Year: 2024

Kate Todd Columbus Indiana

Columbus Area Visitors Center Hires Katherine Todd as Sports and Leisure Sales Manager

The Columbus (Indiana) Area Visitors Center has hired Katherine Todd as the sports and leisure sales manager and promoted Erin Hawkins, Aurora Harvey and Sami Harvey to new positions. Todd is the current Softball Coaches Association of Indiana executive director. She has worked with Indiana USSSA softball for nearly 15 years and worked previously with […]

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Texas to Host 2025 IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship

The 2025 IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championships will be held in the United States for only the fourth time with the cities of Frisco and Allen, Texas, welcoming the event from April 23 through May 3, 2025. The tournament, which consists of 29 total games, will be staged at the Comerica Center in Frisco and […]

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Level Up Your Game in Irvine 

Ready to hit a home run with your next sports event? Bring it to Irvine, CA, a sports paradise waiting to make your next tournament an unforgettable experience. A Weather Wonderland With year-round sunny skies and facilities that’ll knock your socks off, Irvine has everything you need to make your event shine bright. First, let’s […]

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Medford to Host 2027 Cornhole World Championships

The ACO Cornhole World Championships in 2027 will be in Medford, Oregon, the first time the event has been held in the Pacific time zone. The event will be held at Rogue X recreation center, Travel Medford and the Southern Oregon Sports Commission have announced. The competition in 2027 will last for eight days. Medford […]

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The EsportsTravel Summit will head to Cincinnati in 2026 and Tulsa in 2027, it was announced by Northstar Meetings Group. Photo by Jared Wickerham

EsportsTravel Summit Announces Future Hosts

Northstar Meetings Group has announced the upcoming hosts for the EsportsTravel Summit—the only event of its kind for esports tournament and event organizers and the destinations and venues looking to host and support their events. In 2026, the event will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio. The 2027 event will be staged in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The […]

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Loren Gold, executive vice president of the Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau (center) and Cody Elsen, esports program director at North Carolina State University (right) joined SportsTravel's Jason Gewirtz for The Raleigh Esports Strategy session on May 30 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Photo by Jared Wickerham

2024 EsportsTravel Summit Showcases Raleigh’s Ascent

The 2024 EsportsTravel Summit at the Raleigh Convention Center covered a wide range of topics focused on the esports world. The luncheon session on May 30, “The Raleigh Esports Strategy,” featured Loren Gold, executive vice president of the Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Cody Elsen, esports program director at North Carolina State University. […]

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2024 ETS Opening Session
The “State of In-Person Esports Events" panel included (left to right) Jascha Braeker, manager of the Host City Division at ESL FaceIt Group; Michael Brooks, executive director of the National Association of Collegiate Esports; Katie Briggs, president at LANFest; and Brian Mirakian, global esports director/senior principal at Populous. Photo by Jared Wickerham

2024 EsportsTravel Summit Provides Wide Range of Education

The 2024 EsportsTravel Summit at the Raleigh Convention Center, May 29–31, featured a wide range of programming that all attendees could benefit and learn from. The opening session of the 2024 Esports Travel Summit, “State of In-Person Esports Events,” covered how esports are evolving, from the professional ranks to the grassroots levels. The panel included […]

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William Byron (24) and Martin Truex Jr. (19) lead the field into Turn 1 to start a NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

VisitPA to Sponsor NASCAR Cup Series Race at Pocono

The annual NASCAR Cup Series event at Pocono Raceway on July 14 will be called “The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA” as part of the commonwealth’s new tourism campaign. The 160-lap, 400-mile Cup Series race will highlight a weekend that also includes the Craftsman Truck Series on July 12 and the Xfinity Series […]

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A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship to Remain in Virginia

The Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Championship has extended its partnership to host the event at Henrico Sports & Events Center in Henrico, Virginia, through 2026. The announcement continues the partnership that began in 2024 and will continue into the next two years, including when the A-10 celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2025–2026. The Atlantic 10 […]

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ASM Global Hires Andy Gorchov as General Manager of Allegiant Stadium

ASM Global has selected Andy Gorchov as general manager of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the home of the NFL’s Raiders and host of the 2024 Super Bowl. In his role as general manager, Gorchov will oversee day-to-day operations at the 65,000-capacity venue. Along with the Raiders, Allegiant Stadium is home for UNLV Football and […]

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