July/August 2024

Sports Destination Management Magazine

The sports landscape is ever-changing. From the emergence of new sports (hello, axe throwing!) to the ways we tinker with the surfaces of tried-and-true pursuits to create a better experience for athletes, the only constant is indeed change. This issue celebrates a variety of sports and also focuses on some nontraditional venues: natural landscapes for communities bringing in gravel cycling, mountain biking, trail running, fishing and triathlons. No matter what the venue, let us strive to create a top-notch experience for athletes.

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In this issue

The Grand Strand Stands Alone

BY: Mary Helen Sprecher

In the sports event space, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina stands alone as a four-season destination, ready to host competitions, showcases and tournaments across every discipline. Miles of white, sandy beaches, an array of dining and shopping, amusement parks, and even an oceanfront boardwalk and promenade create more opportunities for fun after hours. more....

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Social Slam Dunk

Executive Insights

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Industry Leadership

Au Naturel: These Venues Were Crafted by Mother Nature Herself

Multi-Sport Multi-Discipline Review

Rough and Tumble

Perspectives

Creating Values-based Internships in Tourism (or Any Industry)

Regional Focus

A Sports Haven with Southern Hospitality