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ARTICLE Oct 29, 2024
Introducing SDM's 2024 Champions of Economic Impact
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...
ARTICLE Nov 29, 2024
Should Spirit’s Bankruptcy Worry Tournament Travelers? Maybe Not
The news that Spirit Airlines has declared bankruptcy came as no surprise to the travel industry. The budget airline, which previously charged for extras like sodas, carry-on bags and more, had been s...
ARTICLE Nov 28, 2024
Pickleball Report: So Many Players, Not Enough Courts
Not enough courts to host all the players who want to participate. While it’s admittedly a better problem to have than its opposite (too many venues standing empty, as with racquetball), pickleball is...
ARTICLE Nov 28, 2024
On Thin Ice: Warmer Winter Prompts Cities to Close Outdoor Ice Rinks
At least one major U.S. city is grappling with the consequences of climate change on sports facilities. In late October, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board recommended closing five outdoor ice ...
ARTICLE Nov 28, 2024
Congress Introduces the Youth Sports Facilities Act
The Youth Sports Facilities Act (YSFA), if passed, would unlock a new funding source for youth sports facilities and recreational spaces using Economic Development Assistance (EDA) grants. Because EDA...
ARTICLE Nov 07, 2024
Case Study in Sports Tourism Evolution: Round Rock Expands to Meet Demands
Sports tourism is nothing if not constantly evolving and one case study of this phenomenon is Round Rock, Texas, where key venues are undergoing upgrades to allow the destination, billed as the Sports...
ARTICLE Nov 07, 2024
Aspen Institute’s Report Provides Crystal Ball View of Youth Sports
The Aspen Institute’s National State of Play 2024 report encouragingly found that kids are returning to the levels of participation that preceded the pandemic. However, some worrisome trends include b...
ARTICLE Nov 07, 2024
Backyard Sports Venues: Business Builders or Neighborhood Nightmares?
It could a homeowner’s dream: Their own backyard sports venue where they can practice their pastime in peace – or help their kids sharpen their skills. But sometimes, those same homeowners come into c...
ARTICLE Nov 01, 2024
Free Rein
The equine industry continues to thrive through increased horse ownership and an expanding equestrian sports market. Calling it “one of the biggest industries that is hiding in plain sight,” the Equin...
ARTICLE Nov 01, 2024
Padel: The Fast Game on a Strong Trajectory
Padel is an up-and-coming court sport that resembles both pickleball and tennis, with elements of squash and racquetball as well. It is played in doubles on an enclosed court with a synthetic turf sur...
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