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Tempest, a provider of web, CRM and digital marketing solutions for the destination marketing industry, has announced the acquisition of the Sports Tourism Index from sports tourism consultancy Huddle Up Group. The Sports Tourism Index is utilized by more than 450 sports organizations. Its facility and event database in the sports tourism industry has more […]
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The Huddle Up Group of Phoenix and Canadian-based EventConnect have finalized a technology partnership to support sport event organizers. The partnership will integrate Huddle Up Grou’s’s Sports Tourism Index + Scout, a tool developed to help destinations evaluate their position in the sports tourism market, with EventConnect’s travel platform focused on team sports. “We have […]
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The Huddle Up Group has announced an internal promotion of Dean Polk, who will take on the title of vice president of data and strategy. Polk has extensive experience throughout various sectors of the industry. A West Virginia native and a former Disney Sports team member, Polk most notably worked with USA Baseball and the […]
Continue ReadingSports tourism consultancy Huddle Up Group has promoted Cole McKeel to vice president of partnerships. McKeel joined the company as director of partnerships in January 2021 and has overseen the company’s business development efforts, including the expansion of the Sports Tourism Index & Scout, the company’s business development platform. In his new role, McKeel will […]
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The total economic impact of adapted and para sport-related events nationwide totals approximately $77.8 million annually, nearly reaching pre-COVID levels, according to a benchmark economic impact study released at the Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium presented by All In Sport Consulting on October 19–20. The study showed that the economic impact of the 34 […]
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The Southeast Tourism Society and Huddle Up Group have announced a new industry partnership to establish sports tourism consulting services to assist and support destinations that are looking to expand sports tourism efforts in their communities. Both organizations are dedicated to promoting and preserving sports recreation opportunities at tourism destinations. Huddle Up Group provides organizations […]
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A new study reveals that the annual economic impact of adapted and para sport-related tourism events ranges from $80.5 million to $134.2 million. The study, commissioned by All In Sport Consulting in partnership with Stitch Marketing Research and Huddle Up Group collected expenditure and budget data from a sampling of U.S.-based adapted sport organizations and […]
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The Huddle Up Group has bought the Revolution Groupe to expand its portfolio and also promoted one of its own directors in the company. The group, which is based in Phoenix, has promoted Caroline Allman from director to principal. Allman started at the University of Tennessee in event management and athletic administration, then worked for […]
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EventConnect, a cloud-based event and tournament management system for the sports tourism industry, has announced the creation of an advisory board for its Sportology Conference. The London, Ontario-based company partnered with Huddle Up Group to assemble the board’s members. EventConnect launched in 2013 and has developed digital tools to streamline the coordination, management, tracking and […]
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Huddle Up Group has announced a partnership with the sports tourism and events start-up Bobcat Strategies, founded by sports event industry veteran Vince Trinidad. The partnership will include specific project work where Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Bobcat Strategies will supplement the industry expertise of Phoenix-based Huddle Up Group within specific strategic projects. “We have a longstanding partnership […]
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The @Big12Conference has selected the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah, to host the 2025, 2026 and 2027 Big 12 Gymnastics Championships. The 2025 Big 12 Gymnastics Championship’s two sessions will be held March 22 at noon and 5 p.m. local time.
.@PlayNAIA has selected Orange Beach Sportsplex in Orange Beach, Alabama, and @GSOB_Sports as hosts for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championships.
Move United was given the 2024 Rings of Gold Award by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee during its annual assembly last week in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Triple Crown Sports has announced the departure of Sean Hardy, who is stepping down from his role as chief operating officer to join League One Volleyball as chief growth officer.
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