NASC Launches Sports Tourism Research and Education Initiative
The National Association of Sports Commissions has launched a partnership with Stoll Sports Strategies to begin a sports tourism…
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Kurt Krause Appointed President and CEO of Visit Norfolk
Kurt Krause has been named president and CEO of Visit Norfolk, effective January 7, 2019. He most recently served as managing director for several hotel…
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Matt Libber to Lead Maryland Soccer Foundation
Matt Libber has been named executive director of the Maryland Soccer Foundation, which owns and operates the Maryland SoccerPlex, Discovery Sports Center and SAM Soccer. Libber will begin the new position on January 2. He succeeds Trish Heffelfinger, who led the organization for 20 years and retired from the position this month. “Matt brings a passion […]
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Allied Esports Launches Venue Affiliate Program
Allied Esports has launched a venue affiliate program designed to encourage more development of esports-specific properties. The Allied Esports Property Network will allow entities to license Allied Esports’ design, development and operations for their own venues. Affiliate members will also be able to tap into the tournament system being offered at other Allied Esports venues with […]
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Mark Lev Appointed President of Fenway Sports Management
Mark Lev has been named president of Fenway Sports Management, a global sports marketing firm that works with venues and brands…
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New Commission Created to Promote Sports Tourism in Central Virginia
The new, nonprofit Central Virginia Sports Commission (CVSC) has been created to generate economic impact for the region through sports. Led by…
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Jerad Bachar Named Executive Vice President of VisitPittsburgh
VisitPittsburgh has appointed Jerad Bachar as executive vice president following a nationwide search. Bachar will begin his new position on…
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David Siegal Named President of Los Angeles Sports Council
David Siegel has been named president of the Los Angeles Sports Council and Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games…
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Chris Tatum Named President and CEO of Hawaii Tourism Authority
Chris Tatum has been named president and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Tatum recently served as general manager of…
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Pixellot Names David Shapiro President of U.S. Youth Division
Pixellot, a company that provides automated video production for sports events, has named David Shapiro as president of its U.S. Youth Division and head of U.S. sales. In the new role, Shapiro will lead the company’s focus on youth sports, including direct sales and identifying new partnerships and channels. Shapiro was previously CEO of Steel Sports, which organizes the National […]
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