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Meetings management titan Cvent announced in July that it planned to go public during the fourth quarter of 2021 via a merger with special purpose acquisition company Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp. II. The company now expects to be listed on the Nasdaq exchange the morning of December 9, Cvent founder and CEO Reggie Aggarwal told […]
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The World Breaking Classic has selected Plus Seven Company as its 2022 United States event production partner, granting P7c the exclusive rights to host the 2022 WBC USA Open World Qualifier. The announcement coincides with the unveiling of WBC’s global rebrand as well as its return next year to hosting live events. The ’22 USA […]
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HotelPlanner has announced a multiyear service provider partnership with U.S. Figure Skating, becoming the preferred hotel reservations provider for the national governing body and its fans. This deal follows HotelPlanner’s recent sports-related announcements with the NBA G League and Orlando Magic, among others. “Figure skating is a beloved sport across the United States with millions […]
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The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center has named Jeff Calkins as its new general manager after a national search. Calkins brings extensive experience in facility management and the hospitality industry to his new role at the and will report directly to Visit Buffalo Niagara and BNCC President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Kaler. “l have the […]
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The Durham Sports Commission has named Kaila’Shea Menendez as deputy director of the organization in a newly created position starting December 1. Menendez will assist in leading the nonprofit’s work to create social and economic impact through sports by helping to manage strategic initiatives, oversee special projects and serve as a liaison to various committees […]
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The International Surfing Association has chosen San Juan, Puerto Rico, as host of the 2022 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship. The events will mark the ISA World Championship’s return after being cancelled the past two years because of the pandemic. Both events are set to take place in San Juan’s renowned Laguna del Condado […]
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Fenway Sports Group, owners of the Boston Red Sox among multiple other entities, has entered into an agreement to acquire controlling interest in the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team with the deal, which is subject to approval by the National Hockey League Board of Governors, expected to close before the end of the year. Mario Lemieux […]
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The University of Oregon will host the 2022 National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association National Championships scheduled for April 28–30 at Matthew Knight Arena, the second time that the Ducks have hosted the national championship. Oregon last hosted in 2011, the association’s inaugural event. Oregon was slated to host the 2020 meet before the event […]
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World Triathlon and Super League Triathlon have announced a partnership to grow a global esports series that will crown the official triathlon esport World Champions. World Triathlon and Super League will collaborate on all aspects of Arena Games Triathlon including scheduling, participating athletes, involvement of national federations, promotion, broadcasters, host venues and amplifying the reach […]
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The Peach Belt Conference has started utilizing a new mobile app in an attempt to streamline communication and championship event coordination throughout the league. Moxtra is the league’s client collaboration platform starting this fall. Conference coaches and administrators are connected via a custom mobile app that allows for communications when it comes to fan sections, […]
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