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Larry Alexander, who helped bring several major sports events to Detroit as the longtime president and CEO of the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, has announced his intention to retire. Alexander’s retirement will take effect December 31. Alexander oversaw the bureau for the past 22 years, a stretch that saw an economic transformation in […]
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The National Football League will double down on big events in Las Vegas, holding the 2021 Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on January 31 to be broadcast nationally on ESPN and ABC. The Pro Bowl will be one of a series of big events held in Las Vegas as the Raiders begin play in the […]
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USA Triathlon has announced two new partnerships, one with an event delivery platform and the other with the makers of a non-alcohol beer—the first NGB to announce such a sponsorship. In a deal that extends through May 2023, USA Triathlon will partner with Blerter, a global event delivery platform to provide event management services. Blerter’s […]
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The International Esports Federation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International School Sports Federation to work together on various projects and activities in the esports space. The MOU will allow the organizations to combine on events promoting physical health among gamers in high schools with an aim of promoting physical activity and health […]
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Less than a week after announcing it would ban the Confederate flag from all its events, NASCAR has created a new position of vice president of diversity and inclusion, to be filled by league executive Brandon Thompson. In the new position, Thompson will oversee the league’s strategy for diversity and inclusion, as well as programs […]
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The Big 12 Conference has announced a one-year extension through 2025 with the city of Kansas City, Missouri, to serve as the host site for the Phillips 66 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships. Kansas City was the initial host of both championships from 1997–2002, and again in 2005, 2008 and 2010–2012. The men’s postseason event […]
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This week would have marked the 2020 NCAA Men’s College World Series, a tournament that for years has attracted a large number of visitors to Omaha, Nebraska, the event’s longtime host. But with the NCAA canceling its spring championships, Omaha, like other cities, was left without one of its signature events. Looking ahead to next […]
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After a 35-year career in the hospitality industry, Mike Carrier, the president of the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau, has announced that he will retire on September 30. Carrier has led the Oklahoma City CVB since 2007 and oversaw the ongoing construction of a new convention center, among other developments. “Mike was the right […]
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The United States Tennis Association has named Stacey Allaster, its chief executive for professional tennis, as the tournament director for the U.S. Open. Allaster is the first female tournament director in the event’s 140-year history. Allaster will be responsible for all competitive aspects of the tournament including player relations, officiating, and match scheduling, among other […]
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NASCAR has made the decision to ban the Confederate Flag from being displayed anywhere at its events as the sports-event world continues to make public stands against racial injustice and racism in general. “The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for […]
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