November/December 2025

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Sports Destination Management Magazine

Crowded indoor sports event with vibrant lights. Magazine cover text highlights awards, economic impact, and volleyball venues.

The end of the year is in sight and a new one is on the horizon. The holidays are looming and seasonal shopping is in full swing. Here at SDM, that means the unveiling of our 2025 Champions in Economic Impact in Sport Tourism. This year’s winners illustrate the creativity and ingenuity of the industry. In addition to traditional sports and longtime champions, this year brought out some new events and some unusual competitions. Ultimately, each victory belongs to destinations and event owners who worked together to create great experiences for everyone.

In this issue

Synchronized Skating: Moving Forward Together

BY: Kyleigh Gaff

One of the disciplines of ice skating that is growing in recognition is that of synchronized skating. Whereas traditional figure skating disciplines are competed in singles or in pairs, synchronized skating (known colloquially as synchro) is a team-based sport. Learn about the discipline, its growth and its hope to appear in the Winter Olympics. more....

  Clipboard
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Making the Right Choices for Cancellation Insurance
  Executive Insights
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USA Artistic Swimming
  Industry Leadership
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Meet the 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
  Multi-Sport Multi-Discipline Review
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Horse Sense
  Regional Focus
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The Heart of the Sports Market
  Service Solutions
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The Right Tournament Software Can Help Organizers Run Better Events
  Sports Facilities
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Courting an Economic Boom
  Sports Landscape
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Set for Success
  Sports Outlook
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Synchronized Skating: Moving Forward Together