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Youth sports tourism is ideal for families who are willing to combine a vacation with athletic competition or a skill-based instruction training experience.
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...
Baseball has been a top driver, with more than 18.2 million Americans ages six and up participating in the sport in 2025, a 5.5 percent increase from the previous year and an increase of 17.7 percent over the last three years.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Walk-Off Wins for Traveling Teams

Participation in team sports in the U.S. has continued to increase, according to the most recent data from the SFIA. Baseball has been a top driver of this growth, with more than 18.2 million American...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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ARTICLE May 01, 2026

More Than a Logo on a Banner: Building a Sponsorship Program That Works

Here's something to consider: Every time a facility hosts a tournament or a destination welcomes a sporting event, local businesses are watching. They see the parking lots filling up, the restaurants ...
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...
Where Can Fans Tailgate for the World Cup? Find Out Here: Sponsor Names Scrubbed from Venues, Transit Prices Soar as Tournament Nears
ARTICLE Apr 30, 2026

Where Can Fans Tailgate for the World Cup? Find Out Here

The World Cup is set to bring star power and drama, much of which has played out before the first athlete sets foot on American soil. In Boston (yes, the same city that threatened to cancel all seven ...

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