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The Sports ETA Symposium in Tulsa session “Sports Tourism Success from Ideation to Execution” explored how destinations and facility operators are turning big ideas into successful, shovel-ready projects. The panel led by Matt Avila and Ryan Sheridan from Hunden Partners discussed bringing sports facility developments to life, what it takes to remain competitive in an […]
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The session “Unlocking the Power of Partnership: Navigating Partnership with DMOs” explored best practices for rights holders when developing relationships with destinations during the annual Sports ETA Symposium in Tulsa. Moderated by Sports ETA’s Glen Schorr, the panel included Ben Snyder, executive director, Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission; Jonathan Paris, executive director of sports tourism, […]
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The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board has signed on as a Host City Supporter and the Official Tourism Board Promoter for the city, locally and globally, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl LXI. Los Angeles Tourism will be the only tourism board in the region with the rights to use the […]
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The Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau in Alabama has named Dan Williams as its next President and Chief Executive Officer starting in June, succeeding John Oros. Williams joins the GBCVB from Experience Columbus, where he currently serves as chief sales officer. Williams has been with Experience Columbus since 2015. Prior to that, he served […]
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TEG Sport and the Singapore Tourism Board have signed a five-year partnership to bring the Singapore Festival of Football in alternate years starting this summer with a three-team event. This year’s tournament will feature 19-time Serie A champions AC Milan of Italy along with Premier League clubs Arsenal and Newcastle, champions of this year’s Carabao […]
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That the USA BMX Headquarters in Tulsa will become the official home base of the USA Cycling BMX Racing National Team to identify, develop and support the next generation of BMX athletes, while expanding opportunities for riders to train and compete at a world-class facility. USA BMX is opening the doors of its Tulsa headquarters […]
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Bill Hancock, former College Football Playoff executive director, has been selected as the 13th recipient of the Michael J. Cleary Merit of Honor Award by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. The award was named after Cleary, the former NACDA executive director, in 2011. Cleary served at the helm of NACDA from the […]
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Celtic Soccer Academy and Elite Tournaments have announced a partnership that will see the Scottish Premiership club host its first international tournament in North America. “We are thrilled to partner with Celtic FC and the Celtic Soccer Academy to bring an unparalleled brand experience and youth event to Maryland,” said Elite Tournaments President Mike Libber. […]
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“The Sandlot,” a classic baseball movie that has stood the test of time since its release in 1993, is finding ways to give back to youth baseball more than three decades later. The Play Forever Project — founded by Sandlot cast members Grant Gelt (Bertram Grover Weeks), Victor Dimattia (Timmy Timmons), and Shane Obedzinski (Tommy […]
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Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment has appointed attorney Rebecca Maxwell as vice president of immigration for the firm, which specializes in international immigration for sports and entertainment, government affairs and global strategy. Maxwell brings more than a decade of experience in immigration law and policy, having held roles at both the U.S. Department of Justice […]
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Fraser Bullock was officially named executive chair and president for the Organizing Committee for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City while former Utah Speaker of the House Brad Wilson was named as chief executive officer.
The @MountainWest Conference, in partnership with the Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission, will host the 2025 Credit Union 1 Baseball Championship at Sloan Park in @VisitMesa, Arizona, May 21–24.
.@usavolleyball has announced that Denver will host the 2025 ParaVolley Pan America Sitting Volleyball Zonal Championships on May 24–28, an event which will run alongside the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship.
The Sports Facilities Companies has been selected to operate Destination KP, a new youth sports venue located on Long Island, New York, withTim O’Connell appointed as general manager.
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