Sports Planning Guide

09/18/2025

From Host to Owner: The Future of Sports Tourism is Here - https://mailchi.mp/ptmgroups/from-host-to-owner-the-future-of-sports-tourism-is-here
The sports tourism landscape is evolving fast. Get strategies from our new whitepaper to transform sporting events.

09/11/2025

Your September Playbook for Winning Sports Events - https://mailchi.mp/ptmgroups/your-september-playbook-for-winning-sports-events
Discover top venues, tournament trends and insider tips from Williamsburg to Wisconsin to plan unforgettable sports events this September.

09/04/2025

New $14M Sports Complex + Milwaukee’s $74M Tourism Win - https://mailchi.mp/ptmgroups/new-14m-sports-complex-milwaukees-74m-tourism-win
Discover how major projects and niche events are driving sports tourism growth and reshaping the event planning landscape.

09/02/2025

Missouri is getting ready for its biggest sports moment yet: the FIFA World Cup 2026. ⚽

Jim Rowland, national account manager of sports for the Visit Missouri, is helping shape strategies to showcase the state’s world-class venues, passionate fans, and authentic hospitality, all while ensuring the impact extends far beyond Visit KC.

From $700M in stadium renovations to building statewide sports tourism initiatives, Rowland shares how Missouri is preparing to welcome the world and leverage this once-in-a-generation event to elevate its global profile.

Read our exclusive interview with Jim to see how Missouri is positioning itself as a premier sports destination. 👇

Jim Rowland talks Missouri’s sports tourism growth, FIFA World Cup 2026 readiness, and showcasing the state on a global stage.

08/28/2025

Oklahoma’s Sports Boom, Pickleball News, and Event Planning Insights - https://mailchi.mp/ptmgroups/oklahomas-sports-boom-pickleball-news-and-event-planning-insights
From pickleball partnerships to Oklahoma’s rising facilities, explore the latest trends, tips, and destinations shaping sports tourism.

08/21/2025

The Future of Sports Tourism Starts Here: August’s Must-Know Facility Updates - https://mailchi.mp/ptmgroups/the-future-of-sports-tourism-starts-here-augusts-must-know-facility-updates

Perfect Game’s new complex, Huntsville’s pickleball boom, and trend insights to fuel your sports event strategy in 2025.

08/14/2025

From Iowa’s Hidden Gems to Game-Changing New Venues: Your August Sports Planning Playbook - https://mailchi.mp/ptmgroups/from-iowas-hidden-gems-to-game-changing-new-venues-your-august-sports-planning-playbook
Discover Iowa’s top facilities, major new sports projects, global destination updates, and insider tips to plan your next winning event.

08/07/2025

Discover the Latest Game-Changers in Sports Tourism — Don’t Miss Out! - https://mailchi.mp/ptmgroups/discover-the-latest-game-changers-in-sports-tourism-dont-miss-out
From PA Sports’ newest member to Where2Play innovations and top venues nationwide — everything you need to elevate your next event.

08/07/2025

What’s the future of sports tourism? You’re looking at it.

Across the United States, sports venues are no longer just venues, they’re the centerpieces of vibrant, experience-driven destinations. Think premier complexes surrounded by hotels, restaurants, retail and entertainment, all walkable, all purpose-built for families, athletes and fans.

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) unpacks this transformation into a handy whitepaper, and you can download it FREE at Sports Planning Guide right here!

🔍 What you’ll find inside:
✔️ How mixed-use sports developments are driving hotel nights and revenue.
✔️ Real-world case studies from Visit Overland Park, INBirmingham & more.
✔️ Funding models like TIFs, hotel taxes & public-private partnerships.
✔️ What today’s athletes, families & planners want most.
✔️ The role of esports lounges, "eatertainment," and wellness in modern design.

Whether you’re a destination, a planner or a facility operator, this is your roadmap to where the industry is headed.

Discover how youth sports complexes are anchoring next-gen mixed-use developments, boosting local economies, and redefining destination design.

07/31/2025

Inside Florida’s Sports Boom and the 💰 Billions Reshaping Event Planning - https://mailchi.mp/ptmgroups/inside-floridas-sports-boom-and-the-billions-reshaping-event-planning
From Olympic dreams to mega-complexes across the U.S. & England, discover what’s driving sports tourism in 2025. Don’t miss this week’s InSite.

07/29/2025

Have you checked out SPG's latest Where2Play: Tracks & Courses guide? Along with three exclusive features, this free guide includes 115 detailed venues, hosting sports like track & field, cycling, BMX, triathlons and more. Learn about Tracks & Courses in our latest video! 🏃‍♀️🚲

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Track season is in full swing, and so is your opportunity to plan smarter. The 2025 Where 2 Play: Tracks and Courses edition is now live at SportsPlanningGui...

07/24/2025

🏆 Bourbon, Branding & Booking Powerhouses: What’s Fueling Sports Tourism Right Now - https://mailchi.mp/ptmgroups/bourbon-branding-booking-powerhouses-whats-fueling-sports-tourism-right-now
US Sports Congress heads to Kentucky, plus top venues, safety tips, and can't-miss destinations from Texas to Oregon in this action-packed issue.