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The Opening Session of ETS 2025 included (from right) Matt Basta, Jaycee Dubyuh and Jake Utities discussing the esports industry as a whole. Photo by Jared Wickerham

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2025 EsportsTravel Summit Provides Updates on Industry

The 2025 EsportsTravel Summit in Bloomington, Minnesota, provided educational programming that gave insight into the health and trajectory of the esports industry. The event, hosted by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism, took place at the JW Marriott at Mall of America. The opening session titled “The State of In-Person Esports Events” discussed how esports events […]

Posted On : June 18, 2025 By : Justin Shaw

Bloomington's positioning as an esports destination was discussed at the 2025 EsportsTravel Summit by, from left: Todd Lehrke, Destination Sales Director - Bloomington, Minnesota Travel and Tourism; Joe Opsahl, President and Founder - 2D Con; Kiki Snell, Chief Marketing Officer - 2D Con; Kevin Robb, Director, Corporate Partnerships - Mall of America and Brett Diamond. Photo by Jared Wickerham

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Bloomington’s Rise as Esports Destination Profiled at EsportsTravel Summit

Bloomington, Minnesota, is a shining example of what a destination can do with their own unique assets when it comes to esports. From successful activations at the Mall of America to a grassroots gaming festival that attracts visitors from around the word, Bloomington has leaned into its civic treasures to plant a flag in the […]

Posted On : June 17, 2025 By : Matt Traub

The “State of In-Person Esports Events" panel was at the 2024 EsportsTravel Summit and included (left to right) Jascha Braeker, manager of the Host City Division at ESL FaceIt Group; Michael Brooks, executive director of the National Association of Collegiate Esports; Katie Briggs, president at LANFest; and Brian Mirakian, global esports director/senior principal at Populous. Photo by Jared Wickerham

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EsportsTravel Summit Examines State of the Industry

The EsportsTravel Summit, presented by SportsTravel and hosted by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism, will celebrate its annual edition of the conference designed for esports business development, education and networking at the JW Marriott Mall of America. The EsportsTravel Summit is the world’s largest gathering of esports tournament and video-game event organizers and the only […]

Posted On : June 14, 2025 By : Matt Traub

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Bloomington to Host 2025 USA Wheelchair Softball International World Series

The 2025 USA Wheelchair Softball International World Series will be held at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, from August 14–16. The event, hosted by the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, will bring more than 300 athletes and their families to Minnesota for the international competition. The USA Wheelchair Softball International World Series will take place across […]

Posted On : April 11, 2025 By : Justin Shaw