New York Yankees – SportsTravel

Mark Topley, right, New York Yankees associate director, strategic ticket sales and tourism, talks during a panel discussion on Wednesday at the International Inbound Travel Association summit in Salt Lake City. Also on the panel from left is Luisa Mendoza, Global Tourism Sports and Entertainment founder and chief executive officer; Jeff Gayduk, Premier Travel Media president and Brandon Furyk, Onward Travel Group vice president. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

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International Sports Tourism’s Impact Praised by Panels

SALT LAKE CITY — Given the number of major sporting events coming to the United States over the next decade, the ability for destinations to attract new international travelers and use that initial experience to develop deeper connections was a central theme at the International Inbound Travel Association’s annual summit. The Power of Sports Tourism […]

Posted On : February 13, 2025 By : Matt Traub

The roof of Tropicana Field was ripped to shreds by Hurricane Milton on October 10 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

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Tampa Bay Rays Commit to Tropicana Field Repairs

The Tampa Bay Rays will support a $55.7 million city plan to repair hurricane-shredded Tropicana Field in time for the 2026 season opener, The Associated Press reported Monday. Hurricane Milton tore the Trop’s fabric roof to pieces when it came ashore Oct. 9, causing water and other damage to interior parts of the now-exposed ballpark. […]

Posted On : January 6, 2025 By : Justin Shaw

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Hilton Offers Grand Slam Suite for Yankees Fans

New York Hilton Midtown announced that reservations are now available for the Grand Slam Suite that celebrates the New York Yankees, as fans can spend a night in the ultimate Yankees baseball suite for stays beginning July 1 with rates starting at $1,398 per night. The suite is available to book for stays from July […]

Posted On : June 9, 2023 By : Justin Shaw

Fans wait in line to enter the stadium prior to an Opening Day game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago White Sox on April 1, 2021, in Anaheim, California. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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How Many Fans Will Be Allowed at
Major League Baseball Games This Season?

Major League Baseball, which played all of last year’s regular season without fans in attendance, will have fans in every ballpark this season. Here is the current status of every MLB team’s plans for attendance this season. Arizona Diamondbacks (Chase Field, 48,633): The Diamondbacks have 100% capacity at home games. Atlanta Braves (Truist Park, 41,000): […]

Posted On : July 5, 2021 By : Matt Traub

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Yankees vs. White Sox Set as 2021 MLB at Field of Dreams Game

The New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox will play in the Major League Baseball Field of Dreams Presented by GEICO game scheduled for August 12, 2021, in Dyersville, Iowa, where the iconic cornfield stadium from the famous movie is built. It would be the first Major League game held in the state of Iowa. […]

Posted On : November 25, 2020 By : Matt Traub

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Yankees Introduce Standing Areas

Two new standing areas will be opened for the 2020 seasons for both New York Yankees and NYCFC events throughout their respective seasons. Yankee Stadium will have the Stella Artois Landing in Sections 232A and 232B in left field on the 200 Main Level as well as the Michelob Ultra Clubhouse in Sections 207 and […]

Posted On : February 4, 2020 By : Matt Traub

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has become a leader in sustainability efforts.

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The Green Game

We’ve come a long way since the first recycling bin was rolled out at a sporting event. As the topic of climate change heats up (literally), the creation of more sustainable events has taken on increasing importance. On a global level this can be seen with the December 2018 launch of the United Nations Sports […]

Posted On : October 30, 2019 By Ann Shepphird