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New York City Tourism + Conventions, formerly known as NYC & Company, has announced the hiring of Christopher Thompson as its new director of sports and big events. Thompson will oversee and support the promotion of sports and big events within the organization that drives visitation to New York City’s five boroughs. New York City […]
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The NTT IndyCar Series will host a made-for-TV racing exhibition at The Thermal Club outside of Palm Springs, California, during the 2024 season with a $1 million prize to the winner. The $1 Million Challenge is set for March 24, 2024, on NBC with an IndyCar Series Open Test and qualifications to take place March […]
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Scott Beck will be the new president and chief executive officer of the San Francisco Travel Association, heading to the West Coast after four years at Destination Toronto as its president and chief executive officer. Beck will join San Francisco Travel on October 30. He joined Destination Toronto in 2019 to lead the sales and […]
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ASM Global will operate the new Henrico Sports & Events Center, which is scheduled to open at Virginia Center Commons in Glen Allen, Virginia, in October. The 185,000-square-foot facility will feature an arena with 3,500 capacity, as well as a flexible event space that can be configured for 12 basketball courts or 24 volleyball courts […]
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As the TEAMS Conference & Expo turns 25 years old, we want to take a look back at some of the people that have made each event go as smoothly as it does — the ambassadors that you see helping direct traffic to events and also working in the exhibit halls and seemingly everywhere you […]
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Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation officials have announced a long-term management renewal with ASM Global beginning in 2025 for NRG Park’s stadium, exhibition center and arena. “This agreement demonstrates that ASM Global is aligned with our belief about the tremendous future for NRG Park,” said Ryan Walsh, chief executive officer/executive director for the Harris […]
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Visit Tampa Bay will be Brentford FC’s official North America Destination Partner after a summer in which the Premier League club, which finished ninth last season, took part in the inaugural Summer Series. “We are proud to partner up with Brentford FC and we are very excited about being part of a positive, successful season,” […]
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Old Glory DC, a member of Major League Rugby, will play its 2024 home matches at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown. The team is entering its sixth season and is coming off an Eastern Conference championship appearance in 2023 and championship series playoff berth. “If you happened to catch the Collegiate Rugby Championship there this […]
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A 3×3 wheelchair basketball tournament in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, will return on September 9 and for the first time will have Bridge II Sports hosting a national 3×3 event for women wheelchair basketball players. The tournament will take place at Rocky Mount Event Center, managed by The Sports Facilities Companies, and will feature veterans, […]
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KemperSports has announced the launch of KemperSports Live, a rebranded business focused on growing its portfolio of owned and managed sports events and activations, as well as event experience. KemperSports Live was formerly part of KemperLesnik, the company’s public relations wing. KemperSports Live operates and manages events such as the Maui Jim Maui Invitational (which […]
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