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The SportsTravel Podcast focuses on news, insight, trends and more from some of the top event organizers and destination executives throughout the sports-event industry. With more than 100 episodes over the past three years, the SportsTravel Podcast has become the place to listen to interviews with event organizers of all sizes, destinations ready to host […]
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SportsTravel’s coverage of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, which will be the biggest ever with 48 teams and 16 host cities spread across three countries, has been extensive. Throughout the process from FIFA’s visiting host city candidates, to the day of the announcement in July 2022 of which cities will host games and an […]
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Two organizations seeking to be the national governing body for the sport of surfing in the United States have each had their day in front of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s Certification Review Group. USA Surfing’s bid to be re-certified by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee is being challenged by U.S. Ski […]
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Situated right in the middle of what’s commonly known as “flyover country” lies Tulsa, Oklahoma, which hosted the Sports ETA Annual Symposium, whose theme this year was “Create Golden Standards.” “The number one thing I’ve heard this week is Tulsa has got a great vibe to it,” said Joel Koester, director of sports sales for […]
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The bid portal for the next NCAA championship bid cycle will open this summer with bids due in the fall and the announcement of future hosts for dozens of championships coming in the summer of 2026. NCAA Vice President of Championships & Alliances Anthony Holman presented the tentative timeline for the next bid cycle during […]
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American Airlines will be the official North American Airline Supplier for the FIFA 2026 World Cup throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, promoting offers and opportunities in partnership with FIFA’s world sponsor Qatar Airways. American Airlines is headquartered in Dallas-Fort Worth, one of the host cities with nine matches for the World Cup and […]
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USA Football has been certified as the official national governing body for the sport by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, marking a milestone for the organization ahead of flag football’s Olympic debut at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. USA Football oversees all aspects of American football including selecting, training and leading the […]
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The 2026 USA Volleyball Open National Championship will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from May 22–27. “Orlando has always been a vibrant hub for sports and entertainment, making it the perfect location to host the 2026 USA Volleyball Open National Championship,” said Steve Bishop, chief operating officer of USA Volleyball. […]
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The Greenville Arena District, owner and operator of Bon Secours Wellness Arena, today unveiled a master plan that reimagines the arena and 12-acre site as an entertainment district and a gateway to the South Carolina destination. The plan envisions a new 6,500-seat outdoor amphitheater along with significant renovations and expansions to the 25-year-old, 15,500-seat sports […]
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The Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau in Alabama has named Dan Williams as its next President and Chief Executive Officer starting in June, succeeding John Oros. Williams joins the GBCVB from Experience Columbus, where he currently serves as chief sales officer. Williams has been with Experience Columbus since 2015. Prior to that, he served […]
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