November/December 2018

Sports Destination Management Magazine

As we sprint toward the end of the year, a quick look back tells us 2018 has been quite a ride, full of highs and lows. And between all the milestones, we’ve done our jobs, each of us making up a part of the big machine that is sports tourism and the economy it has created. In this issue, we celebrate our 2018 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. We also examine growing and emerging sports (pickleball and flag football) as well as equestrian and rodeo. Our industry thought leaders have also given us some excellent insights, making this issue worth your always valuable time.

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In this issue

The Heart of Sports in America: Accessible, Accommodating, Affordable

BY: Peter Francesconi

When it comes to sports in the U.S., the Midwest has a lot to offer. The area is easily accessible to most of the country. Its sports facilities, venues, CVBs and sports commissions strive to be very accommodating for event organizers, athletes and fans. And here’s something especially appealing – when compared to the two coasts, traveling and staying in many of these areas is very affordable. more....

Business Development

Merchandising: How to Create the Brand that Sells Your Event

Clipboard

The Growing Use of Mobile Apps in Event Planning – and How to Get on Board

Executive Insights

American Trail Running Association

Industry Leadership

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats: Sports Tourism Looks Ahead

2018 CHAMPIONS OF ECONOMIC IMPACT IN SPORTS TOURISM

Multi-Sport Multi-Discipline Review

Riding High

The Rodeo Roundup