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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 ...
Wrestlers compete on a mat in a large arena during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, with a crowd watching and a large jumbotron displaying the event.
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Packing a Punch: Destinations Becoming Economic Heavy Hitters with Combat Sports

Combat sports, including boxing, wrestling and martial arts, are experiencing huge participation growth. Additionally, the reach of these disciplines is now extending into adapted sports. Combine this...
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ARTICLE Jul 01, 2026

Sun-Drenched and Sports-Rich, the Southeast Reigns

From competitions framed against sun-drenched coastlines and scenic mountain vistas to vibrant cities rich in history, culture and hospitality, the Southeast region continues to be one of America’s mo...
Hobby Tourism Bringing Adults into Sports Camps Designed Just for Them
ARTICLE Jun 25, 2026

Hobby Tourism Bringing Adults to Sports Camps Designed Just for Them

While summer often finds kids heading off to camps to hone their skills in sports, a growing movement is that of adults who follow a similar path with their vacation time. Hobby tourism is drawing gro...
#GOALS: Adult Sports Club Offering Its Own Version of the World Cup
ARTICLE Jun 11, 2026

#GOALS: Adult Sports Club Offering Its Own Version of the World Cup

Recently, SDM profiled the Sport & Social Industry Association, a nonprofit trade organization for businesses that operate adult sports leagues, tournaments and social events. Now, one of those opera...
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...
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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Wrestlers compete on a mat in a large arena during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, with a crowd watching and a large jumbotron displaying the event.

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