PUSH Sports

05/27/2026

Conference Review

Sports Xpress Fort Myers Beach: When Presence Is the Point



There are conferences you attend around your schedule—and then there are conferences that require you to clear the calendar entirely. Sports Xpress firmly falls into the latter category.

From the moment the week began in Fort Myers Beach, it was clear that this was not a passive experience. The format is aggressive by design. Days are full, transitions are intentional, and the expectation—spoken or not—is that you show up fully. If you arrive planning to juggle calls, sneak off for emails, or half-engage between meetings, you’re likely missing the point.

There are conferences you attend around your schedule—and then there are conferences that require you to clear the calendar entirely. Sports Xpress firmly falls into the latter category. From the moment the week began in Fort Myers Beach, it was clear that this was not a passive experience. The f

05/26/2026

Mastering Sleep on Airplanes: Tips for Sports Tourism Professionals

For sports tourism professionals, travel is an unavoidable and often grueling part of the job. From scouting venues to attending conventions, managing sports events, and meeting with clients across multiple cities or states, being in transit can feel like a second job. Long flights, tight connection

05/26/2026

Marketing Predictions for 2026 and the Emerging Trends Reshaping U.S. Sports Tourism

The marketing landscape across the United States sports tourism industry is evolving faster than ever, and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for destinations, sports commissions, event rights holders, and venue operators seeking to remain competitive in a rapidly changing travel environment.

04/15/2026

Conference Review

Leading with Transparency

Lessons from USA Triathlon's Endurance Exchange for the Sports Tourism Industry

By Casey Taker

In an era where sports organizations are navigating heightened expectations, economic pressure, and increasingly vocal stakeholders, transparency is no longer a “nice to have.” It is a leadership requirement. USA Triathlon’s recent Endurance Exchange in Orlando offered a compelling example of ...

04/08/2026

PUSH Magazine Volume 6, Issue 4

PUSH Health

Heart-Healthy Fuel for Sports Tourism Professionals

Foods That Help Manage Cholesterol on the Go

Foods that help manage cholesterol on the go.

04/07/2026

PUSH Magazine Volume 6, Issue 4

Destination Spotlight

John Mark Freeze, Experience Spartanburg, SC

John Mark Freeze talks sports tourism, game day must haves and what's to love about Spartanburg SC

04/07/2026

PUSH Magazine Volume 6, Issue 4

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02/26/2026

PUSH Magazine V6 I3

Industry Confidential

Check in every issue for the unfiltered thoughts of our guest writers and contributors as they discuss the hottest topics in sports tourism.

In this issue, our guest writer explores how to select the ideal travel tech partner.

Check in every issue for the unfiltered thoughts of our guest writers and contributors as they discuss the hottest topics in sports tourism. In this issue, our guest writer explores how to select the ideal travel tech partner.

02/24/2026

PUSH Management

A Shifting Job Market in U.S. Sports Tourism

The job market in the United States has taken a sharp turn in recent years, and the sports tourism industry is no exception. Where workers once freely moved between roles in search of better pay or advancement, today’s environment reflects a more cautious approach. Employees are staying in their p...

02/11/2026

PUSH TRAVEL

How to Bring Fitness Into Your Next Work Conference

Attending a conference doesn’t have to mean sitting in a room all day with stale coffee and PowerPoint slides. For the modern professional traveler, there’s a sweet spot between work, networking, and staying active, even in a packed schedule. With a little planning, your carry-on can be a toolkit for productivity and adventure.

https://www.raconteurs.us/push-articles/packing-for-adventure

Attending a conference doesn’t have to mean sitting in a room all day with stale coffee and PowerPoint slides. For the modern professional traveler, there’s a sweet spot between work, networking, and staying active—even in a packed schedule. With a little planning, your carry-on can be a toolk...