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The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau has promoted Jonathan Walker to senior director of sports sales within the Rhode Island Sports Commission. Walker, who joined the team in 2019, served as sports sales manager before a promotion to director of sports sales in July 2023. In his role, he oversees the sales, marketing and […]
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Nestled in north Central Florida, Ocala/Marion County is a dynamic destination equipped to host a variety of sporting events. From tournament-ready fields and elite swimming pools to spacious arenas, Ocala/Marion County is a top choice for regional and national competitions in baseball, golf, swimming and more. Famously known as an international equestrian destination, people travel […]
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Carlos Deliz has been promoted to the director of sports tourism at Discover Puerto Rico. Deliz has been with Discover Puerto Rico for seven years, most recently as senior sports sales manager after spending nearly five years as regional sales manager for sports tourism. Before joining Discover Puerto Rico, he worked at a series of […]
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Some of the best athletes in the world in their respective sports will be in the spotlight during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games — but what events or things would they like to see and do when in Paris? SportsTravel has canvassed opinions from dozens of athletes between the Team USA Media Summit […]
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The International Paralympic Committee has approved a proposal from LA28 to include Para climbing into the 2028 Paralympic Sport Program, expanding the Games program to 23 sports as Para climbing will make its Paralympic debut in Southern California. The International Federation for Sport Climbing has been hosting Para climbing competitions since 2006. Athletes from 27 […]
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The Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Paris will be the quadrennial chance for athletes representing the United States to win medals on the biggest global stage possible — and it comes at a time where the ability to chase Olympic legend status can be hard financially, which has led to a revamping of how […]
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The growing momentum around women’s sports as a whole is exemplified within volleyball. Who can forget the scene in September, when 92,003 people packed Memorial Stadium to watch Nebraska volleyball sweep in-state rival Omaha? Or the gigantic numbers of those waiting outside Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay ahead of the NCAA championship between the Cornhuskers […]
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Sarah Hirshland will be given a five-year contract extension to stay as chief executive officer for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, The Associated Press reported on Wednesday evening. The AP’s report said in a letter to the USOPC community, chairman Gene Sykes said Hirshland’s “accountability, transparency, and inclusivity has transformed our organization.” “Notably, […]
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As the European Championships finish group play on Wednesday and move to this weekend’s start of knockout round action, one legendary player is high on his home country’s chances of glory in Germany – Portugal’s Luis Figo. “Portugal has a strong team at the moment, with a good balance between very experienced players and the […]
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It’s raining on this Saturday evening — and raining hard, the air so thick with humidity the past few days on this mid-May weekend the skies could not handle the intensity of the heat. The referee’s whistle blows and a free kick is given to the home team, Inter Miami. It’s starting to rain sideways […]
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The IOC’s Coordination Commission was in Los Angeles this week for a three-day visit to review selected venues and track the progress of the @LA28 Games. The tours included the Rose Bowl, Intuit Dome and several venues in Long Beach.
The @HCHSA has appointed Ryan Walsh as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Janis Burke. Walsh is currently the chief executive officer and executive director of the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, a position he has held since 2018.
The USA Lacrosse Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates national championship is returning for the second straight year to @VisitWichita from May 7–10, 2025, at the Scheels Stryker Sports Complex.
NEW PODCAST: Leonard Hoops of @VisitIndy and Patrick Talty of @IndSportsCorp discuss the Big Ten Conference, look back at some of 2024’s biggest events and look ahead to 2025 while also talking about how they work together on events.
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