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US Biathlon

U.S. Biathlon Moves Headquarters to Soldier Hollow Nordic Center

The United States Biathlon Association will move its headquarters to Soldier Hollow Nordic Center in Midway, Utah, which hosted the sport during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and has since hosted a number of other international events. The move of HQ was approved by the board of directors this week. Lake Placid, New York, will […]

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IndianaSportsCorp

Dan Gliot Joins Indiana Sports Corp as Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

Indiana Sports Corp has announced the hiring of Dan Gliot as senior director of marketing and communications. Gliot comes to Indiana Sports Corp after spending the past five years at the Horizon League. Gliot will be responsible for developing, overseeing and executing Indiana Sports Corp communication strategies. Gliot joins the organization as it approaches 2024 […]

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Amanda-Ford

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Adds Amanda Ford to Team

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau has named Amanda Ford sports and entertainment tourism manager. Ford will be responsible for supporting sales and marketing efforts for sporting events with an added focus on attracting film and television production. Greater Miami and Miami Beach plays host to an extensive lineup of sporting events including Formula […]

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Prairie Dunes

Prairie Dunes CC to Host 2029 U.S. Senior Open and 2032 U.S. Senior Women’s Open

Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kansas, has been chosen by the United States Golf Association as the host site for the 2029 U.S. Senior Open and 2032 U.S. Senior Women’s Open. They will be the ninth and 10th USGA championships held at the club, and the first since 2006. Prairie Dunes Country Club, located […]

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Vince Morabito
Vince Morabito (left) with Lisa Delpy Neirotti and a George Washington University Masters of Tourism student at an Angels baseball game in 1999.

Vince Morabito Looks Back at Early Years of TEAMS Conference

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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US Gymnastics

Fort Worth to Host 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Championships

Fort Worth, Texas, will host the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Championships, one of the key national events in the lead up to the Olympic Team Trials later in the year. The event is set for May 30 through June 2 at Dickies Arena and will determine national champions in men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics. It also […]

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APP Collegiate

APP Tour Announces 2024 U.S. Collegiate Championship in Indiana

The Association of Pickleball Players will host the inaugural U.S. Collegiate Championships and Midwest Open at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana, in early January. The January 3-7 tournament is the first APP Signature Event of its 2024 calendar and is presented in partnership with Westfield Sports Commission, Hamilton County Sports Authority, Hamilton County […]

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Happy Valley

Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance Announces Board of Directors

The Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance has announced the board of directors and officers that will help guide the organization. The board is a mix of Penn State University officials, sports and entertainment industry experts and community leaders. The inaugural Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley triathlon is an example of the type of events […]

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Christopher Thompson NYC

Q&A: Christopher Thompson, New York City Tourism + Conventions

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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