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The Year Ahead
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| Los
Angeles, CA – Deceember 2016 / Newsmaker Alert / As
the results of the general election make clear, the coming year promises
to be one of transition and change. In our Convention Trends 2017 supplement,
which
begins on page 19, we look at what lies ahead for organizers of large-scale
meetings and events. By delving deeper into topics ranging from event security
to creating a customized group experience, the supplement will help your
organization navigate the road ahead.
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one of our objectives with every issue of SportsTravel.
And it’s been our objective since the launch of SportsTravel,
which will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2017. In the coming year,
our editorial content will examine the key trends that will affect sports-event
organizers. This content, along with our Sports Spotlight and destination
features, news sections, interviews with industry leaders and expert columns
will keep you abreast of the things you need to know to make your organization
and events more successful.
Here’s a sampling of what we have in store: In January, we will turn our attention to football, including the Super Bowl’s return to Houston and the NFL’s revamp of the Pro Bowl in Orlando. In February, we will explore trends in winter sports, where destinations across the country are getting a new look from organizers interested in hosting events. The March issue will look at preparations for one of Major League Baseball’s major international events, the World Baseball Classic, while the April issue will explore the latest trends in events for both tennis and golf. And in May/June, we will examine what goes into producing one of the most challenging events in the industry, the America’s Cup. In July, we’ll dive deep into action sports, where venerable events like the ESPN X Games are getting a fresh start in a new host city and the UCI BMX World Championships returning to the United States for the first time in more than 15 years. Also in the July issue, look for our annual DMAI special supplement, which will explore some of the major trends in the meetings and events industry. In August, we’ll look at one of the major growth opportunities for competitive events with an examination of the future of e-sports. In September, we’ll show ways cities can get involved with reality-based sports programs that can show off a city’s assets like never before. In the October/November issue, we’ll explore how sporting events for veterans are making a major difference in people’s lives and in December, we’ll offer the latest look at the ever-growing sport of lacrosse. For 20 years, we have taken great pride in serving as a trusted source of valued content for our readers and attendees, whether it’s in the pages of SportsTravel or at our live events such as the TEAMS Conference & Expo. As you make your plans for 2017, be sure your calendar includes TEAMS ’17, which will be held October 30– November 2 in Orlando. On behalf of everyone who works to bring you SportsTravel and TEAMS, we would like to thank you for your support. Best wishes for a happy holiday season and a successful year ahead! This current issue of SportsTravel can be viewed in digital format online by clicking here. ### SportsTravel,
the sports world’s event magazine, is published by Los Angeles-based Schneider
Publishing Company, which also publishes Association News.
Founded in 1997, SportsTravel was the first magazine to identify
and serve the sports-related travel and event industry. Schneider Publishing
organizes the TEAMS Conference & Expo, the world’s largest gathering
of sports-event organizers. TEAMS ’17 will be held October 30–November
2, 2017, in Orlando, Florida. In addition, Schneider Publishing organizes
the
Meetings Quest trade-show series for corporate and association
meeting planners. The travel markets served by Schneider Publishing generate
106 million hotel room nights annually. For more information, visit SchneiderPublishing.com
or call toll-free 877-577-3700 or 310-577-3700 if dialing from outside
the United States.
Association News, Meetings Quest, SportsTravel and TEAMS are registered trademarks of Schneider Publishing. |
