Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, has announced the winners of its 2018 Reader’s Choice Awards.
“Nominations exceeded expectations. We were overwhelmed by the volume and scope of entries — from destinations to venues to the services and vendors that have become staples of this industry,” said publisher, Fonda Johnson.
The magazine solicited nominations in an array of categories. A final list was presented to the readership, which cast its votes. Information on individual winners is detailed in a special feature published in May/June 2018 issue of Sports Destination Management. The entire article with full details on the winners listed below can also be found online.
2018 Reader’s Choice Awards (Full List of Winners)
Favorite Overall DestinationSDM An
Lake Erie Shores & Islands, Sandusky, Ohio
Round Rock, Texas
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Favorite Large Market Destination
Chicago, Illinois
Honolulu, Hawai’i
Las Vegas, Nevada
Favorite Mid-Market Destination
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Daytona Beach, Florida
Greenville, South Carolina
Favorite Small Market Destination
Aurora, Illinois
Erie, Pennsylvania
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Favorite Destination for Accessibility
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Chicago Southland, Illinois
Knoxville, Tennessee
Favorite Destination for Accommodations and Hospitality
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Des Moines, Iowa
Louisville, Kentucky
Favorite Destination for Amenities
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Lake Erie Shores & Islands, Sandusky, Ohio
Orlando, Florida
Favorite Destination for Community Engagement
Chicago Southland, Illinois
Columbia, South Carolina
Greenville, South Carolina
Favorite Indoor Venue
Rocky Top Sports World, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Round Rock Sports Center, Round Rock, Texas
The Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood, New Jersey
Favorite Outdoor Venue
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Orlando, Florida
Grand Park Sports Campus, Westfield, Indiana
Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, Sandusky, Ohio
Favorite Hotel/Motel Brand for Families
Courtyard by Marriott
Hampton by Hilton
Holiday Inn
Favorite Hotel/Motel Brand for Adults
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Marriott
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Favorite Campground
Lighthouse Point at Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio
Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, Alabama
John H. Moss Lake Campground, Shelby, North Carolina
Favorite Housing Vendor
Pse Tournament and Event Housing
HBC Event Services
Anthony Travel, a division of On Location Experiences
Favorite Airline
Southwest Airlines
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
American Airlines
Favorite Coach/Bus Service
Coach USA
USA Bus Charter
LuxBus America
Favorite Insurance Provider
K & K Insurance Group, Inc.
HUB International Limited
Westpoint Insurance Group
Favorite Event Communications App or Tool
Eventbrite
TeamSnap
Eventzilla
Favorite Streaming Service Provider
Facebook Live
GoLive SportsCast
WatchMe Sports
About Sports Destination Management
Sports Destination Managementis written for the largest audience of sports event managers and tournament directors in the sports tourism market and maintains a focus on the important issues surrounding event location decisions and event management. With content from experts and thought leaders, SDM provides in-depth coverage of sports event planning and execution through incisive and relevant articles as well as insightful, real-world case studies showcasing best practices and successful event production.
In addition to the publication, SDM offers extensive digital resources through www.sportsdestinations.comand the e-newsletter SDM Blitz, both providing decision support tools for organizers to ensure successful events at all levels of play.
About Due North
An Inc. 5000 company, Due North Consulting, Inc. has served economic development organizations for
almost two decades. With over 45 years of combined experience, the principals have guided hundreds of
destinations in promoting economic development through tourism and corporate investment, helping attract billions of dollars to communities throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
Due North Consulting, Inc. has expanded to include Due North Media, a niche business-to-business publisher providing media services to executives within specialized vertical markets impacting economic development, including corporate site selection, business development, market-to-market events and sports tourism via print publications and digital media.
Due North Media also provides marketing tools for communities and destinations to promote economic
development and tourism. Destination-specific marketing solutions include brand research, development and integration; web design and usability tools; creative design, copywriting and custom publishing; qualified direct mail and e-mail marketing; FAM and press trips.
Due North Sports Partners helps communities identify and leverage assets to maximize their potential
economic impact from sports tourism. Services include community assessments, strategic planning, hospitality training, event services, logistics, event development and recruitment.
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