May/June 2017

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Sports Destination Management Magazine

May/June 2017

This issue is one you’ll want to save. Not only does it contain excellent information on some of the fastest-growing sports around, like triathlon and pickleball, but it offers up articles you’ll find yourself turning to again and again. You can learn about sports events for seniors, maximizing economic impact, building your relationship with athletes, exploring continuing education options – and a whole lot more. Plus, there are features on baseball, fishing and track & field. Your learning experience starts the second you turn the page.

In this issue

Sites and Considerations for Senior Games

BY: Susan Hlavacek

By the time you read this, the 2017 Senior Games Presented by Humana, in Birmingham, Alabama, will be only a few weeks away. We’re expecting upwards of 10,000 people to travel in, including athletes, their families and friends. The economic impact is substantial too; when we had our event in Cleveland, the city enjoyed a $36 million boost. Obviously, these Games are good business for any city interested in hosting. more....