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ARTICLE Mar 19, 2026
Bowfishing Tournaments Emerging as Weapons to Control Invasive Species
Bowfishing tournaments are emerging as a top weapon in the fight against invasive aquatic species nationwide, with species like carp and snakehead squarely in the crosshairs of competitive anglers. At...
ARTICLE Mar 19, 2026
Curling Clubs Report Renewed Interest in Wake of USA’s Historic Olympics
One of the (very many) feel-good stories to come out of the recent Winter Olympics was Team USA’s first-ever medal in mixed doubles curling, which included the storyline of the oldest-ever American wo...
ARTICLE Mar 01, 2026
Industry Experts Who Can Make All the Difference
One of the biggest challenges in our industry is keeping contact lists updated. As new venues open and as promotions occur, it’s important to know exactly who we need to call in any given destination....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
ARTICLE Nov 06, 2025
World’s First Pickleball Stadium Opens, In Florida, Naturally
If you need more proof that pickleball has taken over the country, look no further than Fort Lauderdale, where The Fort recently opened and is being called the “world’s first pickleball stadium, with ...
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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