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At a sporting event as big as the Olympics, there is often an entire series of events taking place outside the competition that keep event organizers of all kinds busy. At night, during or following the last competitions, some of the most popular places around are the hospitality houses organized by various nations. Each country […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Embassy in Seoul has issued a 33-page welcome guide to Olympic spectators and visiting media, and someone in the embassy would appear to have a sense of humor. Either that or Olympic visitors may want to watch out for eels. By and large, the guide itself is chock full of useful information for […]
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Sports sponsorship is evolving with a growing emphasis on experiences and emerging sports. The January/February issue of SportsTravel includes a special focus on the latest trends in brand marketing around special events.
Continue ReadingThis is a test to see how we can post items from the Olympic Winter Games.This is a test to see how we can post items from the Olympic Winter Games.This is a test to see how we can post items from the Olympic Winter Games.This is a test to see how we can post […]
Continue ReadingMuch has changed in the Twin Cities since 1992, the last time the NFL ventured to Minnesota for a Super Bowl. But one thing remains the same: cold winters. Super Bowl LII, scheduled for February 4, will be only the sixth to be played in a cold-weather city, and the event will embrace the chill. “We know that it’s going to be cold,” said Matthew Shapiro, NFL director of event strategy and integration…
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Marshall Zelaznik has been appointed chief executive officer of Glory Sports International, a professional martial arts organization and television…
Continue ReadingMarshall Zelaznik has been appointed chief executive officer of Glory Sports International, a professional martial arts organization and television…
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Julie Mino has been appointed president and CEO of the Oxnard (California) Convention & Visitors Bureau. Mino previously served…
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The NBA 2K League has unveiled its official logo, which incorporates the colors and shape of NBA logo but without a human silhouette. The absence of a person…
Continue ReadingConstruction crews had just completed the $6 million finish tower at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida, when Hurricane Irma drew a bead on the gleaming glass structure. The tower had been a key piece of infrastructure at the park’s worldclass rowing course, helping to persuade the World Rowing Federation, FISA, to bring the World Rowing Championships to the U.S. for the first time since…
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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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