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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...
Lexington County, South Carolina
ARTICLE Nov 01, 2025

Courting an Economic Boom

Tennis facilities are a fixture at almost every level, from schools to parks to private clubs. Pickleball facilities, meanwhile, have continued to proliferate, with new installations going in nationwi...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Pro Cheer League Moves Closer to Reality
ARTICLE Oct 09, 2025

Pro Cheer League Moves Closer to Reality

Remember the Pro Cheer League? It’s getting closer to reality. Team names have been announced and tryouts have been held. The organization has been teasing video clips of athletes auditioning, judges ...
After Facing Down Hurricane Helene in 2024, Sports Destinations Welcome Fall Tourism
ARTICLE Sep 25, 2025

Fall Sports Destinations Storm Back After Helene, Welcoming Leaf Tourism

Last year, Hurricane Helene rained on Asheville’s parade. Asheville, in addition to being a sports hosting powerhouse, welcomes tourists by the carload for leaf-peeping, but its 2024 season ended even...
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 ...
Destinations with Science-Based Attractions Could See Astronomical Impact
ARTICLE Aug 28, 2025

Destinations with Science-Based Attractions Could See Astronomical Impact

Areas that have planetariums and science centers in addition to their sports facilities could get more tourism this year, thanks to a bonanza of celestial events in the fall and winter that will appea...

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Report: Hotel Challenges in Attracting Visitors for World Cup Stays

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