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Huddle Up Group has announced a partnership with the sports tourism and events start-up Bobcat Strategies, founded by sports event industry veteran Vince Trinidad. The partnership will include specific project work where Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Bobcat Strategies will supplement the industry expertise of Phoenix-based Huddle Up Group within specific strategic projects. “We have a longstanding partnership […]
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For residents of Louisville, it’s time to get the hat just right and straighten that bow tie. Our community is rounding the clubhouse turn and heading into the home stretch toward the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby. Preparations at Churchill Downs are reaching fever pitch, from the trainers readying the thoroughbreds for the starting […]
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USA Cycling and USA Triathlon have announced a new partnership that will allow potential members access to both organizations in an effort to grow participation in each sport. The first-of-its-kind agreement will create a joint $99 membership, which marks a $31 savings versus purchasing the two memberships separately. Under terms of the agreement, the two Colorado Springs–based […]
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Longwoods International founder Bill Siegel has announced that he will step down as CEO of the travel and tourism research and consulting company and will be succeeded by Amir Eylon, Longwood’s president and partner. “Since joining Longwoods, Amir has demonstrated superb leadership, energy, salesmanship and management skills as president and partner,” Siegel said. “He has proven his […]
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Spring is the season for renewal, so it’s a fitting time to be launching a new look for the digital presence of SportsTravel. If you haven’t been to SportsTravelMagazine.com in a while, it’s time for a visit. What you’ll find there is not only a fresh approach to our content, but several new features we […]
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With more than 50,000 runners, the TCS New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the world. But New York Road Runners, which organizes the event, does more than stage a single race across the city. It organizes more than 50 events annually, including two large half marathons, and is about to launch a […]
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USA Swimming has hired Shana Ferguson as its new chief commercial officer, succeeding Matt Farrell, who left the position in October. Ferguson will lead and manage the national governing body’s commercial division, including sponsorship sales, revenue generation, marketing campaigns, communications, events and ticket sales, business intelligence and media rights. “We have truly taken another great step forward […]
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Visit Loudoun (Virginia) has unveiled Loudoun Sports Tourism, a new brand aimed at promoting the area’s ability to host sports events. “We are increasing our presence in the sports market,” Visit Loudoun President and CEO Beth Erickson said. “Given the growth of sports tourism in recent years, combined with the addition of two new professional facilities opening this year, […]
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Birmingham, Alabama, will host the 2020 Bassmaster Classic presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods, which will mark the 50th anniversary of the bass fishing tournament. The fishing competition will be staged on Lake Guntersville, with daily weigh-ins and the Classic Outdoors Expo to take place at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in downtown Birmingham. The event will […]
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The USGA has selected Erin Hills golf course, in Erin, Wisconsin, to host the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open and 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championships. The U.S. Women’s Open will be staged May 29–June 1, 2025. The U.S. Mid-Amateur will be held September 10–15, 2022, with Blue Mound Golf and Country Club, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, serving as the stroke-play […]
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