A new season is upon us, and we are thrilled to announce the revival of our Sports ETA Mentoring Community! We're on the lookout for dedicated individuals who are ready to share their knowledge, inspire growth, and foster connections within our community. Yes, you guessed it right – we need mentors!
As Sports ETA continues to flourish, so does the need for guidance and support for our members. Mentorship has the potential to be a transformative experience for both mentors and mentees. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a rising star, your unique experiences and expertise can make a significant impact on someone's life and career.
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Why Become a Mentor?
Pay It Forward: Remember those who guided you when you needed it most? Here's your chance to do the same for someone else.
Networking: You'll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your professional network.
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Contact: Jackie Reau, Game Day
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KANSAS CITY, MO (May 10, 2023) -- More than 20 sports events and tourism professionals were honored today at the Sports ETA Symposium for the completion of their Sports Tourism Strategist (STS) certification program, which is the leading-edge education institute for the sports events and tourism industry offering topical content, in-depth, and industry-leading certification programs.
“Sports ETA congratulates these individuals who are actively advancing their knowledge and skills about the sports events and tourism industry with the Sports Tourism Strategist designation,” said Al Kidd, President & CEO of Sports ETA.
The 2023 Sports Tourism Strategist Graduates are:
Dana Baldwin, STS, Louisville Tourism
Evan Bauerle, STS, Sports Salt Lake
Brandon Black, STS, Go Gaston
Patrick Coit, STS, Meet Boston
Lynnette Davis, STS, Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors...
Contact: Jackie Reau, Game Day
(513) 708-5822 | jreau@gamedaypr.com
Sports ETA, SearchWide Global, and Northstar Meetings Group Present New Executive Compensation Report for the Sports Events and Tourism Industry
CINCINNATI (March 15, 2023) – Sports ETA and SearchWide Global released the “2023 Sports Destination Leaders Salary, Compensation and Benefits Report” led by researchers from Stoll Strategies, sponsored by the Northstar Meetings Group.
The benchmark study provides an overall look at the employment landscape for the $39.7 billion sports events and tourism industry among sports destinations while offering a resource to organizations with actionable information.
The last industry Salary, Compensation and Benefits Report was conducted in 2013 by Enigma Research Corporation. The research for the 2023 report was led by Dr. Jennifer Stoll, and Dr. Blake Price, from Stoll Strategies.
Data from more than 200 sports destination leaders, with a majority ...
Contact:
Jackie Reau, Game Day
(513) 708-5822 | jreau@gamedaypr.com
Sports ETA and Ohio University Partner to offer
Masters Certificate in Sports Gambling Education
In partnership with Ohio University’s Sports Gambling Education program, Sports ETA is offering its members a new education offering in the fast-moving legalized sports betting industry.
The Masters Certificate in Sports Gambling Education, comprising three online courses, will help sports events and tourism leaders understand the landscape of legalized sports gambling and how to best leverage it. A 15% discount on tuition will be offered to Sports ETA members. To learn more about the program, visit the Sports Tourism Learning Institute.
Introductory Webinar: June 10, 3 PM ET
For those interested in learning more about the Masters Certificate in Sports Gambling Education, a webinar is being offered on June 10, 3 PM ET. Registration is free and o...
Contact: Jackie Reau
Game Day
(513) 708-5822
jreau@gamedaypr.com
Sports ETA taps 4FRONT as official innovation and marketing partner
CINCINNATI (March 3, 2021) – Sports ETA, the trade association for the sports events and tourism industry, announced today an official partnership with 4FRONT to guide the association in offering new innovative education and marketing programs to its national membership.
“4FRONT has been a long-time partner of Sports ETA offering cutting edge programming for our members, which have all earned rave reviews,” said Al Kidd, President & CEO of Sports ETA. “We are thrilled that 4FRONT will serve as the Official Innovation Engine of Sports ETA.”
In 2020, 4FRONT created two new certificate programs for Sports ETA: Sports Tourism Innovation Certificate and the Sports Tourism Analytics Certificate to launch Sports ETA’s new education portfolio, the Sports Tourism Learning Institute, and its Sports Tourism Stra...
