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Key Customer Groups for Sports Tourism Facilities

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Sports Tourism Facilities: Key Customer Groups Whether you operate a small recreation center or a major sports tourism facility, keeping a close eye on your customer demographics is an important part of successful operations. There are many distinctive groups of customers who will be part of your revenue stream, so it is important to be […]

Sports Tourism: The Importance of Networking with Teams and Leagues

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SFA Advice: Networking with Teams and Leagues in Sports Tourism When hosting a sports tourism event, there are many ways to think about who your customers are. Of course, the fans who come to attend the events are your customers. And the athletes who play in the events are also your customers. But it is […]

Preparing for Sports Tourism Events – Event Safety

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Event Safety: Preparing for Sports Tourism Events There are endless details to consider when preparing for a sports tourism event but planning for event safety is critical. From the athletes to the audiences to the bus drivers, being ready with clear rules, trained staff, and emergency preparedness takes serious planning. Sports Facilities Advisory is here […]

Preparing for Sports Tourism Events – Customer Service

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Customer Service: Preparing for Sports Tourism Events When a major event is coming up at your sports tourism facility, there will be many details to plan for. From concessions inventory to staffing needs, you must be prepared to make the most of the influx of customers. The best way to ensure a safe, enjoyable and […]

Advice for Sports Facilities that Reach Max Capacity

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Sports Facilities Advisory – Advice for Facilities that Reach Max Capacity Across the United States, many sports facilities are enjoying unprecedented success. From small community centers to large sports tourism facilities, many facility managers are facing the problem of maxed out capacity at their facilities. Too much success is a great problem to have, but […]

Forgotten Sports Complex Amenities for Sports Tourism

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Five Forgotten Sports Complex Amenities for Sports Tourism If you are developing a sports complex with the intention to break into the sports tourism industry, amenities will play a major part in drawing guests to your facility. Without the right amenities you will struggle to bring in the right talent for your facility, and without […]

Market Research for Facility Planning

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The Importance of Market Research for Facility Planning Developing a community or recreation center can be tricky when it comes to revenue and market demand. Finding strong and consistent revenue streams can prove to be difficult, especially if you aren’t offering exciting attractions. Most facility planning for community or recreation centers will focus on a […]

Three Winter Events for Your Recreation Center

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Three Events to Host at Your Recreation Center This Winter If you are developing a recreation center, a common fear is that there won’t be enough revenue or traffic during the winter once the pool closes for the summer. Even if you aren’t as concerned about the revenue, it’s important to keep community awareness of […]

Keeping a Community Center Parking Lot Clear During Winter

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Keeping Your Community Center Parking Lot Clear During Winter Community centers always present a liability threat, especially for facilities that have activities like rock climbing or weight lifting available. The worst case scenario for any community or recreation center is to have someone get hurt on your property. When winter comes and snow and ice […]

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