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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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IndyCar Thermal Club

IndyCar to Host $1 Million Challenge at The Thermal Club in 2024

The NTT IndyCar Series will host a made-for-TV racing exhibition at The Thermal Club outside of Palm Springs, California, during the 2024 season with a $1 million prize to the winner. The $1 Million Challenge is set for March 24, 2024, on NBC with an IndyCar Series Open Test and qualifications to take place March […]

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Henrico

ASM Global to Operate Henrico Sports & Events Center

ASM Global will operate the new Henrico Sports & Events Center, which is scheduled to open at Virginia Center Commons in Glen Allen, Virginia, in October. The 185,000-square-foot facility will feature an arena with 3,500 capacity, as well as a flexible event space that can be configured for 12 basketball courts or 24 volleyball courts […]

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NRG

Houston’s NRG Park Agrees to Renewal with ASM Global

Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation officials have announced a long-term management renewal with ASM Global beginning in 2025 for NRG Park’s stadium, exhibition center and arena. “This agreement demonstrates that ASM Global is aligned with our belief about the tremendous future for NRG Park,” said Ryan Walsh, chief executive officer/executive director for the Harris […]

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Kelly Ahrens

Ballparks of America Names Kelly Ahrens General Manager

Kelly Ahrens, a former professional baseball player who founded Stars and Stripes Sports, has been named general manager at the Ballparks of America in Branson, Missouri. “I am thrilled to join such a great organization like Ballparks of America,” says Ahrens. “I look forward to leading this team in creating memorable experiences for our guests […]

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Bassmaster 2024

Bassmaster Elite Series to Open 2024 Season in Louisiana

For the first time since 2018, the Bassmaster Elite Series will not start its season in Florida, opting instead to open its 2024 slate at the Toledo Bend Reservoir on the Louisiana/Texas border from February 22­–25. B.A.S.S. officials also announced its entire nine-tournament schedule that will span six states and visit fisheries that have ranked […]

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Old Glory DC

Old Glory DC to Play 2024 Matches at Maryland SoccerPlex

Old Glory DC, a member of Major League Rugby, will play its 2024 home matches at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown. The team is entering its sixth season and is coming off an Eastern Conference championship appearance in 2023 and championship series playoff berth. “If you happened to catch the Collegiate Rugby Championship there this […]

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3×3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

3×3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Returns to Rocky Mount

A 3×3 wheelchair basketball tournament in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, will return on September 9 and for the first time will have Bridge II Sports hosting a national 3×3 event for women wheelchair basketball players. The tournament will take place at Rocky Mount Event Center, managed by The Sports Facilities Companies, and will feature veterans, […]

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Arthur Ashe Stadium during sunset at the 2019 US Open. (Photo by Cesarin Mateo/USTA)

U.S. Open Setting Premium Hospitality Records

Labor Day weekend in New York City often means taking a trip to Flushing Meadows to check out the U.S. Open, the last Grand Slam of the tennis season and an event that has had some of its most memorable moments happen over the holiday stretch from Jimmy Connors‘ 1991 victory in the fourth round […]

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Michigan Stadium Tasting

2023 College Football Season Sees New Hospitality Offerings

With college football kicking off in earnest this weekend it will also be the first time for fans at multiple venues to see new menus and other hospitality and premium service offerings across several universities. “Creating a memorable, 360-degree fan experience is our top priority in collaborating with our venue partners, and this year is […]

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