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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...
Anger Kicking In Over High World Cup Ticket Prices
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...
Ghoul, Please: A List of the Top 25 Most Haunted (and Historic) Hotels
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 ...
As FIFA Counts Down to 2026, Host Cities Wind Up the Spin Cycle
ARTICLE Oct 09, 2025

As FIFA Counts Down to 2026, Host Cities Wind Up the Spin Cycle

FIFA is counting down to the 2026 World Cup and accordingly, and host cities across the U.S. and Canada are ramping up their awareness campaigns. From recruiting volunteers to soliciting sponsors and ...
Spurred by Sports Tourism, ADA Accessible Hotels on the Rise
ARTICLE Sep 11, 2025

Spurred by Sports Tourism, ADA Accessible Hotels on the Rise

Hotel room construction is up but a micro-trend in that sector bears watching: The addition of more, and more accessible, hotel rooms, as well as other facilities in hotels to accommodate users with p...
Greensboro, NC | Photo courtesy of Visit Greensboro
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2025

Venues Where Events Can Stick the Landing

If there’s one thing event owners need for gymnastics competitions, it’s space. From back handsprings to balance beams, participants need room to spread out to perform at an optimal level. Here’s a lo...
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 ...
Go Southwest for Great Venues
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2025

Going West for Big Wins

.Hosting a tournament in the Southwest or Pacific Northwest is a winning decision for any sports event planner. Both regions boast mild weather throughout much of the year. The Pacific Northwest featu...
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...
Snohomish, WA | Photo courtesy of Snohomish Country Sports Commission
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2025

A Rising Tide

It’s the wave of the future. From swimming, triathlon, wakeboarding, surfing, rowing, water skiing and more, the surging popularity of water sports is great news for destinations nationwide. Seaside v...

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Meet the Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

Meet the 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

Article Oct 29, 2025

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....

Ghoul, Please: A List of the Top 25 Most Haunted (and Historic) Hotels
Ghoul, Please: A List of the Top 25 Most Haunted (and Historic) Hotels
Article Oct 23, 2025
Anger Kicking In Over High World Cup Ticket Prices
Anger Kicking In Over High World Cup Ticket Prices
Article Oct 23, 2025
As FIFA Counts Down to 2026, Host Cities Wind Up the Spin Cycle
As FIFA Counts Down to 2026, Host Cities Wind Up the Spin Cycle
Article Oct 09, 2025
Spurred by Sports Tourism, ADA Accessible Hotels on the Rise
Spurred by Sports Tourism, ADA Accessible Hotels on the Rise
Article Sep 11, 2025
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