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Want to Honor America’s 250th Birthday with Sports Tie-Ins? Start Now
ARTICLE Jan 08, 2026

Want to Honor America’s 250th Birthday with Sports Tie-Ins? Start Now

Baby boomers (and older members of Gen X), recall America’s bicentennial in 1976, as well as all the hype around it. These days, many of those people (who as kids, marched in parades while wearing red...
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...
Will Rebooted Treasure Hunt Lead People Outdoors or Just into Trouble?
ARTICLE Nov 06, 2025

Will Rebooted Treasure Hunt Lead People Outdoors or Just into Trouble?

Hey, rescue crews: Just when you thought you were safe from treasure hunters, it turns out you weren’t. Two new hunts have been announced, one in the Sierra Nevadas and one, well, somewhere in the Ame...
Flint & Genesee has hosted the Gaines Rodeo for more than 20 years
ARTICLE Nov 01, 2025

Horse Sense

Equine sports are as varied as the horses and riders who participate, and as multitudinous as the crowds who come to watch. From the uniquely American sport of rodeo to the power and beauty of discipl...
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...
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...
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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...
Swimming Facilities the New Wave in Adaptive Reuse of Mall Properties
ARTICLE Aug 28, 2025

Swimming Facilities the New Wave in Adaptive Reuse of Mall Properties

First came the “picklemalls,” where defunct big-box stores were turned into pickleball clubs, promoted by a variety of franchises. Those are proliferating nationwide. Now, get ready for the next wave:...
Get Your BID On: NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
ARTICLE Aug 28, 2025

Get Your BID On: NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships

The NAIA is looking for a host for its 2027 and 2028 Indoor Track & Field National Championships, and they’re inviting interested destinations to get their BID on. The event hosts 100 men’s and 100 wo...

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Lubbock Competes for Sports Tournaments with Premier Athletic Complex

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Meet Your Sports Goals in Ann Arbor

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Birmingham’s Sports Resume Speaks Volumes

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Want to Honor America’s 250th Birthday with Sports Tie-Ins? Start Now

Want to Honor America’s 250th Birthday with Sports Tie-Ins? Start Now

Article Jan 08, 2026

Baby boomers (and older members of Gen X), recall America’s bicentennial in 1976, as well as all the hype around it. These days, many of those people ...

Another Path to Success
Another Path to Success
Article Jan 01, 2026
Will Rebooted Treasure Hunt Lead People Outdoors or Just into Trouble?
Will Rebooted Treasure Hunt Lead People Outdoors or Just into Trouble?
Article Nov 06, 2025
Flint & Genesee has hosted the Gaines Rodeo for more than 20 years
Horse Sense
Article Nov 01, 2025
Meet the Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
Meet the 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
Article Oct 29, 2025
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