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Sports Destination Management’s 2025 Champions of Economic Impact list is out—and our venues helped power several of the nation’s standout wins. Collectively, the honorees generated an estimated $1.422 billion in economic impact and 812,518 room nights across their communities, underscoring how purpose-built venues, great events, and a dialed-in guest experience
By Ally Azzarelli Great programming helps turn buildings into gathering places where core connections are made. It meets real community needs, stands apart in a crowded market, and gives families a reason to return week after week. The most successful recreation centers start with a clear view of their audience,
By Ally Azzarelli Designing for Success Youth sports facilities are no longer just recreational spaces — they’re engines for economic development, catalysts for tourism, and anchors for vibrant communities. Today’s most successful sports facilities are far beyond places to host games — they serve as community hubs, economic catalysts, and
By Ally Azzarelli When most people picture aquatic centers or community pools, they tend to think of traditional lap swimming — indoors or out. But today’s facilities are diving into far more dynamic territory. From festive holiday celebrations to high-energy fitness events, the opportunities to engage your community and boost
By Ally Azzarelli Why 10-25 Acres Tends to Work Best A 10–25-acre parcel usually provides enough room for a right-sized stadium or primary field experience, training space, circulation, and fan-facing amenities, without drifting into land-heavy sprawl that is expensive to grade, service, and operate, said Justin Papadakis, deputy CEO &
By Ally Azzarelli When planning corporate gatherings, conferences, or retreats, hotels and convention centers are often the first places that come to mind. However, sports complexes offer a unique location for company events and meetings. Sports venues provide flexibility, high-energy team-building opportunities, and memorable experiences that go beyond those of
By Ally Azzarelli Smart Ways Community Pools Can Reduce Operating Costs Operating an aquatic center or community pool comes with significant expenses, from energy and staffing to maintenance. In this article, we’ll review what it costs to build and operate an aquatic center and explore three proven cost-saving hacks for
By Ally Azzarelli Right off the bat, there are three reasons why adding an indoor walking track enhances your sports complex. An indoor walking track: Attracts everyday users, seniors, and families, helping fill quiet weekday hours when courts or fields are not booked. Supports wellness for all abilities and provides
By Ally Azzarelli The most successful and beloved sports and recreation destinations aren’t just venues that host tournaments. Today, they’re modern, hybrid facilities that serve two purposes: creating spaces that generate tourism and, at the same time, vibrant year-round assets that bring residents together. Across the country, forward-thinking cities are
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