Field Notes

Volume 6, Issue 2

August has a certain electricity in our industry; summertime energy collides with the final push before fall’s packed conference and event season. It’s a time when destinations are buzzing, professionals are juggling peak workloads, and the opportunities to connect, learn, and innovate are everywhere. Volume 6, Issue 2 of PUSH is built to keep you sharp, inspired, and ready for whatever the field throws your way. Here’s what we created for you:

PUSH Marketing, Bridging the CEO vs. CMO Gap in Sports Tourism
Why Vision and Marketing Must Speak the Same Language and How to Make It Happen.

Conference Preview, Connect Sports 2025
The sessions, people, and strategies that will make your trip count.

PUSH Travel, Surviving a Hot Beach Destination Conference
Stay cool, stay focused, and still enjoy the sand.

PUSH Health, Zinc + Magnesium: The Sports Tourism Pro’s Survival Duo
Two minerals, one powerful travel shield for your health.

PUSH Mindfulness, Managing Stress and Staying Centered
Quick, practical ways to stay balanced on the go.

Industry Confidential: The Current State of U.S. Border Policy
What shifting rules mean for fans, teams, and destinations.

Destination Spotlight, Anthony Terling, Auburn-Opelika Tourism
Turning collegiate community spirit into a sports tourism powerhouse.

Industry Spotlight, Jason Sands, Kemper Sports
Building venues and experiences that keep creativity and revenues flowing.

August is a month for momentum. When the choices we make today determine how we finish the year. As you read this issue, I hope you find both practical takeaways and the kind of inspiration that fuels your next big move. PUSH is here to be your companion in that journey: unfiltered, informed, and unapologetically passionate about sports tourism.

See you in the field,

x Matt Dunn