September/October 2024

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Sports Destination Management Magazine

September/October 2024

This season, the NFHS released its latest participation report, noting that a record high of more than eight million participants competed in high school sports in the 2023-24 school year. Are we serving them, in addition to the travel sports market? Let’s salute those amazing student athletes, who are balancing their schoolwork, a social life and even their participation in other activities like theater and clubs – in addition to their time on the fields and courts. As we head into a new season and a new school year, we should prepare to give it our best.

In this issue

Current Threats and Emerging Trends in Sports Safety and Security

BY: Dr. Stacey Hall

Sporting events are America’s favorite pastime. Hundreds of thousands of fans flock to watch their favorite teams battle it out on the playing field. These spectators expect and demand safe and secure events. Here are some of the latest trends and strategies that are being seen in the security sector, and how sports event owners are making them work. more....