July/August 2023

Sports Destination Management Magazine

In this issue, we reach midsummer and my favorite time of the year: the opening of awards season. SDM wants its readers to nominate events for the program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. Our industry is a force to be reckoned with, and you have played a role in it, so please take a moment to enter. This industry also showcases lacrosse, running and road sports and combat sports (all three of those have ancient roots) as well as a newer sport with a North American pedigree: cheer, and sports venues made by nature. Happy reading.

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In this issue

Alachua County, Florida Celebrates Opening of Alachua County Sports and Events Center at Celebration Pointe

BY: Michael Popke

The goal of the new Alachua County Sports and Events Center at Celebration Pointe in Gainesville, Florida, is “to change the culture of sports one athlete at a time.” But it’s also changing the local sports landscape and according to Joleen Cacciatore Miller, Executive Director of the Gainesville Sports Commission, it has been 20 years in the making. more....

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Think Beyond the Like Button

Executive Insights

Inside Events: 5v5 Soccer

Industry Leadership

Sports Landscapes Designed by Mother Nature

Multi-Sport Multi-Discipline Review

Packing A Punch

Perspectives

How to Add a New Generation to the Industry? Start with Good Intern Programs

Regional Focus

Competition, Culture and Climate for the Win