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The Greater Orlando Sports Commission has announced a series of promotions and one new hire ahead of its 2025 calendar of events. “We are thrilled to announce the well-earned promotions of our outstanding team members,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Jason Siegel. “These individuals have shown remarkable dedication, leadership and skill, playing a key […]
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The County of Pulaski, Virginia, has named Tim Miller as the director of the newly created Sports Tourism & Entertainment Authority. Miller was formerly director of sales and marketing for ASM Global in Richmond, Virginia. Before that, he was chief operating officer for RPM Events Group, LLC, and served as vice president of operations for […]
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The Ann Arbor Sports Commission will host its second annual Washtenaw County Celebration of Girls and Women in Sports, a two-day event with a mix of activities, collegiate sports and panel discussions. The event February 1–2 is timed with National Girls and Women in Sports Day, which celebrates the achievements of women and girls in […]
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Visit Frisco announces the promotion of Devon Doggett to sports sales manager charged with recruiting and hosting sports events to the Texas destination. Doggett joined Visit Frisco in March 2023 as sports and events destination services coordinator. He was part of the team hosting NCAA Division I FCS Championship games, PGA Jr League Championships, LoneStar […]
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The Lake Placid region will celebrate the 45th anniversary of the 1980 Olympic Winter Games with a series of fan activations throughout February and March. The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority will spotlight athletes who participated, the Games’ organizers, the venues and the residents, businesses and volunteers who made the 1980 Winter Games […]
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Discover Albany will host the 2025 CrossFit Games from August 1–3 at the MVP Arena, marking a first for the event on the East Coast. Discover Albany estimates the impact will exceed $5.5 million in direct visitor spending and generate over $500,000 in local taxes. The event will bring in an estimated 5,669 room nights. […]
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Soccer fans across the state of Washington won’t need tickets to a 2026 FIFA World Cup game to get in on the fun next year. The Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Local Organizing Committee will be partnering with nine locations which will host fan zones, in addition to the Seattle Fan Celebration hosted at the […]
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The Utah Sports Commission has launched a year-long celebration as it marks its 25th anniversary with a commemorative logo, throwback video and other content to highlight key moments over the quarter-century. The Utah Sports Commission has partnered on over 1,100 sports events statewide and is expected to reach an estimated $4 billion in economic impact […]
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The Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced the promotion of Madison Hornsby to sales manager responsible for increasing sports, meetings, group tours and recreational events hosted in the Ohio destination. “Madison is a very impressive young professional who is very motivated and passionate about her work,” said Jeff Blom, president of the Clermont […]
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The 2024 MLB London Series between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies generated nearly $70 million for the city’s economy in June 2024, according to an impact study by the consulting firm Two Circles. The 2024 MLB London Series resulted in a boost of $80 million total to the UK’s economy as a whole […]
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Fraser Bullock was officially named executive chair and president for the Organizing Committee for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City while former Utah Speaker of the House Brad Wilson was named as chief executive officer.
The @MountainWest Conference, in partnership with the Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission, will host the 2025 Credit Union 1 Baseball Championship at Sloan Park in @VisitMesa, Arizona, May 21–24.
.@usavolleyball has announced that Denver will host the 2025 ParaVolley Pan America Sitting Volleyball Zonal Championships on May 24–28, an event which will run alongside the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship.
The Sports Facilities Companies has been selected to operate Destination KP, a new youth sports venue located on Long Island, New York, withTim O’Connell appointed as general manager.
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