Football and other traditional sports aren’t the only activities generating excitement on college and university campuses this year. Esports arenas on campuses nationwide celebrated grand openings, fu...
Our annual awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, is exceeding its pre-pandemic numbers. This year alone, the economic impact of all award winners was more than $2.42 billion,...
As the pandemic continues to ease, equestrian and rodeo athletes are eagerly getting back on their mounts, which is great news for destinations that host an ever-broadening array of horse-centric even...
The “eatertainment” venue, coupled with sports, is a growing trend nationwide. From golf (Topgolf, Puttshack) to ping-pong (Spin, Ace Eat Serve) to axe throwing (Bury the Hatchet, Urban Axes), consume...
One of the sports that got up and running quickly in 2020 was BMX, and in the intervening three years, it has not slowed down at all. In fact, the last three-year period was the most exciting and chal...
For destinations and events impacted by Hurricane Ian, SDM is extending the deadline for its awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. Help us recognize YOU as a part of the indu...
Once just for major sporting venues, LED videoboards now are within reach of practically any sporting facility, from sports complexes to parks to civic centers. As technology advances and prices fall,...
Ripken Baseball’s goal is to provide amateur players with an experience similar to those of big league athletes, and to create memories that encourage them to continue to enjoy and play the game. This...
Ready to dive back into the hosting pool? Here’s a slew of great opportunities. The NAIA is taking bids on six national championship events in football, men's soccer, competitive cheer & dance, men's ...
Green is the new…well, green – as in eco-friendly. And with Earth Day less than two weeks away, it’s obvious the sports industry is getting into the spirit with cleanups and other activities. Can’t ge...
Football and other traditional sports aren’t the only activities generating excitement on college and university campuses this year. Esports arenas on...
Pelican Bay Aquatic Center, a seasonal pool in Edmond, Oklahoma, has been chosen by local families as a favorite place to swim for the second year in a row.
