July/August 2023

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Sports Destination Management Magazine

July/August 2023 Issue Cover

In this issue, we reach midsummer and my favorite time of the year: the opening of awards season. SDM wants its readers to nominate events for the program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. Our industry is a force to be reckoned with, and you have played a role in it, so please take a moment to enter. This industry also showcases lacrosse, running and road sports and combat sports (all three of those have ancient roots) as well as a newer sport with a North American pedigree: cheer, and sports venues made by nature. Happy reading.

In this issue

The Spirit Industry: Off the Sidelines and into the Spotlight

BY: Lauri Harris

Cheer has cemented its place as one of the most popular group sports in the U.S. It remains firmly in the top ten among high school sports, and all-star cheer programs (meaning those not associated with schools) are flourishing as well. Why all this growth, though? Let’s look at some important factors, with insights from USA Cheer’s Lauri Harris. more....

  Clipboard
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Think Beyond the Like Button
  Executive Insights
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Inside Events: 5v5 Soccer
  Industry Leadership
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Sports Landscapes Designed by Mother Nature
  Multi-Sport Multi-Discipline Review
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Packing A Punch
  Perspectives
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How to Add a New Generation to the Industry? Start with Good Intern Programs
  Regional Focus
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Competition, Culture and Climate for the Win
  Service Solutions
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Exhibit A: A Successful Trade Show
  Sports Facilities
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Steeped in History, Lacrosse Looks to Make Its Move in the U.S.
  Sports Landscape
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Hit the Road
  Sports Outlook
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The Spirit Industry: Off the Sidelines and into the Spotlight