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The Podium Badminton

Spokane to Host 2023 Badminton World Federation Junior Championships

Spokane, Washington, will host the 2023 Badminton World Federation Junior Championships from September 24 through October 8. “I’m delighted that Spokane will host the BWF World Junior Championships 2023,” said BWF President Poul-Erik Hoyer. “As an important economic, cultural and tourist center, Spokane has several attractions and I’m sure visiting teams will be thrilled with […]

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Rachel Lane

Rachel Lane Joins Snohomish County Sports Commission

The Snohomish County Sports Commission has announced the hiring of Rachel Lane as the sports marketing specialist. Lane will be responsible for promoting the Washington destination as an attractive destination for event organizers. “We are delighted to have Rachel on the Snohomish County Sports team,” said Tammy Dunn, Snohomish County Sports Commission executive director. “Her […]

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NCAABeachGulf
Players from LSU and Florida State prepare for a point to begin during action at the NCAA Beach Volleyball Championships in April 2022 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

NCAA Beach Volleyball Tickets on Sale

Tickets are on sale for the NCAA Beach Volleyball championships in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with the event starting May 3 at Gulf Place Public Beach. The schedule begins with a opening round play-in dual between two teams before the full 16-team field starts May 5, with the double-elimination tournament last three days with the title […]

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ASM Global Honeycomb

ASM Global Partners with Honeycomb Strategies on Sustainability Initiative

ASM Global, through its corporate social responsibility platform ASM Global Acts and in partnership with Honeycomb Strategies, has announced plans to convert its portfolio into the most sustainable venues on Earth, using a comprehensive tracking system to allocate resources to achieving measurable results. ASM Global has committed to reduce energy consumption by 25% by 2030, […]

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Minneapolis

Meet Minneapolis Reveals New Tourism Campaign

Meet Minneapolis, in partnership with the Minneapolis-based Periscope, has released a new tourism campaign called “See What All the Fuss Is About.” The campaign is designed address perceptions about Minneapolis and tell the city’s story to people who used to travel to Minneapolis often — as well as those who are new to the destination […]

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WorldAthletics

World Athletics Awards Championship Events to Turkey, Poland

The World Athletics Council has awarded the 2024 World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships to Antalya, Turkey, and the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships to Torun, Poland. “Both Turkey and Poland have established good records as hosts of international athletics events,” said World Athletics President Sebastian Coe. “Turkey most recently hosted the European Athletics Indoor […]

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Sonder

Sonder Holdings Expanding Group Bookings to Sports

Sonder Holdings Inc. has expanded its business travel segment to include group bookings with a new partnership agreement with HelmsBriscoe. Sonder offers both hotel and apartment accommodations in over 40 markets worldwide, including cities that host international sporting events. The company booked $70 million in corporate sales in 2022 and is now increasing its share […]

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Visit Pittsburgh

VisitPittsburgh Undergoes Rebranding with New Logo

VisitPittsburgh has unveiled new branding for the destination. The colorful graphic system is the first substantial branding update the organization has introduced in more than two decades. “For more than 20 years, the VisitPittsburgh logo depicted one of our 446 famous bridges, along with symbolic references to our rivers,” said Jerad Bachar, president and chief […]

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Position Sports and Naismith Basketball HOF

Position Sports and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Partner

Position Sports and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame have announced a partnership aimed at enhancing the college basketball experience for fans, players, and coaches worldwide. As part of the 10-year exclusive agreement, Position Sports — a subsidiary of Delano Media Group — will own and operate the Hall of Fame Series, a collection of […]

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