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Meet SDM's 2023 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

Powerful and innovative. Those are two words that we have long associated with this industry. And in previous years, we have learned two more: Determi...

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Inside Events: American Cornhole League

Founded in 2015, the American Cornhole League (ACL) promotes and develops cornhole as a sport for all ages and skill levels. The organization establis...

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The Heart of Sports

The Midwestern area of the United States, combining residents’ trademark warmth and hospitality with the region’s reputation for affordability, stunni...

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Flag Football: Gaining Yardage Worldwide

Flag football is a sport that is certifiably on the grow. It was featured at the World Games in Birmingham, Alabama in 2022, with the men winning the ...

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Case Study: How One City Makes Each Event Unique

Each year, thousands of athletes nationwide pack up their bags and head out to various destinations for sporting competitions, all in pursuit of excel...

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Recording and Streaming: The Ultimate Marketing Tool

While the success of spectator sports has long been measured in just that, spectators, the last few years have brought an increased awareness of the p...

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Stabling for Equine Events

There may never be a sport as uniquely American as rodeo, nor one as mesmerizing as equestrian (in all its disciplines). Both are continuing to grow, ...

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Soaring High

Volleyball consistently ranks among the most popular sports for high school girls (just behind outdoor track and field in terms of participants) and b...

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Easy Winners on Court

With tennis and pickleball, the gains that started in 2020 have just kept going, with both sports popular at all levels and all ages (even pickleball,...

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Paris 2024: An Experiential Learning Lab

What can those who want to better their skills in sports tourism (and give themselves a leg up in the job market) learn from the Paris Olympics? A lot...