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Utah State Games of America
Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox speaks at the press conference announcing that Salt Lake City will host the 2030 State Games of America. Photo by Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games

Salt Lake City to Host 2030 State Games of America

The 2030 State Games of America will take place in Salt Lake City, hosted by the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games and Southern Utah University. Larry H. Miller, the rights holder to Utah’s official state games, will partner with the National Congress of State Games and Sports Salt Lake to host the biennial competition, […]

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Contiki

Travel Brand Contiki Launching Run Club Tours

Contiki, a travel brand for 18-to-35-year-olds, is launching Run Club travel for young travelers who enjoy fitness to explore Europe while connecting with like-minded runners. Contiki’s Run Club features two itineraries: European Highlights and European Whirl Plus. These trips combine cultural hotspots and guides with a variety of runs along sites such as the Eiffel […]

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Bills Rams Football
SoFi Stadium will be the host of matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will host portions of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Leaders Declare Region Open for Travel

The recent wildfires that ripped through the Los Angeles region have left an enormous economic impact in their wake. But leaders in the area’s travel and tourism community have issued a message that the region not only remains open for business but plans to thrive despite the challenges that remain. That message is especially timely […]

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Steel City Freeze

SportsPittsburgh to Host Two Major Youth Volleyball Tournaments

SportsPittsburgh will again host the Steel City Freeze volleyball tournaments, starting tomorrow and bringing two consecutive weekends of youth competition to the region. February 1–2 will feature the Steel City Freeze Girls Volleyball Tournament at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, a 10-year staple in the Pittsburgh  sports community. The following weekend, February 8–9, the […]

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HBC Event Services

Gareth Kaminski-Cook Named CEO of HBC Event Services

HBC Event Services has named Gareth Kaminski-Cook as its new CEO. Based in Winchester, England, Kaminski-Cook has 30 years of experience in market-leading industrial organizations across several business sectors. His career has included leadership roles at companies such as Saint Gobain, Rexam, BPB and Danaher, where he played pivotal roles in driving innovation and achieving […]

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Hamilton County 20 years

Hamilton County Sports Authority Celebrates 20 Years

The Hamilton County Sports Authority in Indiana is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, having generated millions of dollars in estimated economic impact over two decades in support of sports facilities and events throughout the county. Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. launched the Hamilton County Sports Authority in 2005 to accelerate its sports event development program. […]

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ATL Airport District

Jamal Brown Joins ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau

The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the appointment of Jamal Brown as sales manager. Brown will focus on promoting the District as a meeting and sports destination while providing guidance to groups planning events in the area. The bureau oversees destination marketing for the cities of College Park, Hapeville and Union […]

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Panama City Beach tournaments

Visit Panama City Beach to Host JUCO Baseball and Softball Tournaments

Visit Panama City Beach will host the fourth annual Visit Panama City Beach College Baseball Classic January 31 through February 2, followed by the inaugural Visit Panama City Beach JUCO Softball Showdown on February 7–9. The tournaments will be hosted in partnership with Gulf Coast State College. The two events will feature 30 junior college […]

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NFL Draft 2026

2026 NFL Draft Dates Set as Pittsburgh Continues Preparation

The 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh will be held from April 23–25, the league and VisitPittsburgh have announced. The main portion of the event is expected to incorporate Pittsburgh’s North Shore and Point State Park, as well as Acrisure Stadium. Throughout the three-day event, Pittsburgh will host a variety of draft activities, including the NFL […]

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Tommy O’Hare

San Jose Tabs Tommy O’Hare as Sports and Special Events Director

The city of San Jose, California, has hired former Olympic speed skater Tommy O’Hare as its new temporary sports and special events director to oversee the coordination efforts related to the massive sporting events taking place in 2026. O’Hara will assume the director role on February 3. The San Jose region will host Super Bowl […]

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