Are you like the thousands of employees who have found themselves working remotely during this COVID-19 pandemic? If so, how’s it going? It can be challenging if you’ve never worked from home. The remote team of Lindsey Pollak and Eileen Coombes recently gave INC.com a few tips to keep your team’s productivity and morale high.
Cut yourself a break. Working from home is a transition. Find what works for you whether that is setting scheduled “in-office” hours and break times, turning on a white noise machine or app to reduce noise, or buying new furniture for your office to make you the most comfortable and productive.
Overcommunicate. As the author says, it’s their “default advice on communication in general, but it’s even more important when you are working remotely.” It starts with how your team can reach you (email, call, text, Zoom, Slack, Skype, etc.) and when (in the morning, evening, weekend).
Clarify Expectations. T...
SFA/SFM Webinar
COVID-19 Response: MOney Saving Measures for Owners & Operators
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
12:00 p.m. ET
Panelists Include:
Jason Clement, Sports Facilities Management, LLC
Lori Moore, Sports Facilities Management, LLC
John Sparks, Sports Facilities Management, LLC
The COVID19 quarantine is having measurable, devastating financial effects on sports, recreation, and wellness facilities across the country. As current operators and developers of 20+ facilities, SFM is leading the response and recovery for owners and operators across the country. In this 1 hour webinar, CEO and Founder of SFM, Jason Clement, SFM Account Executive Lori Moore, and SFM Account Executive John Sparks will provide real-world solutions and ideas for cost containment, team leadership, maximizing operational efficiency, and planning for a strong rebound post-pandemic.
Join SFM leaders on March 31st at 12pm EST for this no-cost educational webinar.&nbs...
As we navigate these challenging times, Sports ETA is offering a series of free webinars led by the leadership of the organization. Below is the first week’s schedule. Stay tuned for future webinars.
Sports ETA and Industry Update
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
2:00 p.m. ET - 3:00 p.m. ET
Panelists Include:
Al Kidd, President & CEO, Sports ETA
Dr. Jennifer Stoll, Research and Education, Sports ETA
Janis Burke, CEO, Harris County - Houston Sports Authority/Chair, Sports ETA
Janis Ross, CSEE, CMP, VP of Events & Experiences, Sports ETA
In this session, the panel will provide an industry update amid the COVID-19 outbreak and how Sports ETA will provide resources for its membership during this time.
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Creating and Communicating New Business Solutions in a Crisis
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
1:00 p.m. ET - 2:00 p.m. ET
Led by Jackie Reau, CEO, Game Day Communication
In these uncertain times surrounding COVID-19, we will discuss how...
Being new to this industry is intimidating, right? You have seasoned vets who seem to know everyone and then there is you – brand new and ready to make connections. But how? Here are a couple of tips and tricks I hope will help as you navigate being a “newbie” in this industry!
Go to the Sports ETA 4S Summit. Aside from the fact that you get to learn from some of the greatest leaders in our industry, this event is also one of the best opportunities to meet people. It’s smaller than the Symposium and is a completely education-based conference, making it your best opportunity for networking with colleagues. This is your chance to learn best practices and pick the brains of people who have walked in your shoes.
ASK THE QUESTION. This industry is built on relationships between clients and peers. With that being said, we can be each other’s greatest resource. You are learning the industry and it’...
Leaders in the world of sports events and tourism just wrapped up another great Chief Executive Summit in Louisville. These great minds came together to address topics of leadership management, business strategy, and crisis management, all while getting to know the city of Louisville and their colleagues.
“Leadership is a constant learning process and our industry executives can benefit from top business professionals,” said Al Kidd, President and CEO of Sports Events and Tourism Association. “Our Chief Executive Summit gave sports tourism leaders and executives the chance to hear from others in business and learn best practices from leaders in higher education, horse racing, and technology, among others.”
One of the highlights of the Summit was keynote speaker Dr. Neeli Bendapudi, president of the University of Louisville. She discussed principles of leadership and management styles. Jonathan Paris, the executive director of sports tourism at Visit M...