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Louisville throws one of the biggest parties in the sports world each May when the Kentucky Derby captures millions of eyeballs for the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports.” However, this May will be even crazier for Louisville. Just 12 days after the Derby — which celebrates its 150th running on May 4 — the city […]
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Louisville Tourism has promoted Gen Howard to director of sports market development, part of two moves aimed at strengthening the Kentucky city’s ties to sports. Dana Baldwin has also been promoted and will serve as national sales manager/sports. She will work specifically on sports tourism under Howard. In the new role, Howard will focus on […]
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Members of the Sports Event and Tourism Association elected a new board at the first annual membership meeting held since the start of the pandemic. Members also adopted several new bylaw changes that will give more equal benefits to rights holder and industry partner members, and created a new individual membership category. The annual meeting […]
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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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