Contacts: Jackie Reau, Game Day
(513) 708-5822 | jreau@gamedaypr.com
EL PASO, TEXAS (October 26, 2023) - Sports ETA successfully hosted its annual 4S & Rights Holder Summit this week, gathering over 150 dynamic members for an enriching two-day event focused on sharing the latest trends in sports and events tourism strategies, services, sales, and sponsorships. The bustling event was hosted by Visit El Paso, and supported by a network of sponsors, including Chattanooga Sports, Fort Worth Sports Commission, Florida’s Sports Coast, Traveling Teams, and Visit Myrtle Beach.
John David, President & CEO of Sports ETA, expressed his gratitude to El Paso for playing host to the impactful 4S & Rights Holder Summit, bringing together key players in the sports events and tourism industry. "Our time in this vibrant city has been incredibly productive, with fruitful discussions on best practices, emerging trends, and valuable business prospects," he...
Need a few ideas and tips for where to go downtown while you’re in El Paso?
Here’s a list of things to do in downtown El Paso while attending the 4S Summit:
1. El Paso Museum of Art: Experience European, Mexican, American, and Contemporary art collections.
2. San Jacinto Plaza: Relax and people-watch in this historic square, surrounded by shops, cafes, and local entertainment.
3. El Paso Streetcar: Take a charming ride on the vintage streetcar, connecting you to various downtown attractions.
4. Plaza Theatre: Catch a show or concert at this beautifully restored historic theater, offering a range of performances.
5. Walking Tour of Murals: Take a self-guided walking tour to admire the colorful murals that adorn downtown buildings.
6. Union Plaza Entertainment District: Experience the nightlife with a mix of bars, clubs, and live music venues.
Remember to make the most of your time in downtown El Paso while attending the 4S Summit!
CINCINNATI (October 2, 2023) – Sports ETA, the trade association for the sports events and tourism industry, announced today that Team Travel Source will sponsor the annual Sports ETA Member Awards program, which annually honors individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the industry.
"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Team Travel Source as the sponsor of the Sports Events & Tourism Association’s annual Member Awards program,” said John David, President & CEO of Sports ETA. “This collaboration represents a significant milestone for our association, and it reaffirms our commitment to recognizing excellence in our industry. With Team Travel Source's support, we look forward to celebrating the incredible contributions of our members and shining a spotlight on the exceptional successes within the sports events and tourism community.”
Every year, Sports ETA celebrates the outstanding accompli...
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The companies announce a comprehensive sports tourism solution that includes a powerful integration that will better drive sports markets for destinations
TUCSON, AZ — Simpleview and Playeasy have announced a partnership designed to better drive sports markets for destinations across the country.
Simpleview, the leading provider of CRM, CMS, and marketing solutions for destinations worldwide, shared that after months of strategic planning with the team at Playeasy, the leading digital platform supporting sports event organizers, destinations, facilities, and events in the United States — the partnership was formed to build an integration of platforms and collaboration of thought leadership to fuel sports marketing for Simpleview customers.
The primary goal of the partnership is to leverage the companies’ respect...
According to our association's bylaws, specifically outlined in Article XV, amendments to the Bylaws of the Association are eligible for discussion solely during an Annual Meeting or during any regular or special meeting convened by the Board of Directors.
A proposed bylaw change and motion have been submitted in accordance with our bylaw rules by Mike Price, Chief Sales and Operations Officer of Destination Ann Arbor/Ann Arbor Sports Commission. A second to the motion has been submitted by Don Dukemineer, Director of Sports Development at Decatur Morgan County Tourism. The proposed amendment is explained in the document below.
View Proposed Amendment
According to our Bylaws, a notice of proposed bylaw amendments must be communicated to members at least sixty (60) days prior to the vote of the membership. In line with this requirement, the vote on the proposed amendment will take place during a special meeting called by the Board of Directors, wh...
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Contact: Dr. Jennifer Stoll
September 22, 2023
970-250-5734
STOLL STRATEGIES AND SPORT TOURISM CANADA LAUNCH CANADIAN FUNDING REPORT
Grand Junction, CO – In partnership with Dr. Jennifer Stoll, Grant MacDonald, and Dr. Blake Price, Sport Tourism Canada (STC) is pleased to announce the launch of The Stoll Report on Canadian Sport Event Funding. ...
Looking to earn credits toward your STS designation? Maybe you need credits to maintain your STS. Or maybe you have never taken an STS course before and are ready to start. Either way, we have a live STS course offering taking place during TEAMS ’23.
The course will start at 8:30 AM ET on October 3 and will be led by Michael Prince, the president and CEO of USPA Global Licensing.
Prince will dive into the topic of branding and global licensing from the perspective of the U.S. Polo Association, which has mastered the practice.
Sports ETA members can register online HERE or by clicking the image below.
Non-Sports ETA members should email info@sportseta.org for more info and to get registered.
An important message from our members, USA Gymnastics:
"After reviewing our calendar for the 2025-2028 Olympic Quad with internal and external stakeholders, USA Gymnastics is shifting the U.S. Classic and U.S. Championships to an earlier date in 2025-2028 in the best interest of the gymnastics community. Thanks to all the cities who have submitted bids already, and for new interested cities! We appreciate your understanding and continued interest in our premier USA Gymnastics Qualifiers and Championships. All 2025-2028 event RFP’s are now posted on the USA Gymnastics Events and Bid Applications web page."
Bids are due November 3, 2023.
For any open events in 2024, these events are first priority, and we are requesting bids for these events as soon as possible. Please contact Grace Schumacher at gschumacher@usagym.org and cc: Scott Cole at scole@usagym.org with any questions.
To achieve continued growth and success, Sports ETA requires strong leadership from our dynamic members. Board members serve as representatives of Sports ETA's 650+ member organizations and help guide the future direction of the Association.
You are invited to apply for a board position and/or suggest potential candidates for consideration by the Nominating Committee.
The Nominating Committee is accepting applications for five (5) open positions on the Sports ETA Board of Directors. The open positions include:
Executive Committee – Secretary
Four (4) Directors representing the Sports ETA Destination category serving a three-year term expiring June 2027
SUBMIT NOMINATION
Please note: The nomination form is set up as a Google form. If you do not have a Google account, please do not let this discourage you from submitting an application. You can quickly create a FREE Google account HERE.
The deadline for submitting applications is January 19, 2...
Your Sports ETA Board Chair, Ray Palmer, is calling with an important and exciting message. Click below to listen! 👇
Accept Ray's call & listen to his message here.