Category: Sideline Chat

 With a 21-field soccer complex, one of the country’s premier indoor aquatic centers and ongoing facility renovations, Greensboro, N.C. is investing in its future as a sports destination. Caleb Wilson, sports sales director for Visit Greensboro, spoke with SportsTravel at TEAMS about why now is a great time to bring an event to the […]

 Long known for its mountain scenery and outdoor adventure, Asheville, North Carolina, has surged into a sports destination, with renewed energy since Hurricane Helene. Jay Curwen, director of sports, film and entertainment for Explore Asheville, spoke with SportsTravel at TEAMS about why now is a great time to bring an event to the North […]

 From NCAA basketball in a 50,000-square-foot ballroom to professional golf at its Ocean Club course, Atlantis Paradise Island brings a resort setting to sports events in The Bahamas. Doug Caldwell, Director of Business Development for Atlantis Paradise Island, spoke with SportsTravel at TEAMS about why now is a great time to bring an event […]

 With dozens of diamonds, a growing lineup of new venues and a sports-loving community, Columbia County gives events a home-field feel in North Central Florida. Chris Coleman, sports and small group sales rep for the Columbia County Sports Commission, spoke with SportsTravel at TEAMS about why now is a great time to bring an […]

 With beautiful weather, plenty of hotel inventory and nearly everything, including the airport, within a 15-minute drive, Reno Tahoe makes hosting sports events easy. Shelli Fine, director of sports development for Visit Reno Tahoe, spoke with SportsTravel at TEAMS about why now is a great time to bring an event to the destination. She […]

 With new multi-sport venues opening and more on the way, Omaha is expanding its capacity to welcome sports events of all kinds. Mark Rath, director of sports for Visit Omaha, spoke with SportsTravel at TEAMS about why now is a great time to bring an event to the Nebraska city. He discusses the destination’s […]

Fresh off a Stanley Cup championship celebration and with major investments on the horizon, Greater Raleigh is buzzing with sports energy. Jason Philbeck, associate director of the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance, spoke with SportsTravel at TEAMS about why now is a great time to bring an event to the North Carolina region. He discusses the […]

 With a crown-jewel park, a minor league ballpark, an 18,000-seat arena and miles of trails, North Little Rock offers organizers plenty of options in central Arkansas. Heather Kouns, vice president of strategic sales for North Little Rock, spoke with SportsTravel at TEAMS about why now is a great time to bring an event to […]

 Just outside Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Pa., offers more than 20 sports-ready facilities and easy drivability throughout the Mid-Atlantic, and it’s coming off a record-breaking 2026. Vaughn Woodeshick, sports sales mamanger for Valley Forge Sports, spoke with SportsTravel at TEAMS about why now is a great time to bring an event to the destination. He […]

With an award-winning airport, an acclaimed new soccer stadium and a walkable capital city, Rhode Island has been racking up recognition, and it’s putting that momentum to work for events. Brittany Magnusson, senior sports sales manager for the Rhode Island Sports Commission, spoke with SportsTravel at TEAMS about what makes now an exciting time to […]