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Sports have evolved quite a bit since the ancient Greeks wrestled, raced and risked it all for a laurel wreath. The original organizers of those Olympics could never have foreseen things like sponsorship or stay-to-play policies, nor could they have imagined the technology that would go into the design and construction of sports facilities in centuries to come. This issue of the magazine studies not just the facilities that host sports but the issues that drive the industry’s continued evolution. Read more...

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Atlantic City offers prime venues for national sports events, from beach sports to indoor competitions, with top facilities and the Atlantic City Sports Commission. ....Read more
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Introducing SDM's 2024 Champions of Economic Impact
Introducing SDM's 2024 Champions of Economic Impact This year’s honorees in SDM’s awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, brought an astounding $1,885,077,600 to their local economies. From mainstream sports with thousands of athletes, to niche competitions and small fundraising events put on by grassroots groups – we see you. And in this featured article, we honor you. Read more...
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Serving Up Winners
In the sports and fitness world tennis and pickleball have been growing steadily over the last few years. In terms of overall participation for 2023, the SFIA says 23.8 million Americans played tennis and 13.6 million played pickleball, and those numbers are expected to increase. Here are some of the best facilities nationwide to host those players. Read more...
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Reaching New Heights
Reaching New Heights Participation on volleyball teams jumped nearly 30 percent in three years, and the only sport with greater growth between 2021 and 2023 was fast-pitch softball, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. All that adds up to plenty of volleyball clubs and event organizers looking for tournament space. Here are some venues to spike success. Read more...
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The equine industry continues to thrive through increased horse ownership and an expanding equestrian sports market. Calling it “one of the biggest industries that is hiding in plain sight,” the Equine Business Association reports that the equine industry’s global annual economic impact involves about $300 billion, and some estimates are even higher. Read more...
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