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...
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...
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...
Here we are, halfway through National Tennis Month, and the news is … bad. No fewer than 23 tennis programs across all three divisions of the NCAA have been canceled in recent weeks. The Intercollegia...
A college women’s tournaments with more than $1 million at stake. Sounds like March Madness, right? Nope, it’s Spikes Under the Lights, a college volleyball showcase, and it’s coming to AT&T Stadium ...
Want to start an internship program but don’t have a blueprint? Here is a case study from a sports destination eager to share its experiences. At Auburn-Opelika Tourism, internships are not observatio...
The rise of sports tourism has transformed global travel, with destinations and communities increasingly leveraging sports as a draw for visitors. Youth sports tourism, in particular, has become a boo...
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, like excellent venues, plentiful accommodations, a variety of restaurants, fun,...
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...
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...
Through “The Collaborative,” these organizations will serve under a single platform dedicated to driving economic prosperity and improving quality of life throughout the greater Myrtle Beach area.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) is looking forward to the 2026 national tournament series and a significant expansion of student scholarship opportunities.
