WrestleMania 33 Generates Economic Impact for Orlando
WrestleMania 33 generated an estimated $181.5 million in economic impact for the Orlando region when the event was held there in April according to a…
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Winners of the 2017 SportsTravel Awards Announced at TEAMS ’17 in Orlando
The 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship in Tampa, Florida, takes top honor at the SportsTravel Awards. SportsTravel announced…
Continue ReadingAnaheim Raises the Bar
USA Gymnastics had a lot riding on the 2017 P&G Gymnastics Championships, the organization’s signature event. Typically, in the year after the Olympic Summer Games, the championships are something of a reboot, a sneak peek at the next four years, and this year’s event at Honda Center in Anaheim was no…
Continue ReadingWarriors on the Field By Karen Robes Meeks In 2008, an explosion left U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chris D’Angelo with nerve damage to the left side of his body. Previously a happy go-lucky jokester, he became dark and angry. “Normal family life was really tough, because no one understood what I was going through,” […]
Continue ReadingPeachtree Survives the Heat
The 48th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race hosted by the Atlanta Track Club lived up to its hype with heated competition and warm temperatures. With an estimated 55,320 finishers and about 200,000 spectators, the event known as the “World’s Largest Running Party” certainly shined in Georgia’s capital city…
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Rugby Readies for its Moment By Neal Read The buzz is building for a different breed of contact sport in America. Rugby, a sport that dates back more than 150 years, is riding a wave of momentum and will soon have an even bigger presence in the United States, thanks in part to the addition […]
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First-Ever Rewards and Recognition Roundtable to be Held at TEAMS ’17 Conference in Orlando
The Incentive Marketing Association and Incentive magazine Co-Sponsor a Discussion on the Use of Merchandise and Gift Card Awards…
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First-Ever eSportsTravel Summit to be Held at TEAMS ’17 Conference in Orlando
The explosive growth of e-sports and its impact on the travel industry will take center stage this fall at the first-of-its-kind eSportsTravel Summit…
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Seniors Shine in Birmingham
When more than 10,500 athletes and their friends and families arrived in Birmingham, Alabama, for the 2017 National Senior Games in early June, the city flexed one of its biggest strengths: charm. “It started with…
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4 DESTINATION ATTRIBUTES TO LOOK FOR WHEN PLANNING A SPORTS EVENT by Kristina Thorne LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION. Selecting a destination can have a major impact on attendance. When it comes to choosing a location, think of the three C’s: Convenience, Comfort and Captivation. Here are some questions to ask yourself before booking: Where’s the nearest international airport? […]
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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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