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

Road Warriors

BY: Judy Leand

The best good news in the event space is that per-race participation is back to its pre-pandemic baseline. The takeaway is that people are running now more than ever, and other road and endurance sports such as cycling and triathlon remain popular. This translates into more opportunities for destinations to host an ever-widening array of events. 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