engagement experts. The enthusiasm in the arena was off the charts. No, it wasn’t a Brooklyn Nets home game or a Bruno Mars concert. It was an esports tournament. […]

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Posted On : June 8, 2018 By : Lenny Silberman
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Why a Travel and Hospitality Team is Crucial for Esports

Nostalgia is a strong and emotional aphrodisiac. It captures hearts, dreams, energy and money in a way nothing else can. In 2018, nostalgia is back in a big way and is taking on a new form of entertainment. Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard about the next entertainment revolution—esports. […]

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Posted On : June 7, 2018 By : Staff
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USA Triathlon Builds a Legacy

Jennifer Lee: On Assignment
Hosts of the Olympic and Paralympic Games typically plan for the legacy…

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Posted On : May 22, 2018 By : Jennifer Lee

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The @dewtour adaptive park competition was a crowd The @dewtour adaptive park competition was a crowd-pleaser with some of the best tricks and fan support of the entire weekend at @dsmskatepark in Des Moines. #adaptivesports #adaptiveskateboarding #skatebording #dewtour @felipenunesskate @vinisardi
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Time sheets: If you’re an event organizer, you k Time sheets: If you’re an event organizer, you know. Swimming at the State Games of America was held at the @wellmarkymca in downtown Des Moines and was one of the most popular of sports offered, as was evident on the wall. #swimming #timesheets #eventorganizer #sportsevents #youthsports @catchdesmoines @iowagames
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Athletes from 46 states plus the U.S. Virgin Islan Athletes from 46 states plus the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada are competing this weekend at the State Games of America in Ames and Des Moines, Iowa. One highlight is getting to mark your hometown on the map. #stategames @discover_ames @catchdesmoines @iowagames #map #sports #youthsports #amateursports #geography
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More than 16,000 athletes, officials and spectator More than 16,000 athletes, officials and spectators from 46 states are in Ames and Des Moines, Iowa, this weekend for the State Games of America, organized by the National Congress of State Games across 30 venues. SportsTravel is on hand and will share some of the action, which covers dozens of sports, including competitive yoga, light saber and more. #stategames @catchdesmoines @discover_ames @iowastateu @iowagames #iowa #lightsaber #wrestling #yoga #track #archery #cauldron #soccer #youthsoccer
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Dodger Stadium is one of the best venues to watch Dodger Stadium is one of the best venues to watch a sporting event and the iconic stadium didn’t disappoint last night during the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
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