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The Sport & Social industry Association: An Interview with Galen Beers, Executive Director
ARTICLE Jun 01, 2026

The Sport & Social industry Association

There’s a fast-growing sector in the sports events market and it isn’t youth, although it’s made up of athletes who used to fall into that category: Adult leagues with regular programming in everythin...
Coming Soon: SDM's Awards Program
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...
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...
A little over a year ago, Fort Wayne Curling Club announced its newest big initiative for when the ice melted: the Fort Wayne Lawn Bowls Club and with it, a regulation bowling green. Now, with 75 percent of funding in place, volunteer-driven work has begun on the facility. Here’s an update on the newest entry into the specialty sports facility market.
ARTICLE Apr 16, 2026

In Fort Wayne, Lawn Bowling Green Coming Together

A little over a year ago, Fort Wayne Curling Club announced its newest big initiative for when the ice melted: the Fort Wayne Lawn Bowls Club and with it, a regulation bowling green. Now, with 75 perc...
The good news continues for golf.
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

Driving Forces: Destinations Put Golf Events on the Right Course

The good news continues for golf. The National Golf Foundation reports that 48.1 million Americans aged 6 and up participated in golf in 2025, with the fastest-growing groups being youths, females and...
Spend some time here getting to know everyone so that when your season really gets hopping, you’ll know exactly who to call.
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

Industry Experts Who Can Make All the Difference

One of the biggest challenges in our industry is keeping contact lists updated. As new venues open and as promotions occur, it’s important to know exactly who we need to call in any given destination....
The Next Generation of F1 Stars Lining Up on Go-Kart Tracks Nationwide
ARTICLE Jan 08, 2026

The Next Generation of F1 Stars Lining Up on USA's Go-Kart Tracks

NASCAR gets a lot of love, a lot of tailgating and a lot of attention here in the USA. Formula 1, not so much; many races have struggled to survive, even in sports destinations. But the discipline has...
Destinations are Increasingly Accommodating the Adaptive Sports and Recreation Markets
ARTICLE Jan 01, 2026

Ready, Willing and Able to Accommodate

Nationwide, destinations, rights holders and event owners are tapping into local resources like hospitals, universities and nonprofit organizations to help bring more adaptive sports and recreation ev...
Another Path to Success
ARTICLE Jan 01, 2026

Another Path to Success

Across the country, cities have added to their inventories of venues, improved upon existing facilities and partnered with colleges and universities to gain new leverage in an increasingly competitive...
Sandhills Global Youth Complex
ARTICLE Nov 01, 2025

The Heart of the Sports Market

The Heartland. America's Breadbasket. Middle America. The Midwest has been known by many nicknames but here’s one more: Sports Hosting Powerhouse. Cities in the center of the country can attract and h...

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The Sport & Social industry Association: An Interview with Galen Beers, Executive Director

The Sport & Social industry Association

Article Jun 01, 2026

There’s a fast-growing sector in the sports events market and it isn’t youth, although it’s made up of athletes who used to fall into that category: A...

Coming Soon: SDM's Awards Program
Coming Soon: SDM’s 2026 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards
Article May 28, 2026
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.
At Full Speed
Article May 01, 2026
A little over a year ago, Fort Wayne Curling Club announced its newest big initiative for when the ice melted: the Fort Wayne Lawn Bowls Club and with it, a regulation bowling green. Now, with 75 percent of funding in place, volunteer-driven work has begun on the facility. Here’s an update on the newest entry into the specialty sports facility market.
In Fort Wayne, Lawn Bowling Green Coming Together
Article Apr 16, 2026
The good news continues for golf.
Driving Forces: Destinations Put Golf Events on the Right Course
Article Mar 01, 2026
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