From the Boston Marathon to the Head Of The Charles Regatta, Boston hosts major international events every year, and a summer on the global stage has only added momentum. Greg Piatelli, director ofsports sales for Meet Boston, spoke with SportsTravel at TEAMS about why now is a great time to bring an event to the city. He discusses Boston’s pro and collegiate venues, plans to better support organizers and why the city isn’t just a summer destination. Piatelli also touches on recent events and what visitors can do in their downtime. Watch the video for the full conversation.
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