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2023 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Announced by Sports Destination Management
News Nov 01, 2023
SDM, the publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors...
More People Signing Up (and Lining Up) for Marathons
Article Dec 09, 2023 | By: Michael Popke
More people are signing up for (and lining up for) marathons, not just in the USA but worldwide. Tha...
Weed Seeping into Sports Tourism via Tailgating
Article Dec 08, 2023 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher
What profit margin is getting high? The one for cannabis tourism, apparently; it now has its own non...
Soccer Camps Ready to Kick Off Nationwide
News Dec 08, 2023
EXACT Sports, a Chicago-based company that empowers youth athletes to be the best versions of...
Cheers! Many Stadiums for Power Five Teams Now Serve Alcohol
Article Dec 07, 2023 | By: Michael Popke
Big-time college football is going through some major changes, from conference realignment to broadc...
Battles Brewing Over Right to Light Sports Facilities
Article Dec 07, 2023 | By: Michael Popke
It’s a decades-old conundrum: Lights at outdoor sports facilities in residential areas distract neig...
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC Award $1.275 Million to Upgrade Under-Resourced Community Sports Facilities
News Nov 29, 2023
The awards come through the Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative, a partnership of The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC).
Major League Fishing Announces 2024 Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Schedule
News Nov 28, 2023
MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational anglers will compete over three days in a five-fish, weigh-in...
Watertown, SD: A Sporting Haven of Hospitality and Versatility
Destination Spotlights Nov 27, 2023
Nestled in the heart of South Dakota, Watertown emerges as a sports destination that stands head and shoulders above many others of its size. The city's claim to fame lies not only in its abundance of...
Aurora Area Tourism Contributes to Record Economic Growth in Illinois
News Nov 27, 2023
The Aurora Area generated $13 million in local tax revenue and $268 million in visitor spending.