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WWE, in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, has announced that WrestleMania will return to Las Vegas for a second straight year in 2026. Allegiant Stadium will host WrestleMania 42 on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026. It will be the first time in the event’s history that it takes […]
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The LEC Summer Finals, the EMEA’s unified professional League of Legends endeavor, will have Marriott Bonvoy return as an official partner offering fans in-game rewards and in-person experiences at the Madrid finals for those who sign up to the loyalty program. This announcement is after 2024’s Marriott Bonvoy partnership with the LEC ahead of the […]
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Fastbreak AI, an AI-powered sports operations software company, has announced the launch of the AI Schedule Engine for amateur sports tournament operators in the Fastbreak Compete product. The AI Schedule Engine is designed for high-volume sports events, enabling tournament directors to generate schedules in minutes. Fastbreak’s engine powers schedules for professional sports leagues around the […]
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Team Travel Source has announced the promotion of Ethan Clark to director of soccer. As the new director of soccer, Clark will lead Team Travel Source’s soccer division with a focus on enhancing the overall experience for teams and athletes participating in soccer events. Clark joined the company in early 2022 as an account administrator […]
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Angela Suggs, the former head of the Florida Sports Foundation before moving to Florida A&M University as the athletic director last fall, was arrested Monday on fraud and theft charges for allegedly using a corporate credit card for personal use totaling more than $24,000 at the foundation. Suggs, 55, turned herself in and was booked […]
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The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the promotion of Jonathan Walker to executive director of the Rhode Island Sports Commission. In his expanded role, Walker will oversee the sales, marketing and service efforts related to sports groups using Rhode Island as a base for competitions and sports-related meetings. He will continue to […]
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The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation has announced a partnership with the New York Yankees for the 2025 season via in-stadium branding, digital activations and hospitality events. “The New York Yankees represent a global standard of excellence and we are proud to partner with such an iconic organization,” said Chester Cooper, deputy prime […]
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Two destination marketing executives have entered into a friendly wager tied to the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, which started on Thursday night with a game-winning jumper by Tyrese Haliburton with 0.3 seconds left as the Pacers won Game 1, 111-110. The wager is between Leonard Hoops, president and chief executive […]
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Playeasy has announced the launch of Playeasy Experiences, a digital platform to help destination marketing organizations deliver event-focused visitor experiences directly through their own websites. The new service uses AI-powered technology to help destinations customize their offerings to potential event organizers and participants, including the ability for visitor to chat with an AI tour guide, […]
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Compete Sports Diversity has announced as the organization enters its 20th year of existence this August, it will rebrand to Compete Sports Network. The new era bookmarks a chapter that began in 2005 as a niche voice for LGBTQ+ athletes and sports inclusion. The organization is rolling out new initiatives that include an expanded slate […]
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