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Equine Virus Upending Events
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...
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 ...
Alcohol consumption has long been associated with sports, at least at the college and pro levels, and sales of beer, wine and mixed drinks are a dependable a revenue stream. But the recent news that Americans are drinking less, and the fact that non-drinkers want their own spaces, has encouraged many sports events and venues to hit the reset button.
ARTICLE Sep 25, 2025

Sober Tailgating and Alcohol-Free Seating: Rethinking Drinking in Sports

Alcohol consumption has long been associated with sports, at least at the college and pro levels, and sales of beer, wine and mixed drinks are dependable as a revenue stream. But the recent news that ...
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 ...
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...
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...
Atlantic City, NJ | Photo courtesy of Visit Atlantic City
ARTICLE Jul 01, 2025

A-Bout Time: Destinations Go the Distance with Boxing, Wrestling and Martial Arts

Combat sports are flourishing. Two big developments this year that will help them grow include the NCAA’s announcement that the inaugural women’s wrestling championship is expected next spring. Also, ...
Panama City Beach, FL | Photo courtesy of Visit Panama City Beach
ARTICLE Jul 01, 2025

Versatile Venues: Sports Complexes Across the Southeast Offer Entertainment Beyond the Event

It’s always a great idea to explore the possibilities of some of the sports complexes in the southeast region. Throw in a dash of Cajun or southern comfort food and a pinch of relaxation on a sandy be...
Want to host an elite multisport event? Here’s your chance. World Triathlon has reopened the bidding process for the 2027 World Triathlon Championship Finals, its flagship annual event. This event will crown world champions across elite, U23, junior, para, and age-group categories, including mixed relay events. Everything you need is right here.
ARTICLE Jun 19, 2025

Get Your BID On: 2027 World Triathlon Championship Finals

Want to host an elite multisport event? Here’s your chance. World Triathlon has reopened the bidding process for the 2027 World Triathlon Championship Finals, its flagship annual event. This event wil...

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Equine Virus Upending Events

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Article Nov 22, 2025

An outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus-1, a highly contagious and often deadly infection affecting horses, is taking a toll on competitive events. Some rod...

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Article Oct 29, 2025
Ghoul, Please: A List of the Top 25 Most Haunted (and Historic) Hotels
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Alcohol consumption has long been associated with sports, at least at the college and pro levels, and sales of beer, wine and mixed drinks are a dependable a revenue stream. But the recent news that Americans are drinking less, and the fact that non-drinkers want their own spaces, has encouraged many sports events and venues to hit the reset button.
Sober Tailgating and Alcohol-Free Seating: Rethinking Drinking in Sports
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