Fairfax County, Va. is Built for Competition–Indoors and Out
May 13, 2026
Minutes from Washington, D.C., Fairfax County, Virginia is a premier sports tourism destination, offering top-tier venues for both indoor and outdoor events.
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Frisco, Texas, is Built for the Big Leagues
April 8, 2026
Frisco, Texas, is Sports City USA. Here, business and sports are a winning combination, creating unparalleled opportunities.
Snohomish County: The Ultimate Combination of Sports, Food, and Family
November 11, 2025
The Snohomish County Sports Commission exists to better serve you! Our team can assist with a variety of services to make your event a success, everything from event logistics, funding opportunities and volunteer recruitment to hotel accommodations, marketing and connections to other local resources.
Stay and play
June 4, 2025
What visiting athletes can see and do in Baltimore, Md., Mobile, Ala., Puerto Rico and Snohomish County, Wash.To get visiting amateur athletes and their families to stay before or after their competition, destinations naturally and wisely promote whatever attractions and features they have available to them. Here’s what the …
What the growth of lacrosse means for sports tourism
May 11, 2025
Thanks to increased visibility, expanding youth programs, and a new generation of advocates, the sport is evolving from an emerging interest into a sought-after tournament opportunity nationwide.
YMCA National Gymnastics Championship & Invitational honored as a 2024 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
November 6, 2024
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa.—Sports Destination Management has announced the 2024 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. Among this year’s winners is the YMCA National Gymnastics Championship & Invitational, produced by the Willow Grove YMCA in cooperation with Valley Forge Sports, The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, and Villanova University. These winners …
Springfield Sports Commission announces new coordinator of sports, strategies, and events
August 27, 2024
The Springfield Sports Commission announced the appointment of Alexandra Finnan as its new coordinator of sports, strategies, and events.
Mark Jeanneret re-elected as chair of PA Sports executive committee
January 6, 2024
Mark Jeanneret, executive director of the Erie Sports Commission, was recently unanimously re-elected to serve as chair of PA Sports, the agency for sports tourism in the state, for a second two-year term.
Visit Overland Park adds Chad McFarland as director of sports and hotel services
March 17, 2023
Visit Overland Park (Visit OP) has named Chad McFarland as director of sports and hotel services.
John Borders IV joins Boston as new director of tourism, sports, and entertainment
February 3, 2023
John Borders IV has been named the new director of tourism, sports, and entertainment for the City of Boston.
