Episode 6 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Jason Gewritz, the managing editor of Sports Travel Magazine and VP of the Sports Division at Northstar Meetings Group, who provides an overview of the sports travel industry. He discusses the role of Sports Travel Magazine in connecting sports event organizers with cities and venues that want to host events. Gewirtz also highlights the findings of a study commissioned by Sports ETA, which revealed that sports-related travel is a $52 billion industry. He emphasizes the significant economic impact of amateur sports and collegiate championships on travel, hotel stays, and local economies. The conversation also touches on the growth of esports, the impact of pickleball and cricket on sports-related travel, and the upcoming international sports events in the United States.

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00:00 Introduction and Overview of Sports Travel Magazine
01:10 About SportsTravel Magazine
03:48 Sports ETA Economic Impact Study
04:07 The Economic Impact of Amateur Sports and Collegiate Championships
06:01 $52 Billionn Industry
10:04 Is Youth Sports Recession Proof?
14:19 The Growing Industry of Esports
19:06 Sports Title in eSports
22:10 Pickleball Economic Impact
25:43 And Now for Something Completely Different
25:56 The Emergence of Cricket in the United States
28:48 Upcoming International Sports Events in the United States
31:34 Jason's Career Start in Journalism
32:42 Podcast Intro.MP4
32:44 Meeting the Weirdest Famous People

Takeaways

- Sports Travel Magazine connects sports event organizers with cities and venues for hosting events.
- Amateur sports and collegiate championships have a significant economic impact on travel and local economies.
- Esports is a growing industry with live events and competitions.
- Pickleball is experiencing rapid growth and may lead to the development of dedicated venues.
- Cricket is emerging in the United States, with the sport being included in the Olympics and hosting international events.
- The United States will host several major international sports events in the coming years, creating opportunities for sports-related travel.

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