Track & Field | Sports Destination Management

Sporting events in West Michigan generated $83.5 million in economic impact

News Jan 13, 2026

The West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) reported that youth/amateur sports tourism generated $83.5 million in estimated economic impact1 for the region in 2025 through 105 hosted events.

Taking the Market by Storm

Article Jan 01, 2026 | By: Joe Bush

The Northeast region offers plenty of competitive advantages for all sports event planners, with a w...

NAIA selects Asheville, North Carolina for 2026, 2027 Outdoor Track & Field National Championships

News Dec 23, 2025

The NAIA, Explore Asheville and Airstream Ventures are thrilled to announce Asheville, North...

Pickleball Leading Sports Growth, Says SFIA

SFIA Report Shows Gains in Pickleball, Winter Sports

News Dec 15, 2025

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) issued its first mid-year update on sports and...

ASBA Honors Distinguished Sports Facilities

News Dec 05, 2025

The American Sports Builders Association, the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards. Awards are presente...

Get Your BID On: NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships

Article Dec 04, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Want to host an event where it’s possible to get a sneak peek at the athletes in America’s talent pi...

The Running Event Highlights Partnerships Driving Collaboration and Community in 2025

The Running Event Provides Key Details of Event

News Dec 02, 2025

Returning and new partners bring programs, mentorship, and conversation to unite the running...

Poised for Winter Olympics Inclusion, Cross Country at a Crossroads

Article Nov 06, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

For a while, cross country was at a crossroads. Organizers wanted it back in the Olympics; however, ...

Odessa, Texas: Where Champions Play Under the West Texas Sky

Destination Spotlights Nov 04, 2025

In Odessa, Texas, sports are more than a game. They are a way of life. Known as the Home of Friday Night Lights, this spirited West Texas city draws athletes, fans and event organizers looking for a d...

This year’s Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism are responsible for contributing more than $1.4 billion to the national economy over the past year, and for consuming more than 800,000 hotel room nights.

2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Announced by Sports Destination Management

News Oct 29, 2025

This year’s Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism are responsible for contributing more...