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High-rise buildings form a city skyline on a coastline with a blue sky and clouds above a body of water.
ARTICLE Jul 01, 2026

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Host City

The selection of a host city requires the alignment of a number of forces with the priorities of the rights holder; these forces include infrastructure, financial capacity and political support. This ...
Strongman competitor "Bosman" strains while pulling a thick yellow rope in front of a crowded boat.
ARTICLE Jul 01, 2026

Playing Outside the Lines

Baseball, softball, basketball, lacrosse — they’re all great. But many destinations have been rolling out the welcome mat for other sports. Some of these you’ll have heard of (like Strongman and dock ...
A wide sandy beach lines the ocean under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, featuring a large Ferris wheel and beachside buildings.
ARTICLE Jul 01, 2026

Sun-Drenched and Sports-Rich, the Southeast Reigns

From competitions framed against sun-drenched coastlines and scenic mountain vistas to vibrant cities rich in history, culture and hospitality, the Southeast region continues to be one of America’s mo...
Opelika Police SUV parked at the start line of a bicycle race under an inflatable arch.
ARTICLE Jul 01, 2026

The Partnerships Behind, Safe Successful Sporting Events

A great sports event is measured by more than competition. Relationships need to be not just between destinations and event owners but those that include emergency management officials, city represent...
Historic Golf Resorts in Honor of the USA's 250th Birthday
ARTICLE Jun 25, 2026

In Honor of America’s 250th Birthday, the Most Historic Golf Resorts

For those seeking out a sports experience that honors the American Semiquincentennial (or if you want to get all hashtaggy about it, #USA250 or #America250), our friends at Historic Hotels of America ...
Nominate Now: SDM’s Champions of Economic Impact Awards Program is Open
ARTICLE Jun 11, 2026

Nominate Now: SDM’s Champions of Economic Impact Awards Program

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...
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...
Flag Football Outpaces Even Beach Volleyball, Close to Championship Status
ARTICLE May 28, 2026

Flag Football Outpaces Even Beach Volleyball in the Rush Toward Collegiate Championship Status

When NCAA announced that women’s flag football had received a formal recommendation to become a championship sport, the reaction was an open-mouthed stare because, well, flag was just added to the Eme...
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...
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...

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High-rise buildings form a city skyline on a coastline with a blue sky and clouds above a body of water.

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Host City

Article Jul 01, 2026

The selection of a host city requires the alignment of a number of forces with the priorities of the rights holder; these forces include infrastructur...

Strongman competitor "Bosman" strains while pulling a thick yellow rope in front of a crowded boat.
Playing Outside the Lines
Article Jul 01, 2026
A wide sandy beach lines the ocean under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, featuring a large Ferris wheel and beachside buildings.
Sun-Drenched and Sports-Rich, the Southeast Reigns
Article Jul 01, 2026
Opelika Police SUV parked at the start line of a bicycle race under an inflatable arch.
The Partnerships Behind, Safe Successful Sporting Events
Article Jul 01, 2026
Historic Golf Resorts in Honor of the USA's 250th Birthday
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