Sports Tourism

Can Los Angeles "Digest" the Olympics?

Can Los Angeles "Digest" the Olympics?

In 2028, Los Angeles will become the center of global attention as it hosts the XXXIV Summer Olympic Games. Although the event is still several years away, in the tourism and hospitality industry, time moves differently. Preparing for such a large-s...

Iana Petrova

Business evelopment leader and hospitality technology expert

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Can Los Angeles "Digest" the Olympics?

Travelers’ Biometric Embrace

In less than two years, the United States, along with Canada and Mexico, will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup—the largest in history. This event kicks off a decade of global sporting events—from soccer, to F1 racing, to rugby, and two Olympics—that wil...

Ryan Propis

Vice President of Security and Facilitation, U.S. Travel Association

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Looking Ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh and Its Impact on the Hotel Market

With Pittsburgh recently announced as the host city for the 2026 NFL Draft, we take a look at the impact of previous drafts on both the host cities and area hotels.

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Christian Cross

Vice President, HVS Buffalo

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Sports and Conventions Support Hotel Industry in Cincinnati, OH

Sports and Conventions Support Hotel Industry in Cincinnati, OH

The Cincinnati lodging market is gearing up for an influx in demand fueled by the renovation of the Duke Energy Convention Center. Moreover, recent success and changes in the city’s diverse sports scene are drawing visitors from near and far.

Brian Arevalo

Senior Vice President, Chicago

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THE PLAYERS Championship’s Impact on Jacksonville Hotels in 2024

Each year, Ponte Vedra Beach in the greater Jacksonville, Florida, area hosts THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. The event, often referred to as “golf’s fifth major,” is an annual tournament on the PGA Tour and offers the largest purse of any...

Angela Lahti

Associate, Tampa - St. Pete

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“Volleyball Day in Nebraska” Sets World Attendance Record and Boosts Hotel Demand

Approximately 92,000 Nebraska volleyball fans packed Memorial Stadium on August 30, 2023, to watch the Nebraska Huskers sweep Omaha in an outdoor match, setting a new women’s sporting event attendance record. Local hotels benefited from the midweek ...

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Sara E. E. Olson

Director, Omaha

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Beyond the PGA Championship: Exciting Happenings in Rochester

Beyond the PGA Championship: Exciting Happenings in Rochester

The 2023 PGA Championship and the 2024 solar eclipse are just the start of the exciting events and projects in the Rochester area. With the world’s eyes on the city in May 2023 as it hosted golf’s second major championship of the year, this article ...

Christian Cross

Christian Cross

Vice President, HVS Buffalo

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Beyond the PGA Championship: Exciting Happenings in Rochester

Spokane County: A Growing Sports and Event Destination

Spokane County’s current and under-construction offerings of sporting and event facilities continue to increase visibility for the market regionally and nationally. This article outlines the recent and upcoming changes to the county’s event faciliti...

Claude Xue

Associate, HVS Portland

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