Economics | Sports Destination Management

Owner of Kapalua Golf Pledges $750,000 to Support Maui Nonprofits

News Dec 01, 2025

The tournament brings an estimated $48 million in economic activity to Maui each year and hundreds of thousands of dollars in charitable donations to Maui nonprofit organizations.

Pro Shop, PGA TOUR Studios and Propagate Content Reboot Iconic Skins Game

News Nov 25, 2025

For the first time since 2008, “The Skins Game,” one of golf’s most celebrated television...

New Survey Data Illustrates Challenges Faced by Road Race Directors

New Survey Data Illustrates Budgeting Challenges Faced by Event Owners

Article Nov 20, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Recently, potential runners at the Lululemon SeaWheeze Half Marathon gaped in open-mouthed shock at ...

Quad Cities Scores Major Win with 2028 NCAA Wrestling Championship Selection

News Nov 20, 2025

The NCAA has awarded the Division III Wrestling Championships to the Quad Cities for the 2027-28...

Not Their First Rodeo: Women Buck Tradition, Riding Bulls and Broncs

Article Nov 20, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Remember when women were the rodeo queens, watching from the sidelines as men rode and roped? Those ...

New Treadmill Event Aimed at Boosting Engagement in Indoor Running

Article Nov 20, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Cue the Facebook Reels and TikTok challenges. There’s a new sports event in town and everyone is inv...

Indoor sports facility with basketball and volleyball courts. Turf field visible. Text highlights features, including a café. Bright, spacious interior.

Find Your Event at the Center of the Action: Happy Valley, PA

Destination Spotlights Nov 19, 2025

Happy Valley, PA home to Penn State University and a proud tradition of athletic excellence, is also a top sports destination. Recognized by Sports Destination Management as a Champion of Economic Imp...

Rockford & Winnebago County Outperform Illinois Counties with $523.4 Million in Visitor Spending

News Nov 17, 2025

Tourism continues to grow locally, bucking statewide declines, with new attractions and events fueling confidence in the future.

Paradox IRONMAN Makes Its Last Run in Tempe

News Nov 17, 2025

The 2025 Paradox IRONMAN Arizona triathlon returned to the Salt River Valley, with IRONMAN reporting...

Recognized by USA Today as the #1 Marathon in the United States, the Flying Pig has become a nationally celebrated symbol of community spirit.

Flying Pig Marathon Generates $45.9 Million in Economic Impact for Greater Cincinnati

News Nov 17, 2025

Recognized by USA Today as the #1 Marathon in the United States, the Flying Pig has become a...