January 20, 2025
The non-profit West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC), which hosts youth and amateur sports events, reported that youth/amateur sports tourism generated $90.8 million in estimated economic impact for the region in 2024 through 112 events. That’s a 65 percent gain from 2019 and the highest year yet for visitor spending.
January 17, 2025
MLV Holdings, a newly formed investment group, recently announced the launch of Major League Volleyball (MLV), a women’s professional volleyball league supported by more than $100 million in committed funding. MLV is expected to launch in January 2026 and will feature 10 teams, including the Omaha Supernovas, the leading franchise in professional volleyball.
January 15, 2025
The Atlantic City Sports Commission (ACSC) celebrated its 10th anniversary this month. Since its inception, the ACSC has played a big role in shaping Atlantic City as a east coast destination for diverse sporting events, from cheer and dance competitions to marathons and surfing championships.
January 13, 2025
The second Salt Lake Winter Roundup returns on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Salt Lake. The event is in partnership with the Days of ’47 Rodeo, and the all-day event will transform West Temple, between City Creek Center and Abravanel Hall, into a vibrant western hub celebrating Salt Lake’s rich heritage in sports, arts, and culture.
January 8, 2025
The eighth Hot Springs Baseball Weekend and Babe Ruth World Series is coming to Hot Springs, also known as the “The Birthplace of Major League Baseball Spring Training,” this year.
January 8, 2025
Sports ETA, the official trade association for the sports events and tourism industry, and Rico Solutions, a company that offers sustainability solutions for events, launched an initiative to provide a suite of educational offerings for Sports ETA members at Sports ETA’s 4S Summit in Chattanooga, Tenn.
January 6, 2025
Walt Leger III, president and CEO of New Orleans & Company, the official destination and marketing sales organization for the city’s tourism industry, issued a statement following the New Year’s Day rampage at Bourbon Street.
January 6, 2025
GameAbove Sports, a sports business development company and philanthropic organization that provides opportunities for athletes, is partnering with Sports Travel Group. This partnership includes a multi-million-dollar investment aimed at expanding Golf Traveller's operations throughout North America.
January 3, 2025
nrivaled Sports, a leader in youth sports, has added Rocker B Ranch to its Baseball & Multi-sport Division venue roster. Located 90 miles (about an hour's drive) west of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, the 325-acre ranch combines elite youth baseball tournaments with a scenic, full-service resort destination.
December 20, 2024
USA Judo’s 2025 Senior National Championships will be held in Birmingham, Ala., from May 24-25. More than 600 participants are expected. The Shiai competition will be held on Saturday, May 24, and the Kata Nationals will be held on Sunday, May 25.
