Sports Tourism Organization of the Year
The Sports Tourism Organization of the Year award winner!
We are delighted to introduce our top-notch keynote speakers for the 2024 4S & Rights Holder Summit. These industry leaders will share their expertise and insights on the latest trends and best practices in sports events and tourism.
Don't miss your chance to learn from the best! Register Now!
We can't wait to see you in Chattanooga, TN, November 12-14 for this incredible event!
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Sports Commission of the Year, population below 500,000.
Are you attending the TEAMS '24 Conference + Expo, September 24-27 in Anaheim, CA? Don't miss out on the chance to earn four (4) STS credits by attending an innovative STS Certificate Course led by Vipe Desai, Executive Director of Surf Industry Members Association.
Beyond outstanding professional development, STS is our industry’s only designation signifying your commitment to continued learning in the sports events and tourism industry. It reflects your leadership in the industry, but also the investment you’ve made to increase your knowledge and propel your career and your organization forward.
Elevating Fan Engagement: The Key to Unleashing ROI for Sponsors and DMO’s
Let’s be honest. It’s a competitive landscape and delivering an exceptional fan experience is paramount to the success of any event. Join us for an insightful and dynamic session where Vipe Desai will share innovative strategies and actionable insights...
Sports Commission of the Year, population 500,000 and above winner
The Sports ETA Member Awards Portal opens Monday, August 5th! Don’t miss the opportunity to submit your outstanding campaigns for our two award categories:
1. Destination Branding & Marketing Campaign of the Year
2. Event Marketing Campaign of the Year
Each category will be divided based on population size:
500,000 and above
Under 500,000
The portal will remain open until September 27th, and winners will be announced at the 4S Summit in Chattanooga, TN, taking place November 12-14, 2024.
Prepare your submissions and get ready to showcase your achievements in sports tourism marketing and branding.
View Award Criteria
We can't wait to see your entries!
We are excited to announce the release of our Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the following Sports ETA events:
Chief Executive Summit - 2026
Chief Executive Summit - 2027
4S Summit - 2027
We invite qualified organizations to submit proposals for these prestigious events. Below are brief details about each event:
Chief Executive Summit
Years: 2026 & 2027
Description: The Chief Executive Summit is Sports ETA’s premier event for executive level leaders in the sports tourism industry. This event equips executive leaders with the tools necessary to advance their organization's mission. CEOs of sports destinations, industry partners, and sports events are invited to learn from industry experts addressing high-level topics, including office culture, operations and leadership, crisis management, achieving goals, and more.
4S Summit
Year: 2027
Description: The 4S...
Rutherford County CVB & the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association!
July 2024
Welcome to the inaugural Sports ETA Facility Showcase! This new feature aims to highlight the best sports facilities within our membership. Each month, we'll spotlight a new destination's premier facility at the heart of their sports tourism portfolio, showcasing what sets them apart, as their "key difference maker".
To kick off our launch, we're excited to feature four future hosts of some of our upcoming Sports ETA events.
Tampa Bay Sports Authority
 Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay
This facility was opened in 2019 and is managed by the Tampa Sports Authority, as their organization is charged with recruiting and attracting events.  This facility was built for $17 million through a partnership with Hillsboro County, The Tampa Sports Authority and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission.
Since its opening, it has hosted 161 events with total attendance exceeding 372,000 spectators with almost half coming from outside th...