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Joel Koester has been named the executive director of the new Phoenix Sports and Events Commission and will lead efforts to secure, grow, and host major sporting and entertainment events for the region. Koester most recently served as director of sports sales for the Tulsa Sports Commission, where he played a key role in hosting […]
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According to a report commissioned by Destination Ann Arbor, the 2024 University of Michigan football season generated $226.7 million in direct visitor spending from attendees residing outside Washtenaw County. On average, each home game contributed approximately $28 million in direct visitor spending to the local economy. When modeled to include indirect and induced effects, the […]
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A new study of more than 6,000 sports travelers across 12 international markets shows the number of people willing to travel for sports events is poised to grow and that those sports-related travelers book their journeys in different ways than leisure travelers. The report, “Sports Tourists: Travelling With Passion” was created by GSIQ in collaboration […]
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Events DC will sponsor the Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic, a Pro/Am cycling event taking place May 31 and June 1 in Washington, D.C. The event features a showcase for top-tier professional and amateur cycling races, while also producing the non-competitive Challenge Ride into the heart of the nation’s capital. In addition to the featured […]
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Devon Park in Oklahoma City will be one of three hosts for the 2026 World Baseball Softball Confederation Women’s World Cup Group Stage, joining Lima, Peru, and Prague. This will be the first time Oklahoma City has hosted Women’s World Cup action. Oklahoma City is the longtime host of the NCAA Women’s College World Series […]
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The 2025 NCAA First Four Tournament games in Dayton, Ohio, generated $6,631,875 in estimated direct spending economic impact, Destination Dayton has announced. This year’s First Four games saw Mount St. Mary’s beat American University along with Xavier beating Texas, Alabama State beating Saint Francis and North Carolina beating San Diego State. The University of Dayton […]
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The Lansing Sports Commission has announced the promotion of Miranda Coleman from sports services manager to sports development manager. In the new role, Coleman will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with sports rights holders, national governing bodies, local facility representatives and the lodging community to solicit, secure and create sporting events for Greater […]
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Richmond United Tournament Series has announced a partnership with The 288 Group, a Richmond–based marketing and travel services provider, to enhance lodging and transportation experiences for teams and families attending its tournament series. “Partnering with The 288 Group was a meaningful and natural step for us,” said Chris Friant, director of tournaments for Richmond United. […]
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The Women’s Sport Trust has announced the appointment of a new trustee and three board apprentices. Alice Dearing, Shruti Saujani and Gemma Woor have joined the organization as board apprentices. Dearing is a former British Olympic swimmer and founder of Black Girls Swim; Saujani works at the Football Association in an equality, diversity and inclusion […]
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has floated the idea of the city bidding for the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games as part of a major sports event hosting strategy announced as the city revealed six international events generated an estimated $307.5 million USD to the local economy. London will host this year’s Women’s Rugby World […]
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