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...
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...
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 ...
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...
The message is clear: Americans are spending on sports travel. In 2023, Americans took 204.9 million trips related to sporting events, contributing $52.2 billion in direct spending, 757,600 jobs, and ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Helene and Milton were unwelcome guests in the Southeast and when their stay was over, destinations were glad to see them go. In their wake, rebuilding has been going on, and so have the campaigns des...
Football Youth joins Soccer Youth and the All-Ripken Games in Unrivaled Sports’ programming for individual athletes seeking top-level competition at premier facilities for flag football, soccer, baseb...
Beef Logic’s vast library of health education resources give high school athletes across the country the knowledge to fuel their bodies with the correct nutrition.
his award highlights Klusty Sign Associates' innovative approach to enhancing visibility and communication within the community through digital signage.
SportsEngine Play will Offer Live and On-Demand Streaming of Thousands of Games and Events Played Each Year Across 116 Arizona Athletic Grounds’ Fields and Courts
Troon® is pleased to announce it has been selected to manage the City of Detroit’s three municipal golf facilities – Chandler Park, Rackham, and Rouge Park Golf Courses.
ESPN and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) have extended their relationship with a new, 12-year agreement that will keep the iconic US Open with ESPN through 2037.
