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North America Wins the 2026 World Cup
US Soccer says the decision to partner with Canada and Mexico has been validated with the awarding of the 2026 World Cup.
Nominations Open for 2018 Connect Sports Tourism Awards, Presented by Best Western
Connect is pleased to announce the return of the Connect Sports Tourism Excellence Awards, presented by Best Western. Winners will be recognized at Connect
What are the Country’s Best Soccer Facilities?
In honor of the World Cup, we're turning our attention to soccer venues that are great to watch or host an event in the United States. Nominations are
Collier County (Florida) Seeks ITN Bids for New Complex
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners, in conjunction with the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB, is accepting ITN proposals for the management
Rockford’s Nick Povalitis Is Always Looking Up
Nick Povalitis, 37, recently promoted to director of sports development at the Rockford (Ill.) CVB, discusses his innovative style selling his hometown.
Pavegen Steps Up to the Plate at Events
Henry Holme of Pavegen shares how the company can elevate events.
“Hole Nation” Covers the Ins and Outs of Cornhole
American Cornhole Organization’s successful launch of “Hole Nation” gives the growing sport its own version of “SportsCenter.”
10 Sports Tourism Trends to Watch in 2018
What will shape sports tourism as it grows even bigger in 2018? We identify 10 trends to keep an eye on in the world of sports events.
#MeToo Movement Has a Huge Impact on Events
The #MeToo movement continues to prove sexual misconduct is an issue sports events professionals must address right now.
Industry Leaders
Bree Nidds Trades the Beach for Mountains at VBR Sports
Bree Nidds, a varsity sailor at the University of Hawaii, drives to take Virginia’s Blue Ridge to the next level in sports.
Venues
Sacramento Rebounds Around Kings’ Arena
Sacramento has come into its own and emerged as one of the Golden State's not-to-miss destinations, especially for events.
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18 Sports Events to Watch in 2018
We’ve spanned the globe to find some of the most intriguing sports events taking place in 2018—a year featuring both the Olympics and World Cup.
OneHockey Shoots to Set Guinness Record With Holiday Tournament
Sebastian Fortier, chief executive officer at OneHockey, is looking to put on the biggest youth hockey tournament ever this winter in Michigan.
World Police and Fire Games Test First Responders
First responders must be ready to climb ladders and run down criminals. Those athletic skills come in handy during the World Police and Fire Games.
Inside the Spartan Race Emerald City Open
In Snohomish county, Washington, Spartan Race presented its Emerald City Open—a major event for the company, destination and participants.
World Rowing Championships Make a Big Splash in Sarasota
The upcoming World Rowing Championships are expected to have a $25 million impact on the Sarasota region.
EVP Connects With Mobile Sports Authority for Inaugural Event
EVP Island Championship came together after a fateful meeting last year at Connect Sports in Grapevine, Texas.
IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Puts Chattanooga on a Global Stage
Almost 5,000 athletes are scheduled to compete in September during the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
National Senior Games Celebrate Athletes Young at Heart
Marc Riker, chief executive officer of the National Senior Games, discusses the unique nature of the event taking place in Birmingham, Alabama, this year.
7 Facts You Didn’t Know About Scripps National Spelling Bee
Scripps National Spelling Bee Program Manager of Events Beth Hecquet says it takes a village to put on the event and that CVBs can be part of the process.
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A Perfect 10 for the West Michigan Sports Commission
The West Michigan Sports Commission has seen incredible growth in the number of events it has hosted during its first decade of existence.
