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The Ballpark Back 9™ Presented by The Bay Golf Club Returns to Oracle Park, November 5-9

News Oct 31, 2025

The Ballpark Back 9™ presented by The Bay Golf Club returns to Oracle Park November 5–9, 2025...

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...

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...

In Palm Beach County, an Engine of Sports Accessibility is a Politician

Article Oct 23, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Palm Beach County has a lot going on: soccer, golf, volleyball, even croquet and polo. And if you as...

Champaign-Urbana: Where Legends Play

Destination Spotlights Oct 16, 2025

Champaign-Urbana has an energy visitors can feel. It’s in the roar from Memorial Stadium, the cheers echoing through the State Farm Center and the thrill of playing under the lights at the Rantoul Fam...

Host Your Next Tournament in North Carolina’s Emerald City

Destination Spotlights Oct 15, 2025

Have you been to North Carolina’s Emerald City? Greenville is the cultural, educational, medical and economic hub of Eastern North Carolina, and is the perfect host for your next tournament. If you ar...

The Great American Pastime Stretches its Reach

Article Oct 09, 2025 | By: Michael Popke

Unlike the NFL, baseball already has a big global reach and MLB is making the most of it. In March, ...

New Survey: Sports Parents Seeking Experiences for Kids

It's Official: Sports Parents Seeking Experiences for Kids

Article Oct 09, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Sports tourism has known it all along but the Sports & Fitness Industry Association just made it off...

Alcohol consumption has long been associated with sports, at least at the college and pro levels, and sales of beer, wine and mixed drinks are a dependable a revenue stream. But the recent news that Americans are drinking less, and the fact that non-drinkers want their own spaces, has encouraged many sports events and venues to hit the reset button.

Sober Tailgating and Alcohol-Free Seating: Rethinking Drinking in Sports

Article Sep 25, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Alcohol consumption has long been associated with sports, at least at the college and pro levels, an...