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In June, the world comes to the USA’s doorstep to watch the biggest event FIFA has put on to date: The World Cup.
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

The Game Plan for When the World Comes to the USA’s Doorstep

In June, the world comes to the USA’s doorstep to watch the biggest event FIFA has put on to date: The World Cup. And it is big, with 48 teams playing 104 matches in 16 host cities across three countr...
Sports Destinations that Double as Aquatics Ecosystems
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026

Come On In. The Water’s Fine

When Los Angeles hosts the Summer Games, swimming and diving, just like figure skating and ice dancing at the Winter Games, will dominate media coverage. That always results in a bounce in participati...
Abandoned Boats Continue to Impact Waterways, Such as for Tournaments
ARTICLE Feb 05, 2026

Abandoned Boats Continue to Impact Tournament Waterways

Here’s an indicator of how serious the problem of abandoned and derelict boats, which can impact water sports events, has become: It’s getting its own conference. The BoatUS Foundation’s Turning the T...
By the Numbers: Super Bowl LX
ARTICLE Jan 27, 2026

By the Numbers: Super Bowl LX

The Super Bowl is measured by the public in yardage and points. But in the sports business world, an entirely different numerical system is in play, such as economic impact (a mind-blowing forecast of...
The Happy Ending for Apparel from a Losing Super Bowl Team
ARTICLE Jan 22, 2026

The Happy Ending for Apparel from a Losing Super Bowl Team

Flip over to QVC or visit Amazon within seconds of the last play of the Super Bowl and you’ll see merchandise for the winning team advertised there and ready for overnight shipping, while sporting goo...
t least two World Cup host cities — Houston and Kansas City, Mo. — have seen spikes not only in traveler interest but also in bookings.
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. Kansas City, Missouri and Houston, in particular, have seen spikes not only...
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...
Report: Hotel Challenges in Attracting Visitors for World Cup Stays
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...
Equine Virus Upending Events
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...
Meet the Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
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...

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In June, the world comes to the USA’s doorstep to watch the biggest event FIFA has put on to date: The World Cup.

The Game Plan for When the World Comes to the USA’s Doorstep

Article Mar 01, 2026

In June, the world comes to the USA’s doorstep to watch the biggest event FIFA has put on to date: The World Cup. And it is big, with 48 teams playing...

Sports Destinations that Double as Aquatics Ecosystems
Come On In. The Water’s Fine
Article Mar 01, 2026
Abandoned Boats Continue to Impact Waterways, Such as for Tournaments
Abandoned Boats Continue to Impact Tournament Waterways
Article Feb 05, 2026
By the Numbers: Super Bowl LX
By the Numbers: Super Bowl LX
Article Jan 27, 2026
The Happy Ending for Apparel from a Losing Super Bowl Team
The Happy Ending for Apparel from a Losing Super Bowl Team
Article Jan 22, 2026
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