James Evans
Red Lion Hotels has named James Evans interim president and CEO, as Jon Eliassen has stepped down from the position. “I have been…
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Red Lion Hotels has named James Evans interim president and CEO, as Jon Eliassen has stepped down from the position. “I have been…
Continue ReadingAs part of the Orlando Magic’s 25th anniversary “Silver Season” celebration, the team has named Marriott Vacation Club as its presenting partner for the…
Continue ReadingChristopher Rodrigues, the chairman of VisitBritain since 2007, has been appointed chairman for the British Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association…
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Three-time Olympian Chris Duplanty has been named director of sales for Arena North America. Duplanty will oversee strategic sales planning and…
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Jack Kelly: Ask The Event Doctor
We are a moderately visible and successful sports organization that struggles to get more media coverage…
World Dwarf Games
The World Dwarf Games is returning to the United States for the first time since 1993, scheduled for August 3–10 in East Lansing, Michigan…
FIRST: The Story of the London 2012 Olympic Games is scheduled to air Sunday, August 4, at 2 p.m. EST on NBC. The documentary follows the journey of 12 first-time Olympic athletes as they prepare…
Continue ReadingVideo Games Move Into The Mainstream By John Vivirito Many people may not think of video gaming as a sport. But don’t tell that to the throngs of enthusiasts across the nation and the globe who are caught up in competitive video gaming, popularly known as eSports. Video game championships are becoming quite competitive endeavors, […]
Continue ReadingSwinging for the Fences By Lisa Clifton There’s a definite sense of freedom, possibility and excitement that comes into play when events are held in destinations in the Pacific states. Sites are as attractive as they are impressive, be it a running course that winds through Hawaii’s lava fields; a renovated university stadium in Seattle […]
Continue ReadingFor the Love of Country By Jason Gewirtz During a practice round in June at the Colorado Golf Club—home to the 2013 Solheim Cup—U.S. captain Meg Mallon stopped rookie Lizette Salas, who was just about to tee off on the course’s first hole. “Here’s where all the stands will be,” Mallon told her, pointing to […]
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