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Meet Chicago Northwest – Chicagoland Sports are Better on the Edge Chicago Northwest is one of the Midwest’s most sophisticated destinations for sporting events. In addition to the ease of planning your event in our vibrant area, Chicago Northwest is your most affordable choice. Our over 65 hotels offer a range of accommodations to fit […]
Continue ReadingWrestleMania 32
The Lone Star State may want to change the saying to “everything’s biggest in Texas.” That’s because Arlington and Dallas teamed up with World Wrestling Entertainment to stage what was a record-breaking WrestleMania 32. “WrestleMania Week in Dallas and Arlington created a historical result that had more than 165,000 people from all 50 states and 35 countries taking part throughout the week for WWE’s largest annual celebration,”…
When it comes to sports destinations, Greenville’s a home run. “2nd Best Town Ever” – Outside Magazine “Top 6 Hots Spots for Travel (in the World) 2015” – CBS This Morning “Best Small City for Cycling” – Cycling Magazine “Top 10 Best in the U.S. 2015” – Lonely Planet Greenville hits all of our marks […]
Continue ReadingBNP Paribas Open
In a destination that typically sees sunny skies and smiling faces, an unexpected dark cloud made its way to Indian Wells, California, on Sunday, March 20. Hours before the finals at the BNP Paribas Open, CEO and Tournament Director Raymond Moore made a number of derogatory comments about the Women’s Tennis Association at a morning breakfast with the media. His remarks provoked outrage in the tennis world and prompted…
Polartec Big Air at Fenway
When you set about building a 140-foot big air ski and snowboard ramp in a 104-year-old ballpark for an event that has never been staged before, any number of things could conceivably go amiss. But by all accounts, February’s Polartec Big Air at Fenway was deemed a success, leaving the door open for more such events at the longtime home of the Boston Red Sox—and perhaps elsewhere. By nature of the massive construction required…
Peoria, Illinois, is quickly becoming a mecca for sporting events. With a number of state of the art facilities, Peoria can play home to all types of event of all sizes, making it one of the top sports destinations in the country. Peoria’s newest complex, The Louisville Slugger Sports Complex, will be one of the […]
Continue ReadingWrangler National Finals Rodeo
For 10 days each December, Las Vegas becomes a cowboy town when the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo comes calling. This year those cowboys had a little more money in their pockets, as the tournament paid out a record $10 million to the best and brightest stars in professional rodeo. More than 170,000 people filed into the Thomas & Mack Center for the world’s richest rodeo. Trevor Brazile again earned his nickname…
IWF World Weightlifting Championships
The city of Houston has proved to the world that it is an event-hosting heavyweight. The IWF World Weightlifting Championships took place at the city’s convention center in November, and competitors, fans and organizers deemed it a success. “I think that we, together with Houston as a partner, set a new standard for weightlifting world championships,” said Michael Massik, CEO of USA Weightlifting, who announced…
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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