Tim Schneider: Publisher’s Post
Since 1998, the TEAMS Conference & Expo has served as the gathering place for sports-event organizers…


Bob Latham: Winners And Losers
This month marks my 10th anniversary writing for SportsTravel. Doing the easy math, that makes this my 100th column…

Atlanta Braves Announce Executive Changes
The Atlanta Braves have announced several organizational changes, including Executive Vice-President…
Continue ReadingBNP Paribas Open
In a destination that typically sees sunny skies and smiling faces, an unexpected dark cloud made its way to Indian Wells, California, on Sunday, March 20. Hours before the finals at the BNP Paribas Open, CEO and Tournament Director Raymond Moore made a number of derogatory comments about the Women’s Tennis Association at a morning breakfast with the media. His remarks provoked outrage in the tennis world and prompted…
Running Events Evolve With the Times By Jason Gewirtz After years of double-digit growth, running events are having to rethink how to attract more participants, and especially those in the next generation. Dan Nagler is similar to other runners. A few years back, he and a buddy signed up for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon […]
Continue ReadingStarting Off Strong In the Mountains By Laurie McLaughlin From dry red bluffs to snowy pine forests, the vast territory that makes up the Mountain West reflects more geographic diversity than any other region in the United States. The stunning scenery—large deserts and the highest mountains in America—serves as a beautiful backdrop for athletic events of every […]
Continue ReadingA Season of Promise By John Conroy For Opening Day 2016, the Kansas City Royals have taken the catchphrase of the legendary Ernie Banks—“Let’s play two!”—and supersized it. “What’s unique about this year is we’re actually going to have two Opening Days,” said Don Costante, senior director of event presentation and production for the Royals. […]
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Tiger Woods Foundation to Host Los Angeles PGA Tour Event
The Tiger Woods Foundation will become the new host organization of the PGA Tour’s historic tournament…
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Virginia Beach CVB Director Jim Ricketts Dies After Brief Illness
Jim Ricketts, director of the Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, has passed away following a…
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X Games to Leave Austin After 2016
ESPN has announced that it will accept bids to host the X Games summer event for two consecutive years in 2017 and 2018, leaving Austin, Texas…
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