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Coming Soon: SDM's Awards Program
ARTICLE May 28, 2026

Coming Soon: SDM’s 2026 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards

We already know that sports tourism is a nearly $275 billion industry. We also know that everyone reading this has helped build that number. Don’t you want some recognition for your part in it? SDM is...
Flag Football Outpaces Even Beach Volleyball, Close to Championship Status
ARTICLE May 28, 2026

Flag Football Outpaces Even Beach Volleyball, Close to Championship Status

When NCAA announced that women’s flag football had received a formal recommendation to become a championship sport, the reaction was an open-mouthed stare because, well, flag was just added to the Eme...
The World Cup as a Hospitality Cure-All? It’s Looking Iffier by the Day
ARTICLE May 28, 2026

The World Cup as a Hospitality Cure-All? It’s Looking Iffier by the Day

The likelihood that the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be a cure-all for the U.S. hospitality industry, as once believed, is looking iffier by the day. From ticketing fiascos to tailgating issues and sponso...
The Mid-Atlantic stands out as a premier destination for sports events, offering an exceptional balance of accessibility, versatility and atmosphere.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Versatile Venues with a Side of History

The Mid-Atlantic region boasts a wide range of venues, all supported by strong infrastructure and hospitality. Beyond fields, courts, pools, tracks and more, the surrounding communities add depth to e...
Baseball has been a top driver, with more than 18.2 million Americans ages six and up participating in the sport in 2025, a 5.5 percent increase from the previous year and an increase of 17.7 percent over the last three years.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Walk-Off Wins for Traveling Teams

Participation in team sports in the U.S. has continued to increase, according to the most recent data from the SFIA. Baseball has been a top driver of this growth, with more than 18.2 million American...
If you’re looking for the all-American sports experience, it’s hard to turn away from all that a college town can offer.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Destinations That Go to the Head of the Class

If you’re looking for the all-American sports experience, it’s hard to turn away from all that a college town can offer, like excellent venues, plentiful accommodations, a variety of restaurants, fun,...
It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track & field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. For girls, it’s No. 1; for boys it’s No. 2. And sports tourism officials around the country have taken note.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

At Full Speed

It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track and field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. And sports tourism officials aro...
Where Can Fans Tailgate for the World Cup? Find Out Here: Sponsor Names Scrubbed from Venues, Transit Prices Soar as Tournament Nears
ARTICLE Apr 30, 2026

Where Can Fans Tailgate for the World Cup? Find Out Here

The World Cup is set to bring star power and drama, much of which has played out before the first athlete sets foot on American soil. In Boston (yes, the same city that threatened to cancel all seven ...
Lawmakers Calling Out Youth Sports Pricing Are Looking at the Wrong Metric
ARTICLE Apr 30, 2026

Lawmakers Calling Out Youth Sports Pricing Are Looking at the Wrong Metrics

The increasing cost of youth sports is now getting scrutiny at the legislative level as two elected representatives have begun calling out what they see as unnecessarily high fees. However, Congressma...
Expectations Low as Preakness Takes a New Track in Maryland
ARTICLE Apr 30, 2026

Expectations Low as Preakness Takes a New Track in Maryland

As Pimlico Race Course undergoes its rebuild, the eyes of the thoroughbred racing world turn to Maryland’s Laurel Park, site of this year’s Preakness Stakes. It’s smaller (attendance will be capped at...

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Coming Soon: SDM's Awards Program

Coming Soon: SDM’s 2026 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards

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We already know that sports tourism is a nearly $275 billion industry. We also know that everyone reading this has helped build that number. Don’t you...

Flag Football Outpaces Even Beach Volleyball, Close to Championship Status
Flag Football Outpaces Even Beach Volleyball, Close to Championship Status
Article May 28, 2026
The World Cup as a Hospitality Cure-All? It’s Looking Iffier by the Day
The World Cup as a Hospitality Cure-All? It’s Looking Iffier by the Day
Article May 28, 2026
The Mid-Atlantic stands out as a premier destination for sports events, offering an exceptional balance of accessibility, versatility and atmosphere.
Versatile Venues with a Side of History
Article May 01, 2026
Baseball has been a top driver, with more than 18.2 million Americans ages six and up participating in the sport in 2025, a 5.5 percent increase from the previous year and an increase of 17.7 percent over the last three years.
Walk-Off Wins for Traveling Teams
Article May 01, 2026
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