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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...
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...
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...
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,...
ARTICLE Apr 02, 2026
Earlier, Wetter Spring Wreaks Havoc on Western Winter Sports Events
Late winter at Western ski resorts is generally filled with events designed to make the most of the last few weeks of snow. Some are competitive and others are recreational but they all aim to boost e...
ARTICLE Jan 15, 2026
With Younger Athletes and More Females, Triathlon Enters a New Era
IRONMAN might be one of the largest and most recognizable brands in the event market but that doesn’t mean it’s static. The organization closed out the year with a report showing the number of athlete...
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 Nov 22, 2025
Equine Virus Upending Events
An outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus-1, a highly contagious and often deadly infection affecting horses, is taking a toll on competitive events. Some rodeos have been cancelled and others have moved to e...
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 ...
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 ...
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