Author: Jason Gewirtz

Jason Gewirtz is the editor and publisher of SportsTravel. He has worked at the magazine in various roles since 2008, including as managing editor and editor. He is a former member of the Sports ETA board of directors.
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Travis Murphy: The Need for Sports Diplomacy

Travis Murphy’s work background is a fascinating one, and one that you may not realize is a key component of the sports industry behind the scenes. Before starting his company Jetr Global Sport + Entertainment, he previously served as the senior director of international government affairs for the National Basketball Association. In that role, he […]

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SoFi Stadium will be the host of matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will host portions of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Leaders Declare Region Open for Travel

The recent wildfires that ripped through the Los Angeles region have left an enormous economic impact in their wake. But leaders in the area’s travel and tourism community have issued a message that the region not only remains open for business but plans to thrive despite the challenges that remain. That message is especially timely […]

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Gareth Kaminski-Cook Named CEO of HBC Event Services

HBC Event Services has named Gareth Kaminski-Cook as its new CEO. Based in Winchester, England, Kaminski-Cook has 30 years of experience in market-leading industrial organizations across several business sectors. His career has included leadership roles at companies such as Saint Gobain, Rexam, BPB and Danaher, where he played pivotal roles in driving innovation and achieving […]

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Webinar: Trends in Sports-Related Travel

This webinar took place February 6, 2025, and is available on demand: Watch Now Webinar Description: In this SportsTravel Webinar, hear from leaders across the sports-events industry on the trends your organization needs to be aware of in the coming year. Topics will include event management, event bidding, housing outlooks, hotel trends, needs of sports […]

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Sports-Event Industry Trends in 2025

The team at SportsTravel has racked up thousands of miles this past year in the name of sports-related travel, attending sporting events at all levels from youth tournaments to the Olympic Games and the Super Bowl. Along the way, we’ve assembled some observations of those events and the logistics behind them. In this conversation, Executive […]

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Scimitar Inks Apparel Deal with USA Pentathlon Multisport

USA Pentathlon Multisport has named Scimitar Apparel as the official competition apparel sponsor for Team USA. USAPM oversees the Olympic sport of modern pentathlon and related multisport disciplines. Under terms of the deal, Scimitar Apparel, known for high-performance sportswear and sustainability initiatives, will outfit USAPM athletes in cutting-edge gear for training and at domestic and […]

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Sunisa Lee competes in the floor exercise during the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert, File)

New Orleans Selected to Host 2025 U.S Gymnastics Championships

New Orleans has been selected to host the 2025 U.S. Gymnastics Championships and the USA Gymnastics National Congress and Trade Show. The event, hosted by Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, will be staged at the Smoothie King Center, August 7–10. It will be the first time in 30 years that New Orleans has hosted the […]

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Ryan Walsh Named Harris County–Houston Sports Authority CEO

The Harris County–Houston Sports Authority has appointed Ryan Walsh as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Janis Burke, who held the post for 18 years before being removed in October. Walsh takes over following the recent ouster of Burke, who was responsible for nearly two decades of high-profile events coming to Houston. The sports authority […]

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International Tennis Hall of Fame Launches Program to Inspire Student-Athletes

The International Tennis Hall of Fame has launched a new program aimed at promoting the sport to younger players by tapping into lessons from legends of tennis. The “Be Legendary” program is designed to immerse young players ages 10–18 in the history of tennis, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and sharing the inspiring stories of […]

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National Ability Center Celebrates 40 Years in Adaptive Sports

The National Ability Center, a nonprofit organization that provides adaptive recreation and outdoor adventures for individuals, families and groups with disabilities, will celebrate its 40th year of service in 2025, announcing a series of events to recognize the anniversary. To date, the Park City, Utah-based NAC has served over 300,000 individuals and families and trained […]

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