The Bellagio in Las Vegas Appoints VP of Sales
Meg Fasy has been appointed vice-president of sales at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas. “I have known Meg for many years and the skills…
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The organizing committee for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, has elected Yang-ho Cho as president…
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Representatives from four cities bidding to be the U.S. candidate to host the 2024 Olympic Summer Games have met with leaders…
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Just in time for its 100th anniversary, Destination Marketing Association International has created the Hall of Fame Award to recognize…
Continue ReadingDetroit Red Wings Arena to Open in 2017
A new arena for the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings has been slated to open in summer 2017. The Olympia Development of Michigan has announced…
Continue ReadingConnecticut Convention & Sports Bureau
Michael Van Parys has announced that he will retire as president of the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau in Hartford, Connecticut. “Michael has…
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Schneider Publishing’s Director of Industry Relations
Steven Hacker, CAE, CEM, FASAE, formerly the longtime president of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events, has been named…
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The International Softball Federation has appointed Ron Radigonda as executive director. Radigonda has a long history with the sport…
Continue ReadingArena Grand Prix at Mesa
Michael Phelps’ unexpected return to competition at the April stop of the USA Swimming Arena Grand Prix in Mesa, Arizona, guaranteed plenty of excitement and helped the event grow considerably in only its second year. “We had great crowds at the first Arena Grand Prix at Mesa in 2013 and we fully expected the event to sell out each session this year as well,” said Dean Ekeren…
2017 America’s Cup Finalists
San Diego and Bermuda have been named finalists to host the 35th America’s Cup in 2017. Chicago, which had also submitted a bid, was dropped…
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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.
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