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ARTICLE Jan 08, 2026
Some World Cup Cities Already Seeing Spikes in Tourist Interest
Some of this summer’s FIFA World Cup destinations are reporting a bump in interest from those who like to travel for sports. Houston and Kansas City, Missouri, in particular, have seen spikes not only...
ARTICLE Jan 01, 2026
Taking the Market by Storm
The Northeast region offers plenty of competitive advantages for all sports event planners, with a wealth of venues and plenty of connectivity, as well as attractions and accommodations galore. A four...
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...
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...
ARTICLE Dec 04, 2025
Report: Hotel Challenges in Attracting Visitors for World Cup Stays
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the U.S. hotel sector is seeing soaring rates but also challenges from declining international travel and new visa fees. Hotel occupancy remains low as many fans wait...
ARTICLE Dec 04, 2025
New York City Marathon Named World’s Most Valuable Marathon Brand
What’s the most valuable marathon brand? Oddly, not Boston but the New York City Marathon, according to a recent study. The event is valued at $292 million for extensive and diverse revenue streams, s...
ARTICLE Nov 06, 2025
Turkey Trot Training Programs Stuffing the Coffers of 5K Event Owners
Halloween is behind us and Thanksgiving looms ahead. With it come the Turkey Trots, the most popular 5K fun run in America, traditionally taking place on the big holiday and marketed as a preemptive s...
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...
ARTICLE Oct 23, 2025
Anger Kicking In Over High World Cup Ticket Prices
When 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets went on sale, many U.S.-based fans no doubt felt penalty-kicked in the gut by the prices. While FIFA had originally claimed seats would cost as little as $60, fans fou...
ARTICLE Oct 23, 2025
Ghoul, Please: A List of the Top 25 Most Haunted (and Historic) Hotels
Here’s news you don’t see every day (and it is oh, so suited to Halloween on Friday): A list of the top 25 most haunted hotels. Best news: Many are in sports cities (for those who want to book a stay ...
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