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ARTICLE Jan 02, 2025
A New Economic Driver for Some Sports Cities: Underground Railroad Tourism
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...
ARTICLE Jan 02, 2025
In Wake of Terrorism, Recalling How Sports Have Brought Cities Back Together
The postponement of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, done to minimize the possibility of any additional threats following the deadly terrorist attack early on New Year's Day, was met with both approval ...
ARTICLE Jan 01, 2025
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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 ...
ARTICLE Jan 01, 2025
Sports Destinations on the Rise
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...
ARTICLE Nov 07, 2024
The Latest Trend, Time Travel, Ties Into Sports Tourism
Despite being wedded to technology (and unwilling to give up connectivity), travelers are following the nostalgia trail. It’s showing up in a big way as adults seek out destinations and attractions th...
ARTICLE Nov 01, 2024
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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 Oct 24, 2024
Squash Is Courting Young Players While Also Helping Them in the Classroom
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...
ARTICLE Oct 02, 2024
NCAA Announces 240-Plus Host Sites
For only the fourth time in its history, the NCAA conducted a comprehensive site selection process, putting most of its championships up for bid simultaneously. The Association chose over 240 host sit...
ARTICLE Sep 12, 2024
High School Sports Aren’t Just Back, They’re Better Than Ever
There’s some truly great news about sports at the high school level: They are stronger than ever. In fact, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations, more than eight milli...
ARTICLE Aug 29, 2024
How Popular is Flag Football? NFHS Is Writing the Playing Rules
Flag football has exploded in popularity, and nowhere is that more evident than at the high school level, where girls teams are proliferating exponentially. In fact, the National Federation of State H...