About Membership
Our members include organizations that attract sporting events to their community, (i.e. sports commissions, destination marketing organizations (DMOs), parks and recreation, etc.) event owners, and vendors to the sports events and tourism industry. Sports ETA is the primary network for communication and information sharing on all topics relating to the sports events and tourism industry.
It is our goal to EARN your respect and membership every day through our 4 pillars of excellence:
Education- Gain knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
Advocacy- Representation on national issues and initiatives related to the sports events and tourism industry.
Resources- Access industry-leading information, analysis and trends you need to know to better conduct your business.
Networking- Reach a network of more than 2,500 sports events and tourism professionals.
Please note: all of our memberships are organization-based; therefore all employees of the organization become members under their organization's annual membership.
We invite you to join this network and add your organization to our prestigious list of members.
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What Our Members are Saying...
"My experience with the Sports ETA community has been exceptional. From insightful educational sessions and engaging community meetings to some of the best networking opportunities of my career, Sports ETA truly has it all. The welcoming and knowledgeable professionals I’ve met and continue to meet at each event is something I look forward to every year.”
-Katie Cleveland, Associate Director of Events, USA Taekwondo
“Sports ETA has always been my ‘go-to’ when it comes to networking in the sports events and tourism industry. Consistent, reliable, and always evolving & adapting to the ever-changing sports tourism space. The Symposium is a staple on my calendar every year.”
- Mike Craigen, Team Travel Source
"Our experiences with Sports ETA and the collaboration with their staff and the association’s members has been invaluable, providing our entire team with essential educational opportunities and networking that directly enhances our ability to promote Auburn-Opelika as a premier sports tourism destination. Through their annual events and continual growth of resources, we've been able to elevate our community's profile, attracting more visitors and delivering meaningful experiences and economic impacts. From our veteran staff members to our rookies, Sports ETA provides valuable resources to all facets of our team and community."
- Anthony Terling, STS, CHSP, Auburn-Opelika Tourism
“As a young professional entering the sports events and tourism industry, I have received great value from being a member of Sports ETA. The membership has provided me with ample opportunities to network with industry veterans and has provided me with valuable education. Being a member has also given me the opportunity to develop relationships with rights holders and national governing bodies who are bringing events to my destination with substantial economic impact. I highly recommend becoming a Sports ETA member as members take a ‘team’ approach towards growing the sports events and tourism industry.”
- James Adler, STS, SDLT, Buffalo Sports Commission
"My first Sports ETA Symposium was incredible. I dove in headfirst and found it to be an open minded, non-competitive, and friendly environment. I set out to meet rights holders for youth baseball, softball, and volleyball events. I was able to check all those boxes and so many more. By the end of day one, I knew I was going to register for the next one and I have spent the last 6 months telling everyone in my industry what an incredible and valuable event it is, YOU SHOULD GO!!!"
- John Meeker - Business & Partnership Development - SOCCER.COM