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New Esports Venue in Works for Mall of Georgia

Allied Esportsand Simon have announced that Mall of Georgia in Buford will be the location for the companies’ first dedicated esports venue, as part of their previously announced strategic alliance.

Rebranded Hilton to Open in Hall of Fame Village

The Hall of Fame Village (HOFV), a large mixed-use development with sports venues and tourist facilities including the Pro Football Hall of Fame, will open a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in downtown Canton.

ESC Staffers Promoted

Two Erie Sports Commission (ESC) staff members have been promoted. Emily Biddle is now the Marketing and Communications Director, and Ben Huggler has been promoted to Event Services Director.

Henrico County Approves New Arena for Sports Events

GLEN ALLEN, Va. – A new arena is part of a $50-million investment that was approved by Henrico County’s board of supervisors for the Virginia Center Commons mall site in Glen Allen, near Richmond.

Brand USA Program Extended

With growth in domestic travel projected to soften in 2020, the American hospitality and travel community is hailing the renewal of Brand USA.

New CEO for US Youth Soccer

FRISCO, Tex. — The US Youth Soccer Board of Directors has selected Francis “Skip” Gilbert as the new Chief Executive Officer of US Youth Soccer (USYS).