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ARTICLE Jul 01, 2026

Hit the Road (and the Trail and Even the Water)

Few organized sports and recreation events are as accessible to such a broad swath of the population as running. Whether on a road or trail, or whether an athlete has the added challenges of water and...
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 ...
Men play a game of flag football on a grassy field with trees and a stadium light pole in the background.
ARTICLE Jul 01, 2026

Field Trips: These Venues Can Host a Multitude of Sports and Activities

From soccer, football and lacrosse, to rugby, Ultimate, quadball and more, rectangular sports fields can host nearly anything event owners need, while accommodating hundreds, possibly thousands, of sp...
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...
Made in the Shade: Building Better Courts for More Playable Hours
ARTICLE Apr 16, 2026

Made in the Shade: Building Better Courts for More Playable Hours

Pickleball, padel and other court sports are driving one of the most significant waves of investment in outdoor recreation in decades, prompting sports destinations to rethink how courts are designed,...

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Man biking on a dirt trail with trees and grass in background

Hit the Road (and the Trail and Even the Water)

Article Jul 01, 2026

Few organized sports and recreation events are as accessible to such a broad swath of the population as running. Whether on a road or trail, or whethe...

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
Men play a game of flag football on a grassy field with trees and a stadium light pole in the background.
Field Trips: These Venues Can Host a Multitude of Sports and Activities
Article Jul 01, 2026
Historic Golf Resorts in Honor of the USA's 250th Birthday
In Honor of America’s 250th Birthday, the Most Historic Golf Resorts
Article Jun 25, 2026
Nominate Now: SDM’s Champions of Economic Impact Awards Program is Open
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Article Jun 11, 2026
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