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JANUARY 9, 2025

For example, we offered activities in the fan zone, as well as special side events, to encourage participation in sports. Additionally, the UEFA Climate Fund supported sports clubs in Germany, allowing them to apply for subsidies covering 90% of the costs for sustainable initiatives, with clubs contributing the remaining 10%.

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AUGUST 9, 2021

Destinations International (DI) and Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) have partnered to help DI members further their educations and careers. Other scholarships—such as the Pathway to STHM Scholarship, awarded to those pursuing a degree in sport, tourism or hospitality fields—are also available.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

I wonder if those early sporting events in the old convention center and other places outside ever could have imagined us hosting the biggest event in the world from a sporting perspective or being home to a world championship sports team. and Sonys move to Las Vegas as the next movie-making hub. I doubt it. I doubt it, he said.

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MAY 6, 2024

million tuned in for the “most exciting two minutes in sports” at watch parties all over the world, many with mint julep at hand. It is the longest continually held major sporting event in North America and many of its traditions are sacred to fans; but that doesn’t mean the program forgoes new experiences.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

Flights, dining, Tex-Mex culture is all there, Karamat said after sporting a large cowboy hat on stage. Toyota Center and Daikin Park, where Gwen Stefani headlined the closing reception, are in walking distance. Read More: Destination Houston Everything is there. It’s easy to do business in the city.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Glassblowing is such a team sport,” Coles says. “In Participants can choose the item they’ll make from a number of options, including bowls, ornaments, paperweights and—if you happen to be attending during Refract in October—pumpkins.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The venue’s distinctive concept centers on a rotating display of privately owned vintage and sports cars in glass boxes. A replica model of this personal aircraft is presented at the MOTORWORLD Region Stuttgart. Copyright: V8 Hotel Motorworld Region Stuttgart. That creates an ever-changing backdrop for events.

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DECEMBER 17, 2021

For the past year, Helman has been leading the organization as its interim director while also serving as sports marketing representative. With over 20 years in sports tourism and management, Helman helped to launch the sports division of VBCVB in 1999.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By Loews , a sports resort and hotel with additional rooms and event space. There are many options for after-hours entertainment and sports events and reasons to stay another day. It is attached to the 888-room Loews Arlington Hotel , a meetings and resort destination, and linked via a skybridge to Live!

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

More than an easily accessible Midwest meeting destination, Columbus is a city with a vibe—and a dining, cultural, sports, and nightlife scene that’s hard to beat. Come explore the diverse and exciting culinary scene, nationally recognized museums and cultural destinations, iconic sports traditions and so much more.

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AUGUST 6, 2024

Fresh air, challenge by choice and Aloha spirit make competition fun With the world watching as international teams compete in Paris at this year’s Summer Olympics, sports-themed team-building activities are garnering more attention than ever. With that being said, there is always plenty to plan.

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MARCH 18, 2024

Japan: Visit California Global Managing Director in Japan Marjorie Dewey reported that when the MLB Dodgers signing pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, it ignited sports fans all over the country and boosted Southern California tourism. Focus on sporting culture and experiences she suggested to lure them to the U.S.

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MARCH 15, 2025

Exclusive, immersive, authentic and customized luxury experiences beyond hotels, including fine dining, wine tasting, events, sports and visiting Californias large Indian population is a big draw. India As the fastest growing outbound market globally, the U.S. They are affluent, stay longer and spend more.

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MARCH 20, 2024

Sports Stars Moving over to recent sports feats, Caitlin Clark has broken some long-held records by women and men in NCAA sports, fittingly during Women’s History Month. Staying in the sports realm, Katie Ledecky now has more individual world swimming titles than Michael Phelps, who was the world record holder.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

In recent weeks, Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry, has been making moves throughout the industry, including several new hires and partnerships with technology companies and venues across the United States. McLennan. “By

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Visionary Spaces Stadium Club at Caribe Royal Orlando Resort Caribe Royal Orlando Resort debuts Stadium Club , a high-tech, immersive experiential sports-themed venue. Stadium Club emulates the vibrant energy of a nightclub with the comfortable atmosphere one would find in a local sports bar. The two-floor venue spans 9,000 sq.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Upper Deck sports bar, the only rooftop space in downtown Parker, offers 2,748 sq. The overall design emulates a locally inspired atmosphere with historic influence through a combination of the themes of art deco, westward expansion and technological revolution. of indoor space and 3,066 sq. of outdoor space for exciting private events.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

He joined the organization in 2015, and since then, has worked as sports marketing and special events coordinator, and operations manager.

