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ARTICLE May 28, 2026
Coming Soon: SDM’s 2026 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards
We already know that sports tourism is a nearly $275 billion industry. We also know that everyone reading this has helped build that number. Don’t you want some recognition for your part in it? SDM is...
ARTICLE May 28, 2026
IOC Pauses Youth Olympic Games Weeks Before 2030 Host City Selection
The International Olympic Committee has paused the Youth Olympic Games, halting any further host city evaluations for 2030 and beyond. The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games still will go on as scheduled,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
ARTICLE May 01, 2026
The Forces Moving Youth Sports Tourism
The rise of sports tourism has transformed global travel, with destinations and communities increasingly leveraging sports as a draw for visitors. Youth sports tourism, in particular, has become a boo...
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,...
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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