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Spectators look on during the first half of a preseason friendly between Arsenal and Everton in 2022 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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How International Soccer Friendlies Boost Visitation for Destinations

The growth of international club soccer friendlies has increased dramatically in recent years with the formation of unofficial tournaments and multi-city tours, spreading international sports tourism throughout destinations across the United States. All are in the name of branding — for the clubs, the leagues and the chance to work name recognition into the U.S. […]

Posted On : July 19, 2024 By : Matt Traub

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after an overtime win against Nebraska in the final of the Big Ten women's tournament on March 10, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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2024 NCAA Tournament: How Host Cities Benefit From March Madness

The NCAA Tournament is what makes March mad, with its history of upsets and moments captured and shared throughout the country with both men’s and women’s play turning weekends into long weekends that turn busy offices into quiet, lonely spots with everybody instead watching on their phone or with friends. The time frame from Selection […]

Posted On : March 29, 2024 By : Matt Traub

Mexico vs Germany Soccer Game at Lincoln Financial Field

Mexico plays Germany in front of a near sellout crowd at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia in 2023. The venue will host a Premier League friendly in the summer of 2024 between Liverpool and Arsenal. Photo courtesy Philadelphia Soccer 2026

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Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal to Tour United States for 2024 Summer Friendlies

Three of the biggest names in the Premier League have announced a series of games in the United States this summer as part of their respective preseason training. Arsenal and Manchester United will play on July 27 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, followed by Arsenal facing Liverpool on July 31 in Philadelphia at Lincoln […]

Posted On : February 23, 2024 By : Matt Traub

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Anna Gasperecz Named Sports Development Manager at Experience Columbia SC Sports

Experience Columbia Sports in South Carolina has named Anna Gasperecz as its new sports development manager after a stint at Visit Baton Rouge, where she was the destination experience manager. “We are thrilled to bring Anna on board the Experience Columbia SC Sports team,” said Scott Powers, Experience Columbia Sports executive director. “Her experience in […]

Posted On : October 4, 2023 By : Matt Traub

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Hannah Kay Named Sports Development Manager at Experience Columbia

Experience Columbia Sports in South Carolina has hired Hannah Kay as the bureau’s new sports development manager. “Hannah is an excellent addition and we are excited to welcome her passion and eagerness to be a part of the ECSC sports team,” said Executive Director Scott Powers. “She is personable, experienced in sports marketing, loves Columbia […]

Posted On : September 9, 2021 By : Matt Traub

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Sports ETA Approves New Board Members, Changes Bylaws

Members of the Sports Event and Tourism Association elected a new board at the first annual membership meeting held since the start of the pandemic. Members also adopted several new bylaw changes that will give more equal benefits to rights holder and industry partner members, and created a new individual membership category. The annual meeting […]

Posted On : June 23, 2021 By : SportsTravel Staff