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JUNE 26, 2020

For five minutes, they highlighted Black athletes that transcended their sports and fought for equality. It also recognized professional sports as a platform that can spark conversations and evoke lasting change.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A’s Coming to The Strip A’s mascot poses for picture In this Q&A, Sewald sat down with Fisher to talk about the baseball team’s move to Las Vegas and the local support he has seen coming from Las Vegas locals toward the city’s established sports teams. Fisher grew up in the Bay Area.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Jason Suitt and Bridget Gaffney Jason Suitt (left) and Bridget Gaffney (right) Suitt joins Visit Baton Rouge as director of sports development. He comes from a role as director of sports marketing and strategic partnerships at national multiunit restaurant group Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2025

LA continues to be open for business and remains a global stage for major sporting events. Read More: Los Angeles, a Planner’s Paradise What should meeting professionals know?

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

One of the places where Dominguez sees gaps is in specialty markets, such as sports verticals, including golf markets and coaches’ meetings and the like. Worth and will manage sports, Texas universities and medical systems verticals. They opened their borders a little later, so are just a few steps behind on the path. “We

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

One of the places where Dominguez sees gaps is in specialty markets, such as sports verticals, including golf markets and coaches’ meetings and the like. Worth and will manage sports, Texas universities and medical systems verticals. They opened their borders a little later, so are just a few steps behind on the path. “We

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In April, more than 1,100 athletes gathered at the Henrico Sports & Events Center, just outside of Richmond, Virginia, where, over two weekends, 100 teams competed in the 2024 Wheelchair Basketball National Tournament. The tournament, the largest adaptive sports series in the U.S.,

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APRIL 10, 2024

For destination marketers, opportunities abound to build such connections through various avenues such as visiting friends and relatives, family vacations, adventure travel, youth sports, college reunions, destination weddings, and corporate events.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Upper Deck sports bar, the only rooftop space in downtown Parker, offers 2,748 sq. The overall design emulates a locally inspired atmosphere with historic influence through a combination of the themes of art deco, westward expansion and technological revolution. of indoor space and 3,066 sq. of outdoor space for exciting private events.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Mathew Ratner Ratner is director of sports and entertainment tourism for Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB). For the last 10 years, Ratner worked as the organization’s associate director of sports and entertainment.

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APRIL 10, 2024

For destination marketers, opportunities abound to build such connections through various avenues such as visiting friends and relatives, family vacations, adventure travel, youth sports, college reunions, destination weddings, and corporate events.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Upper Deck sports bar, the only rooftop space in downtown Parker, offers 2,748 sq. The overall design emulates a locally inspired atmosphere with historic influence through a combination of the themes of art deco, westward expansion and technological revolution. of indoor space and 3,066 sq. of outdoor space for exciting private events.

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APRIL 23, 2025

Villatel Orlando Resort Villatel Orlando Resort has debuted to introduce an 80-acre resort destination with a full-scale water park, poolside dining options, a fitness center and sporting activities. Visitors have two distinct ways to stay.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

For me, sports is a great topic. I follow some international soccer, and many US sports, so many times, I can find a sporting topic that I can ease into the small talk. Come prepared with a few go-to conversation starters. Ask people about their favorite session so far or what trends they're most excited about.

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MAY 15, 2023

in size and a 6,000-square-foot event space where meeting participants could listen to their chairman speaking on the video screen or watching a sporting event. Frisco has the moniker of “Sports City, USA.” Omni PGA Frisco Resort hitting bay What makes this so unique is we also have a large video board, 1,000 sq.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For those interested in exploring further, the city boasts exciting sports venues, unique breweries, fascinating museums, and a dynamic and ever-evolving art and music scene. Cincy offers a rich culture to enjoy.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A conference can be a full-contact sport. To get the most out of the time invested, the trainer/event designer needs to be thoughtful about how the agenda is structured to deliver content and experiences on offer. Getting the schedule right is both an art and a science. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Upper Deck sports bar, the only rooftop space in downtown Parker, offers 2,748 sq. The overall design emulates a locally inspired atmosphere with historic influence through a combination of the themes of art deco, westward expansion and technological revolution. of indoor space and 3,066 sq. of outdoor space for exciting private events.

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MARCH 27, 2024

Choices included Citizen Watch America bamboo chargers, Halo Branded Network travel massagers and sports towels and custom-blended teas from Dawn of the Earth. Olympic swimming superstar, sports broadcaster and host of “Hospitality Today Live,” shared that in life’s journey, challenges often pave the road to success.

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