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.
Adapted Sports Study
Adapted sports resulted in a $143 million impact in 2023, according to a new study. Photo by Jason Gewirtz

Adapted Sports Events had $143 Million Impact in 2023

Adapted sports remain big business — and are growing, according to a new report conducted by All In Sports Consulting. According to the report, the total economic impact of adapted and para sport-related events nationwide totaled $143.9 million in 2023. The latest figures reflect an increase of 3.45 percent over last year’s findings. The findings […]

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Game-Changing Tech to Enhance the Player Experience

This webinar took place November 14, 2024, and is available on demand. Watch Now Webinar Description: In this SportsTravel Webinar, discover new tech platforms that are transforming the sports event landscape by improving the experience for players, coaches, and parents. This session will dive into powerful tools designed for event organizers, including roster management, real-time […]

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Lasso Safe Launches Program to Monitor Athlete Safety

Lasso Safe has announced the launch of the Sports Wellness Platform, a scientific-based service for the recognition, monitoring and betterment of sport participant experiences. The safe sport organization’s tool, created after years research, will allow event organizers to monitor the safety and well-being of participants at their events by gauging their emotional, physical and social […]

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Pickleball Agency Hires Chief Revenue Officer

Pickleball in the Sun, a lifestyle brand and experiential marketing agency dedicated to pickleball, has named Nancy Reynolds to the new position of chief revenue officer. An executive with  experience in sales leadership and channel transformation, Reynolds joins the team with a record of driving growth at some of the world’s top tech firms. “As […]

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TEAMS ’24 Conference Program

Access the Conference Program for TEAMS ’24, which will be held September 23-26 in Anaheim, California, at the Anaheim Convention Center. Included in the Program: A Welcome to TEAMS ’24 Words of welcome from Sports Division ice President Jason Gewirtz. Conference Schedule The full schedule of events for TEAMS ’24. Thank You to Our Partners […]

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SportsTravel Podcast Geoff Freeman

Geoff Freeman: How U.S. Travel Views the Sports Market

As president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, Geoff Freeman is the leading advocate for the more than $1 trillion U.S. travel and hospitality industry. In this role, he is charged with positioning the industry to seize emerging opportunities and further establishing travel as a vital economic force in the United States. Before taking over […]

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SportsTravel Podcast Susannah Scaroni

Susannah Scaroni: On the Paralympics, Marathons and Improving Adaptive Sports Events

Like many Olympians and Paralympians, Susannah Scaroni has had to overcome her share of challenges. In her case, a car accident at the age of 5 caused her to need a wheelchair for mobility, a journey that led her to adaptive sports. Her initial experience was not positive. But when she discovered a welcoming adaptive […]

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Set in Stone

There are a number of ways to honor retired athletes and their exemplary careers for which the criteria are generally understood. We sort of know a Hall of Fame player when we see one, though we can debate around the margins. We also recognize an athlete who has contributed to his or her team for […]

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