September/October 2025

Sports Destination Management Magazine

Ever wanted to know something but were afraid to ask? Sometimes, admitting we don’t know can open us up to new knowledge. This issue is filled with the answers to questions, including the following: What is the difference between a certification, a degree and other terms used in professional education? What can you do if your desired destination does not have the venue you need? Why has the cost of bus travel increased? The best way to find out is to accept what we don’t know and then go about changing that. Read on to learn more.

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In this issue

No Venue? No Problem! Think Outside the Box to Leverage Your Event

BY: Dr. Bonnie Tiell

.One of the first rules of event planning is to secure the venue. Once the venue for an event has been locked in, the date becomes official and key planning activities (marketing, etc.) can commence. However, what happens if a date has already been secured, but there is no venue? Here are two ideas to help event owners think creatively and move forward. more....

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Decoding Professional Education Options: Certification, Credentialing and Beyond

Executive Insights

IRONMAN

Industry Leadership

The Search for a New Venue Ends Here

Multi-Sport Multi-Discipline Review

Venues Where Events Can Stick the Landing

Perspectives

No Venue? No Problem! Think Outside the Box to Leverage Your Event

Regional Focus

Going West for Big Wins