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![We already know that educational historical tourism is a factor in sports tourism, but a new exhibit being funded by the National Park Service could generate even more interest in certain destinations. A total of 20 Underground Railroad sites in 14 states, once developed, could bring not just an increase in tourism but in understanding as well. We already know that educational historical tourism is a factor in sports tourism, but a new exhibit being funded by the National Park Service could generate even more interest in certain destinations. A total of 20 Underground Railroad sites in 14 states, once developed, could bring not just an increase in tourism but in understanding as well.](https://www.sportsdestinations.com/sites/sportsdestinations.com/files/styles/details_page_image_style/public/2024-11/Cabin_1200.jpg?itok=wgOF7flg)
ARTICLE Jan 02, 2025
A New Economic Driver for Some Sports Cities: Underground Railroad Tourism
We know educational and historical sites can help generate increased interest in sports tourism destinations, but newly announced funding from the National Park Service could bump that up even more. A...
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ARTICLE Jan 02, 2025
Recalling the Important Ways Sports Have Brought Cities Back Together
The postponement of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, done to minimize the possibility of any additional threats following the deadly terrorist attack early on New Year's Day, was met with both approval ...
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ARTICLE Jan 02, 2025
Is Atlanta the New Major Sporting Events Capital of the United States?
Not too long ago, we were extolling Las Vegas as a prime host of NFL events, including this year’s Super Bowl, as well as the 2022 NFL Draft, the 2022 Pro Bowl and the significantly altered format of ...
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ARTICLE Jan 01, 2025
Ctrl Alt Succeed
While pickleball has secured its spot as the fastest-growing sport in the United States, esports is catching up. In the past decade, competitive gaming has emerged as a viable sport in a $1.7 billion ...
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ARTICLE Jan 01, 2025
Nothing but Net
Basketball has led all team sports in total participation for many years and continues to be popular for players of all ages. Travel youth programs are exploding in number and in popularity as well. A...
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ARTICLE Jan 01, 2025
Cold Play
When hosting winter and ice sports competitions, weather conditions are of little concern for many destinations. While snow is still a requisite for alpine and cross country sports, a blizzard of othe...
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ARTICLE Jan 01, 2025
Sports Destinations on the Rise
One of the hardest parts of finding new locations for events is doing the research. Instead, do your site selections from here. Sports Destination Management has compiled some of the fastest-rising ci...
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ARTICLE Jan 01, 2025
Trail Running: The Path Ahead
The American Trail Running Association represents and promotes trail running mountain running and ultra trail running. ATRA’s definition of trail runs includes not only mountain single-track trails, b...
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ARTICLE Nov 28, 2024
Insights into the Travel Needs of Athletes (and Spectators) with Disabilities
In sports travel (and travel as a whole), accessibility is a key consideration for people with disabilities. From step-free entrances to accessible restrooms and helpful staff, the features that make ...
![So Many Players, Not Enough Courts: Is Pickleball a Victim of its Own Success? So Many Players, Not Enough Courts: Is Pickleball a Victim of its Own Success?](https://www.sportsdestinations.com/sites/sportsdestinations.com/files/styles/details_page_image_style/public/2024-11/TwoGuys_1200.jpg?itok=BcOe8_pz)
ARTICLE Nov 28, 2024
Pickleball Report: So Many Players, Not Enough Courts to Host Them All
Not enough courts to host all the players who want to participate. While it’s admittedly a better problem to have than its opposite (too many venues standing empty, as with racquetball), pickleball is...