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Alliance Reservations Network
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Alliance Reservations Network Launches New Software

Alliance Reservations Network, a travel technology company, has launched a suite of new features for its Group Productivity Solution software to creates an all-in-one solution for organizers throughout youth sports markets. The sports management and travel software combine tools for team registration, multi-venue scheduling, scoring and bracketing, roster management, communications, marketing, housing, analytics and reporting […]

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Posted On : By : Justin Shaw
State of Pickleball
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SFIA and Pickleheads Release Participation & Infrastructure Report

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association and Pickleheads have released a State of Pickleball: Participation & Infrastructure Report, which provides analysis of pickleball participation and facility and court data in the United States. SFIA conducts an annual survey of Americans ages 6 and older and tracks participation in 124 sports, fitness and outdoor activities. This […]

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Posted On : By : Justin Shaw
Mountain Health Arena
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Paul Bowles Named GM at Mountain Health Arena in West Virginia

ASM Global has named Paul Bowles as general manager of Mountain Health Arena and Convention Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Mountain Health Arena and Convention Center, which overlooks the Ohio River, is a 7,000-plus-seat, multipurpose arena hosts numerous concerts, family shows, trade shows and athletic competitions. The venue was the site in 2011 for the […]

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Posted On : By : Matt Traub
NCAABeachGulf
Players from LSU and Florida State prepare for a point to begin during action at the NCAA Beach Volleyball Championships in April 2022 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel
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Record Growth as Sports Alabama Releases 2022 Annual Report

Sports Alabama has released its 2022 annual report, saying more than 28.6 million travelers came to the state and spent $22.4 billion, resulting in an estimated economic impact of $235.45 million among its 12 member destinations. “Alabama’s sports tourism efforts continue to spotlight our expansive capabilities to event rights holders and national governing bodies across […]

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Posted On : By : Matt Traub
ESPN WWOS Warrior Games
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U.S. Army Announces 2024 Warrior Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports

The Department of Defense Warrior Games will return to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, in June 2024. First held in 2010, the annual event will feature hundreds of athletes, including those from international allied nations, who will compete in adaptive sporting events such as wheelchair […]

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Posted On : By : Matt Traub
WorldTriathlon
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World Triathlon, PTO launch World Championship Tour of Long Distance Triathlon

World Triathlon and the Professional Triathletes Organization have announced a partnership that will recognise the PTO Tour as the official World Championship Tour of long distance triathlon, using the 100km distance. The agreement will see the two organisations working closely as the key point of the partnership includes a points-based competition with professional men’s and […]

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Posted On : By : Matt Traub
HotelPlanner Crop
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HotelPlanner Adds Lucid Travel to Family of Brands

HotelPlanner, a travel technology platform and hotel booking engine, has acquired Lucid Travel, a travel management software company that serves universities, sports teams and event directors. Lucid has a suite of software products designed to increase conversion and automate manual tasks that HotelPlanner will implement at a broader scale. The strongest synergy is with sports […]

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Posted On : By : Matt Traub
CFP Houston
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Championship Campus Experience Heading for 2024 CFP Title Game in Houston

The College Football Playoff and 2024 title game host Houston have announced a series of fan events leading to the January 8, 2024, championship game at NRG Stadium with activations starting three days before kickoff. The 2024 CFP activations begin January 5 with the opening of Playoff Fan Central at the George R. Brown Convention […]

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Posted On : By : Matt Traub
Steve Bailey
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Steve Bailey Named Team IP Chief of Event Business Development

Steve Bailey has been named the chief of event business development for Team IP, a souvenir merchandiser for amateur sports throughout the United States. Prior to joining Team IP, Bailey spent five years at the Junior Volleyball Association, where he served as director of events. He was responsible for planning and executing all the JVA’s […]

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Posted On : By : Matt Traub
La Liga Visit Saudi
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LaLiga Announces Visit Saudi as Official Travel Destination

LaLiga and Visit Saudi have entered into a partnership agreement that will include a wide range of activities including a launch event with the aim of bringing LaLiga closer to Saudi Arabia. LaLiga and Visit Saudi will jointly showcase Saudi Arabia’s tourism offerings as part of the agreement. Saudi Arabia has more than six official […]

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Posted On : By : Matt Traub

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