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World Health Organization: Fighting Zika is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

World Health Organization: Fighting Zika is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

That buzzing sound? It’s not just mosquitoes. It’s the chatter people are starting to tune out about Zika. WHO says a quick fix isn’t on the horizon, ...

The Expanding Market of Events Designed for Athletes with Physical Challenges Proves Room...

The Expanding Market of Events Designed for Athletes with Physical Challenges Proves Room to Grow and Need for Specialization

As the Paralympics and National Veterans Wheelchair Games have demonstrated, there’s a strong market for events designed for athletes with physical ch...

It's Official: The 'Greenest Stadium on Earth' is Going Up

It's Official: The 'Greenest Stadium on Earth' is Going Up

There is earth-friendly construction, there’s green building and then there’s this: The British National League soccer team in Nailsworth, Gloucesters...

London Retains Title of World’s Top Sports Destination

London Retains Title of World’s Top Sports Destination

There’s plenty of negative press about hosting the Olympics. But London, which continues its reign as the Top Global Sports City, isn’t complaining. T...

Is Live Sports Ready for an Amazon Takeover?

Is Live Sports Ready for an Amazon Takeover?

Amazon introduced drones to the public and provides same-day delivery service in many American cities. Is there anything the online retail giant can’t...

Champions

2016 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

In each issue of SDM, we examine the unique relationship between event organizer and host city. In this issue, we celebrate it. Our Champions of Econo...

Champions

2016 Awards Feature: Economic Impact of Sports Tourism

In presenting our annual awards, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, we reflect on our approaches to economic impact. To help understand a...

BeachVolleyball

Playing All the Angles on the Volleyball Court

In the wake of the Olympics in Rio, volleyball’s popularity is spiking. It’s a versatile sport, able to play out on the beach, indoors or even on the ...

Apps

Mobile Apps in Sports Event Planning

It seems like every pro team and huge sports event has its own mobile app these days. The question becomes whether you should offer one as well. An ap...

HowdyHalf

Event Merchandising: Trends, Innovations and Predictions

Everyone wants to have a great souvenir for their sports event. After all, something the participant continues to wear, like a T-shirt, means advertis...