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

USA Artistic Swimming

BY: Adam Andrasko

USA Artistic Swimming, the national governing body, has had much to celebrate. The USA won the silver medal in the team artistic swimming event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, ending a two-decade-long medal drought. SDM caught up with Adam Andrasko, Chief Executive Officer, to learn what is ahead for the team and for the organization. Learn more here. more....