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Pickleball Venues Filling the Marketplace But is Anyone Doing Research First?
ARTICLE May 15, 2026

Pickleball Venues Filling the Marketplace But is Anyone Doing Research First?

Pickleball is an absolute juggernaut in the tournament space and at the facility level but it’s creating a problem. Would-be venue owners are signing on with franchise organizations to open clubs and ...
Sounds Like GAME OVER for Olympic Esports
ARTICLE May 14, 2026

Sounds Like GAME OVER for Olympic Esports

The question of when, how (or even if) the IOC will sanction esports events may have been answered. Earlier this month, IOC President Kirsty Coventry suspended the Esports Commission’s activities, put...
College Tennis: The Endangered Species Nobody’s Acknowledging
ARTICLE May 14, 2026

College Tennis: The Endangered Species Nobody’s Acknowledging

Here we are, halfway through National Tennis Month, and the news is … bad. No fewer than 23 tennis programs across all three divisions of the NCAA have been canceled in recent weeks. The Intercollegia...
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...
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...
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...

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With 100 days to go until the start of the 2026 US Open and tickets going on sale to the general public on May 28, the USTA today proudly unveiled this year’s US Open theme – “Celebrating Our New York Story.”

2026 US Open Theme Unveiled: “Celebrating Our New York Story”

News May 20, 2026
With 100 days to go until the start of the 2026 US Open and tickets going on sale to the general public on May 28, the USTA today proudly unveiled this year’s US Open theme – “Celebrating Our New York...
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