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The European Olympic Committees and the Ministry and Youth and Sports of the Republic of Türkiye have formally signed the host country agreement for the 2027 European Games in Istanbul. Ahead of the fourth edition of the European Games in 2027, the agreement builds on the host city contract, which was signed earlier this year. […]
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The Olympic flame for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games has been lit in Ancient Olympia, as the Ceremony was moved indoors due to the wet weather forecast. The Ceremony, taking place at the birthplace of the Olympic Games, marks the beginning of the flame’s journey to Italy. After a week-long relay in Greece, the […]
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FIFA and Globant have signed an expanded partnership, which will see the digitally native company deliver a portfolio of IT solutions, software and digital platform development services across FIFA’s ecosystem. After beginning their collaboration four years ago, the expanded agreement will include enhancements to FIFA’s digital platforms and a new mobile app that will help […]
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SportsTravel has hired Paul Stevens as its senior editor, based in the United Kingdom — the first international editorial position in the brand’s nearly 30-year history. Stevens will play an integral role in international coverage for SportsTravel and represent the brand across the sports-events industry and at Northstar Meetings Group Sports Division events, including TEAMS […]
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FIBA has partnered with premium Swiss sportswear brand FOURTEEN to serve as the official apparel supplier for all FIBA’s 3×3 basketball global events. Launching for the 2026 season, the collaboration will see players kitted out in specific 3×3 basketball apparel that reflects the sport’s fast-paced action and urban culture roots, balanced with the FOURTEEN brand’s […]
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Sports and live entertainment company AEG has announced a multi-year renewal of its global partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, the travel membership platform of Marriott International. After first announcing a singular partnership in 2013, the renewed agreement is set to build enhanced international reach, a heightened focus on music and a more connected fan journey made possible […]
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The San Francisco 49ers the San Francisco Travel Association have formed a multi-year global partnership designed to leverage the 49ers brand and fanbase to drive visitors to San Francisco. The agreement marks the NFL team’s first partnership with a domestic travel destination and was finalized in advance of the upcoming large-scale events set to take […]
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Playeasy will continue its Innovators Summit in 2026, with Ann Arbor, Michigan, hosting the event June 15–17 at the Vanguard Ann Arbor. The Ann Arbor Sports Commission will serve as host for the summit, which will enter its second year after debuting in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, in 2025. “Ann Arbor has been a trusted, forward-thinking […]
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The Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau in North Carolina has hired Genia Artis as its new senior sales manager for corporate and sports markets. A native of Wilmington, Artis has more than 20 years of hospitality sales and event planning experience across various markets. Previously, she worked as sales manager at Lumina on […]
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DistiNCtly Fayetteville was recognized with two honors at the 2025 North Carolina Travel Industry Association Tourism Achievement Awards, which celebrate innovation, creativity and excellence across the state’s tourism industry. The awards included recognition for Sierra Robbins, sports development manager for DistiNCtly Fayetteville, who was named the 2025 Rising Star. The award is given annually to […]
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