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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...
Basketball Bringing Destinations Nothing But Net
ARTICLE Jan 01, 2026

In the Zone: Basketball Bringing Destinations Nothing But Net

Among team sports, basketball has continued to be a leader in participation. Data from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s 2025 Participation Report shows 31.9 million U.S. participants ages s...
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 ...
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...
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...
DuBois County, Indiana
ARTICLE Jul 01, 2025

Sports Landscapes Designed by Mother Nature

In the arms race for the best sports venues, it’s easy to forget one of the most skilled designers: Mother Nature. Nationwide, mountains host electrifying downhill winter sports, lakes have population...
Want to host an elite multisport event? Here’s your chance. World Triathlon has reopened the bidding process for the 2027 World Triathlon Championship Finals, its flagship annual event. This event will crown world champions across elite, U23, junior, para, and age-group categories, including mixed relay events. Everything you need is right here.
ARTICLE Jun 19, 2025

Get Your BID On: 2027 World Triathlon Championship Finals

Want to host an elite multisport event? Here’s your chance. World Triathlon has reopened the bidding process for the 2027 World Triathlon Championship Finals, its flagship annual event. This event wil...
SDM Champions
ARTICLE Jun 11, 2025

Coming Soon: SDM’s 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards

We already know that sports tourism is a $114 billion-plus industry and everyone reading this has helped build that number. Don’t you want some recognition for your part in it? SDM is gearing up for i...
Sports Venues, Hotels Could be Affected by Visa Worker Shortage
ARTICLE May 22, 2025

Sports Venues, Hotels Could be Affected by Visa Worker Shortage

Memorial Day, the great dividing line between spring and summer, is behind us. Now, as sports venues and others in the industry seek to fill gaps in their labor force, they are looking to visa program...

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Another Path to Success

Another Path to Success

Article Jan 01, 2026

Across the country, cities have added to their inventories of venues, improved upon existing facilities and partnered with colleges and universities t...

Basketball Bringing Destinations Nothing But Net
In the Zone: Basketball Bringing Destinations Nothing But Net
Article Jan 01, 2026
The search for a new venue ends here
The Search for a New Venue Ends Here
Article Sep 01, 2025
Photo by Patrick McDermott-Getty Images for IRONMAN
IRONMAN
Article Sep 01, 2025
Destinations with Science-Based Attractions Could See Astronomical Impact
Destinations with Science-Based Attractions Could See Astronomical Impact
Article Aug 28, 2025
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