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ARTICLE Oct 29, 2024
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 at...
ARTICLE Nov 29, 2024
Should Spirit’s Bankruptcy Worry Tournament Travelers? Maybe Not
The news that Spirit Airlines has declared bankruptcy came as no surprise to the travel industry. The budget airline, which previously charged for extras like sodas, carry-on bags and more, had been s...
ARTICLE Nov 28, 2024
Congress Introduces the Youth Sports Facilities Act
The Youth Sports Facilities Act (YSFA), if passed, would unlock a new funding source for youth sports facilities and recreational spaces using Economic Development Assistance (EDA) grants. Because EDA...
ARTICLE Nov 28, 2024
Insights into the Travel Needs of Athletes (and Spectators) with Disabilities
In sports travel (and travel as a whole), accessibility is a key consideration for people with disabilities. From step-free entrances to accessible restrooms and helpful staff, the features that make ...
ARTICLE Nov 07, 2024
Backyard Sports Venues: Business Builders or Neighborhood Nightmares?
It could a homeowner’s dream: Their own backyard sports venue where they can practice their pastime in peace – or help their kids sharpen their skills. But sometimes, those same homeowners come into c...
ARTICLE Nov 01, 2024
Learning on the Job
Event rights holders and organizers have a unique opportunity to expand their market reach through educational programs and partnerships. One example of leveraging education to create awareness is the...
ARTICLE Nov 01, 2024
Padel: The Fast Game on a Strong Trajectory
Padel is an up-and-coming court sport that resembles both pickleball and tennis, with elements of squash and racquetball as well. It is played in doubles on an enclosed court with a synthetic turf sur...
ARTICLE Oct 24, 2024
Will 2025 Hyrox Championship in USA End the Battle with CrossFit?
Hyrox, a fast-growing fitness race, will bring its most coveted event to the USA (to Chicago, in fact) next year for only the second time since its founding in 2017. Hyrox is seen as a competitor to C...
ARTICLE Oct 24, 2024
Squash Is Courting Young Players While Also Helping Them in the Classroom
After more than 20 years of lobbying for Olympic inclusion, squash will be featured as a showcase sport in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. And with the exception of its national governing body and play...
ARTICLE Oct 10, 2024
Yes, There is Such a Thing as ‘Wellbeing Burnout’: What Can We Do About It?
While the focus on diet, exercise and fitness goals has become stronger than ever, there is corresponding pressure to keep up with that level of intensity in their pursuit. That is leading to a proble...
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