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The Mid-Atlantic stands out as a premier destination for sports events, offering an exceptional balance of accessibility, versatility and atmosphere.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Versatile Venues with a Side of History

The Mid-Atlantic region boasts a wide range of venues, all supported by strong infrastructure and hospitality. Beyond fields, courts, pools, tracks and more, the surrounding communities add depth to e...
If you’re looking for the all-American sports experience, it’s hard to turn away from all that a college town can offer.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Destinations That Go to the Head of the Class

If you’re looking for the all-American sports experience, it’s hard to turn away from all that a college town can offer, like excellent venues, plentiful accommodations, a variety of restaurants, fun,...
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country right now and has been for at least the last four years.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Pickleball: The State of the Fastest-Growing Sport in the Country

Pickleball is not just a force in the marketplace; it is an absolute juggernaut, with more players, more events and an industry that just keeps growing. Spots Destination Management caught up with Jus...
Each semester, the Communications and Marketing team selects three to four interns from Auburn University.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Crafting Internships: A Case Study

Want to start an internship program but don’t have a blueprint? Here is a case study from a sports destination eager to share its experiences. At Auburn-Opelika Tourism, internships are not observatio...
It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track & field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. For girls, it’s No. 1; for boys it’s No. 2. And sports tourism officials around the country have taken note.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

At Full Speed

It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track and field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. And sports tourism officials aro...
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) is the trade association for sporting goods and fitness brands, manufacturers, retailers, governing bodies and sports leagues in the industry.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Sports & Fitness Industry Association

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) is the trade association for sporting goods and fitness brands, manufacturers, retailers, governing bodies and sports leagues in the industry. It track...
Expectations Low as Preakness Takes a New Track in Maryland
ARTICLE Apr 30, 2026

Expectations Low as Preakness Takes a New Track in Maryland

As Pimlico Race Course undergoes its rebuild, the eyes of the thoroughbred racing world turn to Maryland’s Laurel Park, site of this year’s Preakness Stakes. It’s smaller (attendance will be capped at...
Rising Costs Could Keep Pools Closed, Shuttering Summer Swim Leagues
ARTICLE Apr 30, 2026

Rising Costs Could Keep Pools Closed, Shuttering Summer Swim Leagues

With Memorial Day up next on the calendar, many communities are busy signing up children for swim leagues and lessons in local pools. A funding shortfall and the rising costs of chemicals, however, ha...
Could Approval of Chess Signal New Gambit for the World Games?
ARTICLE Apr 30, 2026

Could Approval of Chess Signal New Gambit for the World Games?

In a piece of news that brought the mind sports industry to its feet, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has been accepted as a member of the International World Games Association (IWGA). Does ...
At High School Level, Girls’ Wrestling Appears Poised for Top 10 Placement
ARTICLE Apr 30, 2026

Will Girls’ Wrestling Pin Down Top 10 Placement at the High School Level?

The NFHS recently updated its rules for girls’ wrestling and while there were positive developments (including new guidance around body fat percentages in the interest of athlete health), it was the w...

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