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Visit Lauderdale Partners with IndyCar’s Meyer Shank Racing

Meyer Shank Racing has announced Visit Lauderdale as the team’s Official Tourism Partner ahead of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season. Through the collaboration, MSR and Visit Lauderdale will promote the Florida destination to IndyCar’s audience, encouraging travelers to visit the area. The 2025 IndyCar season begins with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg […]

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Ripken Softball

Cooperstown All Star Village to Host All-Ripken Softball Games

Cooperstown All Star Village will host a softball tournament for the first time as part of the All-Ripken Softball Games Powered by Under Armour. The event will take place from August 29 to September 1 featuring 10U, 12U and 14U players from across the country. Adding more softball to the Ripken portfolio has been a […]

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NFL Combine
The Lucas Oil Stadium parking lot will host several free fan activations during the 2025 NFL Combine. Visit Indy photo

Indianapolis Ready to Host 2025 NFL Combine

The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine will return to Indianapolis from February 27 through March 2, offering fans the chance to see top prospects in action at Lucas Oil Stadium. The event is free to attend, including parking, and features experiences such as the Inside Look, Combine Experience and an outdoor fan festival in the stadium’s […]

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Sports ETA Names Mike Guswiler Executive of the Year

Sports ETA has named Mike Guswiler, president of the West Michigan Sports Commission, as its executive of the year at the annual Chief Executive Summit in Fort Worth. Guswiler has served over 30 years in the hospitality and tourism industry. He’s overseen operations at the West Michigan Sports Commission since its inception in 2007. The […]

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Pittsburgh Draft
VisitPittsburgh and SportsPittsburgh was at media row ahead of the Super Bowl in New Orleans to promote its hosting of the 2026 NFL Draft. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

Pittsburgh Already Promoting 2026 NFL Draft

NEW ORLEANS — Amongst the faux brick façade promoting this spring’s NFL Draft in Green Bay, the tech-focused booth showcasing the host of next year’s Super Bowl and the folks in New Orleans promoting its 11th Super Bowl hosting before the Philadelphia Eagles’ win was a multi-colored booth making sure people knew just how far out […]

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Detroit Sports Commission

Detroit Sports Commission Promotes Marty Dobek to Executive Director

The Detroit Sports Commission has promoted Marty Dobek, previously DSC’s deputy director, to executive director while Dave Beachnau will take on the role of CEO for the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four. In his new role, Dobek will oversee all facets of the Detroit Sports Commission‘s operations including national […]

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IITA Summit
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

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 […]

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Colorado Springs Sports Corp

Colorado Springs Sports Corporation Unveils Rebrand

The Colorado Springs Sports Corporation has announced a new logo and rebrand for the 46-year organization that supports the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Team USA and Olympic initiatives. The organization puts on signature events in Colorado each year including the Colorado Senior Games, Pikes Peak APEX, Rocky Mountain State Games and Colorado Springs […]

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Elite Tournaments Partners with All Star Outfitters

Elite Tournaments has announced a one-year agreement with All Star Outfitters, making the brand its official merchandise partner for a series of events this year at select tournaments throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The partnership will see ASO providing support for Elite Tournaments events through gear, event sponsorship and engagement. “We are thrilled to join […]

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Orange County Sports Commission Partners with Orange County Soccer Club

The Orange County Sports Commission has announced a partnership with Orange County Soccer Club, the region’s only professional soccer team. The partnership will offer locals access to resident-only experiences throughout the season, team gear packages and ticket giveaways. To kick off the partnership, the OC Soccer Club — a founding member of the United Soccer […]

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