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Meet the Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
ARTICLE Oct 29, 2025

Meet the 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

Each year, SDM’s awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, is a tribute to the power of an industry. This year was no exception. Communities that hosted these events reaped a sha...
The search for a new venue ends here
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2025

The Search for a New Venue Ends Here

Whether athletes are sliding into a base, spiking the ball across a net, diving into the water or taking the field, the goal for the event owner is always to create a quality experience that results i...
Photo by Patrick McDermott-Getty Images for IRONMAN
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2025

IRONMAN

The IRONMAN Triathlon is a branded event that includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a marathon 26.2-mile run completed in that order, for a total of 140.6 miles. Since its first event ...
Greensboro, NC | Photo courtesy of Visit Greensboro
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2025

Venues Where Events Can Stick the Landing

If there’s one thing event owners need for gymnastics competitions, it’s space. From back handsprings to balance beams, participants need room to spread out to perform at an optimal level. Here’s a lo...
Starkville, MS | Photo courtesy of Visit Starkville
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2025

Softball Swings for the Fences

Softball participation continues to be on the rise in the U.S., with at least 9.2 million Americans taking to the fastpitch or slowpitch diamonds, according to some key industry research. All this is ...
Destinations with Science-Based Attractions Could See Astronomical Impact
ARTICLE Aug 28, 2025

Destinations with Science-Based Attractions Could See Astronomical Impact

Areas that have planetariums and science centers in addition to their sports facilities could get more tourism this year, thanks to a bonanza of celestial events in the fall and winter that will appea...
Get Your BID On: NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
ARTICLE Aug 28, 2025

Get Your BID On: NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships

The NAIA is looking for a host for its 2027 and 2028 Indoor Track & Field National Championships, and they’re inviting interested destinations to get their BID on. The event hosts 100 men’s and 100 wo...
Round Rock, TX | Photo courtesy of Round Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau
ARTICLE Jul 01, 2025

Fields of Honor

A well-maintained field can play host to a multitude of sports and activities. It also can accommodate hundreds, possibly thousands, of spectators and family members. And, when combined with other sim...
Photo courtesy of Alabama’s Beaches Sports & Events
ARTICLE Jul 01, 2025

Case Study: Building a Winning Collegiate Sport Bid Package

Collegiate event bids are no joke as sports tourism continues to grow nationwide, upping the competition ante bringing in the visitors. The secret sauce for potential host destinations is in the detai...
Lackawanna County, PA | Photo courtesy of Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau | Photo by Trevor Raab IG @trevorraab FB trevor.raab Twitter @trevorraab
ARTICLE Jul 01, 2025

On the Road

Marathons, triathlons and cycling events have a loyal participation base, and from a sports tourism perspective, they attract visitors who often drive (or fly) to destinations, book overnight stays an...

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Meet the Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

Meet the 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

Article Oct 29, 2025

Each year, SDM’s awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, is a tribute to the power of an industry. This year was no exception....

The search for a new venue ends here
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Article Sep 01, 2025
Photo by Patrick McDermott-Getty Images for IRONMAN
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Starkville, MS | Photo courtesy of Visit Starkville
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