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When pitching sports events to host cities or venues, organizers often tout economic impact as a selling point—and with good reason. Year after year, national studies of economic impact have proven the resiliency and strength of sports-related travel. The most current and perhaps most comprehensive figures were recently released by Longwoods International, showing an impressive […]
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In recent years, a significant number of professional tennis players have become tournament directors: Todd Martin (Dell Technologies Hall of Fame Open in Newport, Rhode Island), Tommy Haas (BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California), James Blake (Miami Open) and, most recently, Feliciano Lopez, who will take over the Mutua Madrid Open in 2019. All […]
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The U.S. Open Tennis Championships marks its 50th anniversary this year, and it is celebrating in style with the completion of a multiyear renovation of its home, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The anniversary of the tournament coincides with the anniversary of the sport’s “open era.” Although tennis can trace its roots […]
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The owner of the New England Patriots and the New England Revolution is one of a growing number of major sports franchise CEOs entering the esports realm. In October 2017 the Kraft Group launched the Boston Uprising, one of 12 teams competing in the international Overwatch League. The league emulates traditional sports leagues with city-specific […]
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Thousands of young fans poured into Barclays Center in Brooklyn last fall as I watched from a suite with a dozen or so community leaders and teen-engagement experts. The enthusiasm in the arena was off the charts. No, it wasn’t a Brooklyn Nets home game or a Bruno Mars concert. It was an esports tournament. […]
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For years, the main ballroom at the Arlington Convention Center in Texas functioned as such spaces usually do. The 35,000-square-foot carpeted room accommodated meetings, and its adjacent meeting rooms were sufficient for breakout sessions. But the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau is shifting gears completely for the space in what could be a sign of […]
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A burst of special effects, a flurry of streamers and Flo Rida’s “My House” blaring on the speakers marked the official opening of Banc of California Stadium, a $350 million venue built for Los Angeles Football Club, the most recent Major League Soccer expansion team to begin play. Making its debut in April as the most […]
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When Austin Dillon took the checkered flag to notch an exciting win at the Daytona 500 in February, it was the culmination of several busy weeks at the motorsports mecca. But even as fans cheered Dillon’s victory, Daytona International Speedway executives were already looking ahead. The next big NASCAR event is the Monster Energy Series Coke Zero 400 on July 7…
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Destinations considering building a new multisport complex have a lot to consider. Here are three key elements that make up a successful youth sports venue, according to Dev Pathik, founder and CEO of Sports Facilities Advisory. 1. The destination itself. Both SFA’s sports complex in Myrtle Beach, one of the largest tourism destinations in America, and […]
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As teams travel near and far for events, destinations across the country are looking for ways to provide quality venues. A number of cities have addressed the growing need for sports facilities by constructing new complexes from the ground up, many with entertainment, dining and retail options. Others are making significant upgrades to existing venues, […]
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