Sports Tourism Archives - Page 38 of 42

Grand prix racing on the Strip in November 2023. Photos: Formula 1

Formula 1 Car Racing On Strip In November 2023 As Las Vegas Grand Prix Joins Miami, Austin In U.S.

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 Alan Snel Bob Varsha, Bruce Aguilera, Greg Maffei, Josh Wilcock, Stefano Domenicali, Steve Hill, Steve Sisolak, Tony Marnell

By Randy Cannon for LVSportsBiz.com Formula 1, the most prestigious form of global motorsport, is on its way to Las

Oak View Group wants to build a $1 billion arena south of the Strip.

Sports Marketing Sports Tourism Stadiums/Arenas (General) Thomas & Mack Center

City Of Arenas: Tim Leiweke’s Oak View Group Proposes $3 Billion Sports/Entertainment District, Including 20,000-Seat Arena South Of Strip In Las Vegas

March 30, 2022April 1, 2022 Alan Snel Jackie Robinson, Marc Badain, Michael Naft, Nassef Sawiris, Steve Collins, Steve Sisolak, Tick Segerblom, Tim Leiweke, Wes Edens

By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com The company that rebuilt the arena for the NHL Seattle Kraken has bought 25 acres

Bowling Sports Tourism

Before Foley’s Golden Knights, Davis’ Raiders, White’s UFC, Las Vegas Sports Had Michael Gaughan Who Made Vegas A National Bowling Hub

March 16, 2022 Alan Snel Malcolm Gladwell, Michael Gaughan, Pat Christenson

By Pat Christenson for LVSportsBiz.com After being on the job at Las Vegas Events for only a couple of months

Basketball Sports Tourism

Vegas Vibe: Fans Returning To College Hoops Tourneys In Las Vegas Created Electric Madness Atmosphere

March 13, 2022March 14, 2022 Alan Snel

Story by Alan Snel Photos by J. Tyge O’Donnell Two years ago, most of the college hoops tourneys in

Basketball Fans Sports Marketing Sports Tourism Thomas & Mack Center

After COVID Shut Down Sports Industry, College Hoops Tourneys In Vegas, Fans Are Wooed Back To Arenas In Sin City

March 11, 2022March 12, 2022 Alan Snel

Story by Alan Snel Photos by J. Tyge O’Donnell Two years ago, the sports industry shut down, sport by

Basketball Sports Tourism

Gonzaga Fans Make Spring Break Field Trip To Las Vegas For WCC Fun

March 7, 2022 Alan Snel

Story by Alan Snel Photos by J. Tyge O’Donnell Every early March they make their migration to Las

Speedway Sports Tourism

March Madness, Car Race-Style: NASCAR Fans Make Pilgrimage To Las Vegas To See Alex Bowman Win Sunday’s Pennzoil 400

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 Alan Snel Alex Bowman, Kyle Busch, Marcus Allen

Story by Alan Snel Photos by J. Tyge O’Donnell My, how things have changed in one year

Basketball Sports Marketing Sports Tourism Stadiums/Arenas (General)

Madness In Vegas: How Las Vegas Became Hub Of College Basketball Tournaments Every March

February 26, 2022 Alan Snel Barry Barto, Herb McDonald, Jon Porter, Kenny Guinn, Pat Christenson, Tucker DiEdwardo

By Pat Christenson for LVSportsBiz.com In 1992, Tucker DiEdwardo happened to be camped out at then UNLV Soccer Coach Barry Barto’s house

Photo credit: Athletes Unlimited, Jade Hewitt

Aces Basketball Sports Marketing Sports Tourism

Athletes Unlimited: New Pro Sports Model Visited Las Vegas For Women’s Basketball For Five Weeks

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 Alan Snel Jon Patricof, Jonathan Soros

By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com For nearly five weeks in Las Vegas, women’s pro basketball players have competed. No, not

Credit: Pat Christenson

Outdoor Sports Rock n’ Roll Marathon Sports Marketing Sports Tourism

Rock N’ Roll Marathon Returns To Las Vegas With Night Run On Strip

February 14, 2022 Alan Snel Dale Eeles, Pat Christenson

By Pat Christenson special for LVSportsBiz.com For 37 years, the Las Vegas International Marathon ran from Jean to Sunset Park. Somewhere

July 5, 2021

Alan Snel, veteran journalist and LVSportsBiz.com publisher. ASnel@LVSportsBiz.com.

LVSPORTSBIZ.COM, launched June 2017: We are a digital magazine providing market-leading news, intelligence, enterprise and breaking news on Las Vegas’ sports/stadium industry. Our stories are quoted nationally and we set the sportsbiz news agenda in Las Vegas. Publisher Alan Snel has reported on the business of sports and stadiums in Denver, South Florida, New York, Seattle and Tampa besides Las Vegas and is considered a national authority on the topic. And like the Vegas Golden Knights, LVSportsBiz.com is celebrating its tenth birthday in 2027.

LVSportsBiz.com’s Written Word Series: Our storytelling focuses on original story lines.

June 2024: A father’s connection

June 2026: Baseball and the radio

April 2018: NHL team born in the desert

March 2020: Gratitude for being alive

June 2017: Birth of a website

August 2026: Team president does it all

BRIEFS

A’s stadium premium club sold out: Athletics say their new stadium’s exclusive club called the Athletic Club behind home plate is sold out, with 76 percent of the buyers from Southern Nevada. The A’s plan on opening their domed $2.1 billion stadium on the Strip in 2028.

LVSportsBiz.com coverage of Athletics stadium project on Strip in Las Vegas.

A’s owner John Fisher in Las Vegas

LVCVA spends $8.25 million on A’s sponsorship

Big League Sports With Small Town Politics

Man of Many Hats

Athletics’ long, strange journey for new ballpark

How Deal Was Made For A’s Ballpark On Strip

May 24, 2021

LVSportsBiz.com Publisher Alan Snel is a nationally-known bicycle rights leader and bicycle travel writer.

Alan focuses on reducing road violence and has asked government to enforce road safety laws, design better roads for bicyclists and walkers not just motorists, educate drivers, install more penalties for reckless motorists and lower speed limits.

Here are Alan’s travel story samples, literary adventures based on Alan’s expansive and curious approach to reporting sports-business news and a bicycle life:

Let’s Pedal Zion National Park

Bicycling Bristlecone Trail At 9,000 Feet

Biking magical Seattle and the Northwest

Bicycling the Tour de Stadiums of Las Vegas

Las Vegas bicyclist struck by bullet during memorial ride

Incomparable Grand Canyon by bike

LVSportsBiz.com Publisher Alan Snel has also written two books: Long Road Back To Las Vegas and Bicycle Man. Purchase Long Road Back To Las Vegas on Amazon and contact Alan to buy Bicycle Man at asnel@LVSportsBiz.com.