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Sodexo Live! Promotes Paul Pettas to Vice President, Brand and Communications

Sodexo Live!, the hospitality company formerly known as Centerplate, has promoted Paul Pettas to vice president, brand and communications. In the new role, Pettas will be tasked with developing an internal and external communications strategy for the company that partners with venues across the country and around the world for services such as food, vending […]

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Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center Hires David Patrone

David Patrone has been hired by the Louisville Urban League and ASM Global to engage with Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center staff on event programming and business development for the new track-and-field venue. “Our desire from the very beginning was to bring a truly world-class venue to the west end of Louisville,” said Sadiqa […]

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Oak View Group Launches OVG360 Brand

Oak View Group has rebranded its OVG Facilities division after its recent acquisition of Spectra and renamed the division OVG360. The new brand will also launch a sustainability initiative aimed at giving advice to venues on how to better combat climate change. Along with its clients that includes arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, […]

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Utah Sports Commission Approaches $3 Billion in Impact

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game will help the Utah Sports Commission reach $3 billion in estimated economic impact to the state since its inception in 2000, the organization has announced. The Utah Sports Commission was founded with the intent of keeping Utah’s sport and Olympic legacy alive after the Salt Lake City region hosted the […]

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Snohomish County Reports Strong Sports Rebound in 2021

The Snohomish County (Washington) Sports Commission saw a considerable rebound in sports tourism in 2021 with an optimistic outlook for the year ahead. The county north of Seattle reported that it hosted 110 sports events during 2021 that generated $14.3 million in visitor direct spending and generated an estimated 11,900 room nights. The events attracted nearly […]

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How Utah Capitalized on Beijing’s Olympic Spectator Ban

When Beijing’s organizers decided to ban foreign spectators from attending the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, it shone an even brighter spotlight on a previous host — with many hoping that it can repeat those hosting duties in the future. Families have descended for watch parties every night in Park City, Utah, where the […]

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Zach Ebarb Joins HBC Event Services

HBC Event Services, a sports travel management company, has hired Zach Ebarb to assist in leading the organization’s sales efforts. In his role as senior sales manager, Ebarb will identify potential clients, cultivate relationships and move prospects through the company’s sales process. He will also assist with the implementation of the marketing and sales strategies, […]

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Reggie Hunt Named Boone Area Sports Commission Leader

Reggie Hunt will be the next executive director of the Boone Area Sports Commission in North Carolina effective March 1. Hunt succeeds Roachel Laney, who was named as the first executive director in January 2019. “I want to thank David Jackson, Wright Tilley, the Boone Area Sports Commission Board of Directors, and I especially want […]

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Billy Dunlap Leaves Visit York County for Visit Greenville as Director of Sports Tourism

Visit York County (South Carolina) President and Chief Executive Officer Billy Dunlap has announced that he will be stepping down for a new role with Visit Greenville as their Director of Sports Tourism. A release from Visit York County said the move allows Dunlap to be closer to family. Dunlap has served as president and […]

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Sports San Diego Launched by Tourism Authority, Holiday Bowl

With the support of the San Diego Tourism Authority and Tourism Marketing District, SDCCU Holiday Bowl officials have announced the formation of Sports San Diego to serve as the primary organization responsible for marketing San Diego as a sports destination and driving visitor demand through recruiting, supporting and hosting world-class events. Sports San Diego is […]

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