November/December 2023

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Sports Destination Management Magazine

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We’re in the homestretch of the year, and that brings us, once again, to our awards issue. The 2023 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism (who collectively brought in nearly $1 billion), are not only a great refresher course on all of the reasons we do what we do in this industry, they’re an inspiration to persevere and innovate. Together, event owners show us not just power and strength but determination and resourcefulness. It is, after all, with all of these qualities that economies benefit, memories are made and champions are born.

In this issue

Flag Football: Gaining Yardage Worldwide

BY: Izell Reese

Flag football is a sport that is certifiably on the grow. It was featured at the World Games in Birmingham, Alabama in 2022, with the men winning the gold medal and the women taking the silver. On the youth level, flag has also gained yardage. SDM sat down with two key players in the youth space, NFL FLAG and Flag Football Life, to learn more. more....