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After 20 years with Tourism Vancouver, Rick Antonson is planning to step down from his position as president and CEO of…

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Totaling more than 250,000 square feet of column-f Totaling more than 250,000 square feet of column-free contiguous space, Exposition Center 1 and 2 at @worldequestriancenter make for the perfect flexible space for sporting events. With climate-control and on-site concessions, groups can beat the Florida heat and enjoy spectating. Both expo centers are equipped with Jumbotron screens, high-speed Wi-Fi and on-site parking, and can be transformed into a variety of configurations suitable for everything from volleyball to cheerleading.
The latest SportsTravel Podcast is a great convers The latest SportsTravel Podcast is a great conversation with legendary surfer @xococoho. We talk about this week’s U.S. Open of Surfing, the challenges she’s faced in her career and surfing’s place on the Olympic program. To listen, visit SportsTravelMagazine.com or subscribe on all major podcast platforms. #surfing #podcast #podcasts #sportspodcasts #sportspodcast #sportstravel #sportstourism #worldsurfleague @wsl
The @dewtour returned to Des Moines this weekend a The @dewtour returned to Des Moines this weekend and the downtown Lauridsen Skatepark — the largest skatepark in the country. When it opened last year, it immediately hosted the tour, which served as an Olympic qualifier. This year’s event was free to the public, which came out in big numbers to see top stars compete in street and park competition in the massive venue. And incredible exposure for host @catchdesmoines along the way. #skatepark #skateboard #dewtour @dsmskatepark #actionsports #sportsevents #sportsvenues
The @dewtour adaptive park competition was a crowd The @dewtour adaptive park competition was a crowd-pleaser with some of the best tricks and fan support of the entire weekend at @dsmskatepark in Des Moines. #adaptivesports #adaptiveskateboarding #skatebording #dewtour @felipenunesskate @vinisardi
You saw him first at TEAMS ‘21 in Atlantic City You saw him first at TEAMS ‘21 in Atlantic City but last night, @heimana_reynolds lit up the course at the @dewtour in Des Moines! Who will be on the @teamsconference ‘22 program in Oklahoma City? Stay tuned, details coming soon! #teams21 #skateboarding #skateboard #dewtour @playacsports @meet_ac @visitokc @northstarmeets @ntgtravel
Time sheets: If you’re an event organizer, you k Time sheets: If you’re an event organizer, you know. Swimming at the State Games of America was held at the @wellmarkymca in downtown Des Moines and was one of the most popular of sports offered, as was evident on the wall. #swimming #timesheets #eventorganizer #sportsevents #youthsports @catchdesmoines @iowagames
Long jump is for all ages. In fact, track and fiel Long jump is for all ages. In fact, track and field is the most participated sport at the State Games of America, with all ages represented. The oldest athlete at the games is an 88-year-old man from Iowa competing in track. The youngest is a 4-year-old, also competing in track. #longjump #track #trackandfield #stategames #seniors #jumping @iowagames @iowastateu @discover_ames
Welcome to light saber, part fencing, part cosplay Welcome to light saber, part fencing, part cosplay, part martial arts, all fun. And featured at the State Games of America. #lightsaber #saber @iowagames #stategames #starwars #whoooomp @discover_ames @iowastateu
Athletes from 46 states plus the U.S. Virgin Islan Athletes from 46 states plus the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada are competing this weekend at the State Games of America in Ames and Des Moines, Iowa. One highlight is getting to mark your hometown on the map. #stategames @discover_ames @catchdesmoines @iowagames #map #sports #youthsports #amateursports #geography
Iowa is wrestling country and at the State Games o Iowa is wrestling country and at the State Games of America in Ames, wrestling is one of the most popular and passionate sports across all age groups, even those too young to get on the mat. #wrestling #stategames @discover_ames @iowagames @iowastateu #competition
More than 16,000 athletes, officials and spectator More than 16,000 athletes, officials and spectators from 46 states are in Ames and Des Moines, Iowa, this weekend for the State Games of America, organized by the National Congress of State Games across 30 venues. SportsTravel is on hand and will share some of the action, which covers dozens of sports, including competitive yoga, light saber and more. #stategames @catchdesmoines @discover_ames @iowastateu @iowagames #iowa #lightsaber #wrestling #yoga #track #archery #cauldron #soccer #youthsoccer
For the first time, the SportsTravel Road Trip tra For the first time, the SportsTravel Road Trip traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, in partnership with @gotolouisville and @sportsinlou. The program featured an opening night at @angelsenvy distillery, education at the @kfcyumcenter with sessions on future Olympic sports and the growth of @uslchampionship, and a game at the incredible @lynnfamilystadium between @louisvillecityfc and @phxrisingfc. It was the first time the event was held outside of its original home in Colorado Springs. #sportstourism #louisville #sportstravel #sportsbusiness
Dodger Stadium is one of the best venues to watch Dodger Stadium is one of the best venues to watch a sporting event and the iconic stadium didn’t disappoint last night during the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Gearing up for the 92nd MLB All-Star Game. There’s a large Yankees presence here, both past and present.
Last night was all about Washington Nationals supe Last night was all about Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto, who won his first MLB Home Run Derby.
MLB All-Star Weekend MLB All-Star Weekend
TEAMS Europe is a wrap! The launch of our TEAMS Co TEAMS Europe is a wrap! The launch of our TEAMS Conference in the UK at the ExCeL in London was an astounding success. And we were delighted to have Lord Sebastian Coe as our keynote on the 10-year anniversary of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games. Special thanks to all our speakers and the HMS Belfast for a memorable opening night. Can’t wait for the next one and for our U.S. event, October 24-27, 2022, in Oklahoma City!
The latest SportsTravel Podcast is a deep dive on The latest SportsTravel Podcast is a deep dive on the new @sports_eta State of the Industry report, detailing how fast the industry recovered in 2021. Hear from Al Kidd and Jennifer Stoll on what that recovery looked like and take away lessons from the data that you can use to advocate for the importance of the industry. To listen, visit SportsTravelMagazine.com or subscribe on all major podcast platforms. And special thanks to @myrtlebeachconventioncenter for sponsoring this episode! #podcast #sportspodcast #research #sports #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness #economicimpact
SportsTravel recently was able to take a look arou SportsTravel recently was able to take a look around The Podium, a world-class indoor track and field facility completed in 2021 in @spokanesports and @visitspokane. The venue has already hosted the USA Track and Field indoor championships in February 2002 and will host the 2002 USA Karate National Championships later this summer. While currently able to host other events such as local high school graduations by covering up the track plus karate, volleyball and more, indoor track and field is what makes the Podium stand out from the crowd. In its inaugural season, the complex hosted 13 events that totaled 9,867 room nights and had an estimated economic impact of more than $15.3 million dollars.
SportsTravel was able recently to go behind the sc SportsTravel was able recently to go behind the scenes at #Gonzaga University in @spokanesports and @visitspokane. Opened in 2004, the 6,000 seat McCarthey Athletic Center, known as “The Kennel,” has been sold out for every men’s basketball game since the building opened. The facility includes state of the art locker rooms and coaching office suites for both the men’s and women’s basketball programs. The event level includes the men’s and women’s locker rooms, athletic administrative offices, the Herak Club Room and more. The concourse level of houses men’s and women’s basketball coaching offices, six luxury suites and concessions stands. #gozags #basketball #sportstravel #spokane
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