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Marisa Wigglesworth Named CEO of US Olympic and Paralympic Museum

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum has named Marisa Wigglesworth its next chief executive officer. Wigglesworth — who is currently the president and chief executive officer of the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences — has experience in the museum and attraction industry, specializing in philanthropy, strategic and project planning and operations. She will begin […]

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USA Artistic Swimming Introduces Gender Inclusion Policy

USA Artistic Swimming has announced a Gender Inclusion Policy as crafted by the Board of Directors, with the national governing body for the sport adopting a policy that will allow “athletes of all gender identities have the choice to participate in all USAAS sanctioned and owned events in the category which they feel most closely […]

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2023 Hopman Cup Teams with Jet Set Sports and CoSport

Jet Set Sports and CoSport will be the official hospitality provider of the 2023 Hopman Cup, a tennis tournament taking place in Nice, France, from July 19–23. In its 32nd edition, this tournament will be held outside of Australia for the first time in its history. This event features a unique format in which two-person […]

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ASM Global Hosts 500,000 Fans at March Events

ASM Global has reported a record 500,000 fans for its hosted March 2023 events and set food and beverage marks across multiple sports, including basketball, hockey and wrestling in multiple cities including nine NCAA conference championships, NCAA championships and NCAA tournament sites. ASM Global hosted the NCAA Men’s Final Four at NRG Stadium in Houston […]

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World Aquatics to Create Task Force to Examine Russian Athletes’ Eligibility

World Aquatics said Wednesday it will create a task force to look at how Russia and Belarus could return to swimming, diving and water polo as neutral athletes — but competitors from those countries are not expected to compete at this year’s world championships in Japan. World Aquatics said its task force would include athletes […]

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USOPC Unveils Team USA House for Paris 2024

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee in partnership with On Location has announced the unveiling of Team USA House for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Paris as the house, located in the historic Palais Brongniart, will be open to the public through hospitality and travel packages available for purchase now and […]

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Northstar and Playeasy Announce Marketing, Advertising and Content Sharing Partnership

Northstar Meetings Group, the world’s largest media, marketing and information services platform for meeting and event organizers and suppliers, and Playeasy, the leading digital platform supporting sports event organizers, destinations, facilities and events in the United States, have announced an extensive, exclusive marketing, advertising and content sharing partnership. The partnership designates Northstar, through its Sports […]

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Editors of Northstar Travel Group brands discuss trends in travel for 2023.

Travel Talk: Where Can the Travel Industry Do Better?

As travel comes roaring back, a wide range of destinations are reaping the benefits. Throughout the year, thought leaders from across Northstar Travel Group, including Sports Division Vice President and SportsTravel Executive Editor and Publisher Jason Gewirtz, will discuss issues throughout the industry. Other Northstar thought leaders include: Mary Pat Sullivan, Executive Vice President of […]

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Perfect Game Extends Partnership with Hoover

Perfect Game has agreed to a three-year extension of its multiyear agreement with Hoover, Alabama, to use the Hoover Met Complex — managed and operated by Sports Facilities Companies — as a hub for tournaments and other baseball and softball activities in the Birmingham area. Perfect Game, the world’s largest amateur baseball and softball platform […]

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