When, this past fall, the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, became visible to destinations that had never even heard of it before, it made headlines. Accordingly, people raced to des...
We already know that educational historical tourism is a factor in sports tourism, but a new exhibit being funded by the National Park Service could generate even more interest in certain destinations...
When hosting winter and ice sports competitions, weather conditions are of little concern for many destinations. While snow is still a requisite for alpine and cross country sports, a blizzard of othe...
One of the hardest parts of finding new locations for events is doing the research. Instead, do your site selections from here. Sports Destination Management has compiled some of the fastest-rising ci...
The American Trail Running Association represents and promotes trail running mountain running and ultra trail running. ATRA’s definition of trail runs includes not only mountain single-track trails, b...
While pickleball has secured its spot as the fastest-growing sport in the United States, esports is catching up. In the past decade, competitive gaming has emerged as a viable sport in a $1.7 billion ...
In sports travel (and travel as a whole), accessibility is a key consideration for people with disabilities. From step-free entrances to accessible restrooms and helpful staff, the features that make ...
Sporting events organizers host their events throughout the country, and many times, in the same community. Destinations are working with these event organizers to help create memorable moments for th...
This year’s honorees in SDM’s awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, brought an astounding $1,885,077,600 to their local economies. From mainstream sports with thousands of at...
After more than 20 years of lobbying for Olympic inclusion, squash will be featured as a showcase sport in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. And with the exception of its national governing body and play...
When, this past fall, the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, became visible to destinations that had never even heard of it before, i...
Southern California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) has completed a $90 million runway rehabilitation project that further enhances the safety of millions of air travelers who have made ONT thei...
The Placer Valley Soccer Complex is scheduled to be completed in late 2025, with the first sports tournaments and social events possible in January 2026.
Hospitality and tourism generated a record $110 million in economic impact in Greater Ontario this past year, fortifying the region’s role as Southern California’s fastest-growing destination.
