Here are a few of the current news stories circulating on the Growth Market of Sports Tourism
(Montreal Gazette) Spread the Game's Reach
Sample quote from article "Sports tourism, of course, is a growing global phenomenon."
http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/Spreading+game+reach/6576641/story.html
(Rockford Register Star) Our View: Tourism a local success story
Sample quote from article "People who come into town for sports events and business reasons spend money here. They support nearly 3,000 jobs and generate about $300 million for hotels, restaurants and other businesses.
http://www.rrstar.com/opinions/x1260496275/Our-View-Tourism-a-local-success-story
(SCNow.com) Myrtle Beach sports tourism season in full swing
Myrtle Beach leaders say each athlete that visits the area benefits the economy
http://www2.scnow.com/news/2012/apr/12/myrtle-beach-sports-tourism-season-full-swing-ar-3596306/
(News Press) Sports tourism generates $84.7M impact for Lee County
Sample quote "Calendar year 2011 was the best year ever for sports tourism in Lee County."
http://www.news-press.com/article/20120508/OPINION/305080015/1002/Exclusive-content-News-Press/Guest-opinion-Sports-tourism-generates-84-7M-impact-Lee-County?odyssey=nav%7Chead
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