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Two organizations seeking to be the national governing body for the sport of surfing in the United States have each had their day in front of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s Certification Review Group. USA Surfing’s bid to be re-certified by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee is being challenged by U.S. Ski […]
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Situated right in the middle of what’s commonly known as “flyover country” lies Tulsa, Oklahoma, which hosted the Sports ETA Annual Symposium, whose theme this year was “Create Golden Standards.” “The number one thing I’ve heard this week is Tulsa has got a great vibe to it,” said Joel Koester, director of sports sales for […]
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The Sports ETA Symposium in Tulsa session “Sports Tourism Success from Ideation to Execution” explored how destinations and facility operators are turning big ideas into successful, shovel-ready projects. The panel led by Matt Avila and Ryan Sheridan from Hunden Partners discussed bringing sports facility developments to life, what it takes to remain competitive in an […]
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The session “Unlocking the Power of Partnership: Navigating Partnership with DMOs” explored best practices for rights holders when developing relationships with destinations during the annual Sports ETA Symposium in Tulsa. Moderated by Sports ETA’s Glen Schorr, the panel included Ben Snyder, executive director, Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission; Jonathan Paris, executive director of sports tourism, […]
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The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board has signed on as a Host City Supporter and the Official Tourism Board Promoter for the city, locally and globally, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl LXI. Los Angeles Tourism will be the only tourism board in the region with the rights to use the […]
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The Esports World Cup Foundation has finalized the full lineup of games, tournament schedule and Club Championship rules for the Esports World Cup 2025. The confirmed EWC 2025 game lineup will include mainstay esports titles such as Rocket League, Call of Duty, DOTA 2, Counterstrike and League of Legends. New additions include Crossfire, Fatal Fury: […]
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American Airlines will be the official North American Airline Supplier for the FIFA 2026 World Cup throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, promoting offers and opportunities in partnership with FIFA’s world sponsor Qatar Airways. American Airlines is headquartered in Dallas-Fort Worth, one of the host cities with nine matches for the World Cup and […]
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USA Football has been certified as the official national governing body for the sport by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, marking a milestone for the organization ahead of flag football’s Olympic debut at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. USA Football oversees all aspects of American football including selecting, training and leading the […]
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The 2026 USA Volleyball Open National Championship will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from May 22–27. “Orlando has always been a vibrant hub for sports and entertainment, making it the perfect location to host the 2026 USA Volleyball Open National Championship,” said Steve Bishop, chief operating officer of USA Volleyball. […]
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The Greenville Arena District, owner and operator of Bon Secours Wellness Arena, today unveiled a master plan that reimagines the arena and 12-acre site as an entertainment district and a gateway to the South Carolina destination. The plan envisions a new 6,500-seat outdoor amphitheater along with significant renovations and expansions to the 25-year-old, 15,500-seat sports […]
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