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CINCINNATI (March 26, 2024) – Three leaders in the sports events and tourism industry will be enshrined into the Sports ETA Hall of Fame, powered by Travel Oregon, at the organization’s annual Symposium in April. The new Hall of Fame members announced today are: Janis Burke, STS, CEO of the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority; John Gibbons, STS former executive director of the Rhode Island Sports Commission, and Bill Hanson, co-founder of San Antonio Sports.
The Sports ETA Hall of Fame is a lifetime achievement award recognizing long-standing and significant accomplishments in, and major contributions to, the industry trade association, Sports ETA, and the overall sports events and tourism industry. The Sports ETA Hall of Fame was launched in 2017, and there have been five induction classes with 18 honorees.
“Sports ETA is honored to welcome three new members into the association...
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The newest edition of the Sports ETA Playbook is out now! Take a break and check it out.
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A Purposeful Path to Success
10 Tips To Start The New Year Off Right
Create Connections at the 2024 Symposium!
NEW Sports Tourism Learning Institute Course
Sports ETA #Member Win
Q&A with Andy Dolich
A Lesson in Community Hospitality:
Biggest Sports ETA Member Event Wins
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As the inaugural Sustainability Sponsor for the Sports ETA Symposium, the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission is thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Oregon. In anticipation of your visit, they’d like to offer some useful tips to help make your time more enjoyable while also helping to preserve their great state.
Firstly, remember to pack your reusable water bottle and coffee cup. Refilling your bottle with the purest, freshest water or indulging in the renowned Northwest coffee is not only convenient but also contributes to reducing waste from plastic water bottles and single-use coffee cups.
As a token of their appreciation, you’re invited to visit their booth on the trade show floor, #219. Present your reusable bottle or coffee cup, and you'll be automatically entered into a drawing for an exciting prize pack. Additionally, they’ll have some stylish local stickers available to brighten up your bottle. Thank you for joining us and...
Please join the Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Spaces Community on Wednesday, April 3 at 3 PM ET for a Apalachee Regional Park Case Study / Round Table with Outdoor Recreation Leaders. During this meeting we will explore a case study involving Amanda Heidecker, Director of Parks for Leon County in Tallahassee Florida, and how the parks department and CVB partnered to transform a solid waste facility into a world class sports venue. The second half of the session will be open floor discussions with all Parks & Rec community members weighing in on the current state of Parks & Recreation departments, Sports ETA membership, and how we can accelerate the movement of Parks & Rec within the association.
Learn more on the Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Spaces Community webpage here.
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Your industry peers have started requesting and accepting appointments in the 2024 Sports ETA Symposium Appointment Portal. Don’t wait another day to get registered and begin your appointment requests!
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One-on-One Pre-Scheduled Appointments
Meet face-to-face with sports destinations, event rights holders, and industry partners during pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments. The list of registered organizations grows every day, so check back often for an up-to-date list! The Appointment Portal, sponsored by Meet Boston, closes on April 1!
BWH Hotels presents the First Time Attendee Reception before the Opening Party on Monday, April 22 as we introduce the association and what can be expected throughout the week in Portland. First timers will have the opportunity to network amongst other first timers and industry veterans!
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT
Hotel Eastlund, Cosmopolitan Ballroom
NEW THIS YEAR! Thanks to our sponsor...