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The end of the year is in sight and a new one is on the horizon. The holidays are looming and seasonal shopping is in full swing. Here at SDM, that means the unveiling of our 2025 Champions in Economic Impact in Sport Tourism. This year’s winners illustrate the creativity and ingenuity of the industry. In addition to traditional sports and longtime champions, this year brought out some new events and some unusual competitions. Ultimately, each victory belongs to destinations and event owners who worked together to create great experiences for everyone. Read more...

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Preview: Nov/Dec 2025 Issue
Featured Articles
Baseball Is In the House!
Baseball Is In the House! Perhaps the most iconic sport of the summer, baseball has an undeniable nationwide appeal. That has led to an abundance of diamond-bright facilities to host tournaments and showcase events. Learn about some of the best facilities available that can make your event a grand slam from the first pitch to the final out. Read more...
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America's Anglers: Following the Current
Whether it’s bass fishing, deep sea angling, fly casting or anything else, fishing is big business with great potential for economic impact. The U.S. has excellent fishing destinations, but what makes one stand out? Learn how cities are playing to their strengths and helping event owners land some rave reviews. Read more...
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America's Anglers: Following the Current
On the Fast Track
On the Fast Track Track and field is one of the oldest sports known to mankind and its popularity remains strong from the high school levels all the way up to the Olympics. But what is it that sets a world-class track and field facility apart from the others, and how can event owners leverage that for positive economic impact? Read more...
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Senior Athletes: Fab, Fit and Fiscally Attractive
Who’s the fastest-growing and biggest-spending group of athletes around? Seniors, defined as those age 50 and up. They love to travel, love to compete and love to socialize with others in their bracket. Find out from the National Senior Games what it takes to host an event that keeps this group coming back each year. Read more...
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Senior Athletes: Fab, Fit and Fiscally Attractive

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