SDM is opening nominations for its awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, to recognize events held over the past year that have helped our industry continue to be the nearly $...
Maybe it’s a holdover from the pandemic – or maybe, just maybe, people are finally starting to realize the potential of esports and looking at it as a going concern. In recent months, municipalities a...
When Florida passed the “Every Child a Swimmer Law” in 2021, it was long overdue, considering the Sunshine State leads the U.S. in childhood drownings. Louisiana just passed its own law as well. USA S...
Ripken Baseball’s goal is to provide amateur players with an experience similar to those of big league athletes, and to create memories that encourage them to continue to enjoy and play the game. This...
It’s no secret by now that FIFA will be making its announcement about the host cities for the 2026 World Cup in mid-June. In the meantime, two things are running rampant: speculation and the spin cycl...
The news earlier this month that the U.S. will host the Rugby World Cup in 2031 and 2033 has resulted in a flurry of activity – everything from cities announcing they would be bidding on hosting to di...
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed how we participate in and enjoy sports. As games, leagues, tournaments, group workouts, and nearly every public activity imaginable came to a halt, a new t...
Are sensory-friendly spaces coming to more sports venues than ever? It sure looks that way. Following the lead of many NBA arenas who wanted to make the gameday experience less overwhelming for fans w...
Still waiting for the decision on 2026 FIFA World Cup game hosts? The wait just got a bit longer. Yes, again. Some sources are saying an announcement will be made in mid-June at the earliest (it had p...
Ready to dive back into the hosting pool? Here’s a slew of great opportunities. The NAIA is taking bids on six national championship events in football, men's soccer, competitive cheer & dance, men's ...
SDM is opening nominations for its awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, to recognize events held over the past year that ha...
