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Meet the Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

Meet the 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

Article Oct 29, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Each year, SDM’s awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, is a tribute to the...

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...

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...

Communities Tackle Barriers to Sports for Youths with Disabilities

Article Oct 23, 2025 | By: Michael Popke

Children’s mental, physical and emotional health all worsen when they’re not regularly participating...

Participation Numbers for NCAA Championship Sports Hit Record High

Article Sep 25, 2025 | By: Staff Member

Sedentary, schmedentary. NCAA just announced a new record high in the number of student athletes par...

It’s Always GAME ON in Rutherford County

Destination Spotlights Sep 25, 2025

Rutherford County is a thriving Southern destination, 30 miles from Nashville, home to the cities of Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne and Eagleville and within a day’s drive of half the U.S. population...

Spiked Shoes a Cause of Concern Among Track & Field Venue Owners

Article Sep 25, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

One trend picking up speed in the track & field event industry has been footwear with what have beco...

The Search for a New Venue Ends Here

Article Sep 01, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Whether athletes are sliding into a base, spiking the ball across a net, diving into the water or ta...

Going West for Big Wins

Article Sep 01, 2025 | By: Cindy Cantrell

.Hosting a tournament in the Southwest or Pacific Northwest is a winning decision for any sports eve...