ACVB Announces Two New Managerial Roles
September 22, 2019
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces a new role for Megan Wilkinson as manager, convention services and the promotion of Joseph Henry as manager, technology.
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Fairfax County, Va. is Built for Competition–Indoors and Out
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Minutes from Washington, D.C., Fairfax County, Virginia is a premier sports tourism destination, offering top-tier venues for both indoor and outdoor events. Two standout facilities—The St. James and Patriot Park North—showcase the county’s ability to host a wide range of tournaments year-round.
Visit Greenville, NC Wins Two 2019 NCTIA Marketing Achievement Awards
September 22, 2019
GREENVILLE, N.C. — The Greenville-Pitt County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Greenville, NC) received two Destination Marketing Association of North Carolina (DMANC) Achievement Awards at the North Carolina Association (NCTIA) NC Tourism Leadership Conference in Concord, Sept. 10-12.
The Great Inflatable Race Brings 2,000 Participants to DE TURF
September 22, 2019
DOVER, Del.— More than 2,000 participants in Delaware participated in the Great Inflatable Race hosted by Fundracer events.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, NBC Olympics Join Forces to Host Team USA Awards
September 22, 2019
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and NBC Olympics will co-host the 2019 Team USA Awards presented by Dow, Best of the Year, at Universal Studios on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
DICK’s Sporting Goods Announces Campaign to Give One Million Kids Chance to Play Sports
August 28, 2019
DICK’s Sporting Goods and The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation kicked off a campaign to provide access to sports for a million young athletes by 2024.
Ron Sertz Honored with Legacy Award
August 28, 2019
Ron Sertz, founder of the Erie Sports Commission is the Legacy Award winner presented each year by the Erie Times-News and GoErie.com as part of its Commitment to Erie Awards program.
New Brand Identities Introduced for Some Sports Programs
August 28, 2019
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced new brand marks for three Paralympic summer sports. The brand visuals apply to U.S. Paralympic Swimming, U.S. Paralympic Cycling and U.S. Paralympics Track & Field.
The three marks will create new identities for each sport and raise awareness …
Richmond Chosen to Host IQA World Cup 2020
August 28, 2019
RICHMOND, Va.— The International Quidditch Association (IQA) named Richmond as the host city for the 2020 World Cup, which will be held next July.
The event will be hosted by the IQA, US quidditch (USQ), Richmond Region Tourism and Major League Quidditch (MLQ).
The City of Richmond and …
FLW Cup Champion Featured 52 Professional Bass Anglers
August 28, 2019
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Bryan Thrift of Shelby, N.C. claimed the title of FLW Cup Champion at the FLW Cup on Lake Hamilton recently.
Thrift brought a five-pound bass limit weighing 10 pounds, 13 ounces to claim the title, winning by 5 pounds, 1 ounce over Kyle Walters of Grant …
Race Across America Raises $3 million for Charity
August 28, 2019
BOULDER, Colo. — Race Across America (RAAM), the World’s Toughest Bicycle Race, completed its 38th year and raised more than $3 million for charitable organizations.
“We noticed an increasing number of athletes were racing for charities. We though it was important to encourage that trend,” said Rick Boethling, RAAM …
