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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...
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...
Destinations are Luring a Wide Variety of Fishing Events.
ARTICLE May 01, 2026

Casting Calls

With a record 19 percent of the population having participated in fishing in 2024, it’s no surprise that the fishing competition landscape continues to expand with more livestreaming, increasing prize...
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,...
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...
Surf Wars End with USA Surfing as Governing Body for Olympic Pipeline
ARTICLE Apr 30, 2026

Surf Wars End with USA Surfing as Governing Body for Olympic Pipeline

Following an often contentious process involving USA Surfing and U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) certified USA Surfing on April 15 as the national governing body ...
Manufacturers’ Sales Provide a Crystal Ball View for Tournament Industry
ARTICLE Apr 16, 2026

Manufacturers’ Sales Provide a Crystal Ball View for Tournament Industry

Read between the lines of the newest research from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association and you’ll see where the sports economy is booming — and by extension, the places where event owners are li...
Event Owners Can Take Heart from Spring Forecast with Lower Tornado Risk
ARTICLE Apr 02, 2026

Event Owners Can Take Heart from Spring Forecast with Lower Tornado Risk

The long-range weather forecast for this spring is in and it should be reassuring to owners with sports events planned for areas in the Midwest: fewer tornadoes are anticipated. However, other events,...
SFIA Topline Report Arrives With Good Tidings for Sports Event Industry
ARTICLE Apr 02, 2026

SFIA Topline Report Arrives With Good Tidings for Sports Event Industry

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association just sent down a crystal ball view of the youth (and hey, adult too) sports industry and the news is good. Team sports are continuing to grow, as are fitness ...
Get Your BID On: 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships
ARTICLE Mar 19, 2026

Get Your BID On: 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships

Coastal destinations should be aware of a great opportunity. World Sailing is looking for bidders interested in hosting the 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships, the primary Olympic qualification eve...

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