Connect Sports

10/17/2024

See Why Tucson Has the Winning Formula

With more than 300 days of sunshine, pro-level venues like the Kino Sports Complex, plus all the destination amenities you're looking for, Tucson has everything you need to take your tournament or event to the next level.
https://www.visittucson.org/sports/?utm_source=connect_sports&utm_medium=social_posts&utm_campaign=winning_formula

09/04/2024

Where rich heritage, breathtaking views, and state-of-the-art facilities meet, the Winchester Area is the perfect destination for your next sporting event. Whether a youth league tournament or any other amateur athletic competition, our team is here to connect you with the resources and services you’ll need. Check us out today!

Discover the perfect destination for your next sporting event. Winchester, VA is the new player in Shenandoah Valley Sports.

08/07/2024

You’re Welcome in Tournament Town - Greensboro, NC - where sports legends are born! Be part of the action at the iconic Greensboro Coliseum. Make a splash in the Greensboro Aquatic Center. Feel the adrenaline on our sports fields & courts.

https://www.visitgreensboronc.com/meetings-conventions-sports/tournament-town.aspx

Visit Greensboro

07/23/2024

Call it a Win-Win for Your Next Event in San Jose!

In San Jose, CA, competition is fierce, and innovation is bold. Host your next event where 300+ days of sunshine meet cutting-edge venues and seamless logistics. With over 520,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, downtown hotels, and world-class amenities, your event will be a slam dunk. Experience the perfect blend of work and play in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Visit San Jose

We're excited to host you in the heart of Silicon Valley! When you meet in San Jose you'll find new and historic hotels, our state of the art convention center and a vibrant, diverse and walkable downtown that's full of dining and entertainment options where safety is a priority.

05/09/2024

Tempe, Arizona is the ultimate destination for your next sporting event! 🎉👟 Between perfect outdoor conditions, incredible facilities, scenic desert surroundings, and plenty of entertainment options, your sports event will be just one part of an unforgettable trip. To get more information about booking your event in Tempe, reach out to the Tempe Tourism team by visiting https://www.tempetourism.com/plan-an-event/sports-planners/.

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Tempe, AZ hosts sporting events throughout the year that appeal to fans of all ages. Tempe Tourism can help you plan your sporting events today!

04/24/2024

Come for the legendary plays. Stay for the epic moments.

https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/plan-sports-events

Visit Wilmington, NC and Beaches

Plan a sports event in the Wilmington area.

02/13/2024

Tempe, Arizona, is the ultimate destination for your next sporting event! 🎉👟 Between perfect outdoor conditions, incredible facilities, scenic desert surroundings, and plenty of entertainment options, your sports event will be just one part of an unforgettable trip. To get more information about booking your event in Tempe, reach out to the Tempe Tourism team by visiting https://www.tempetourism.com/plan-an-event/sports-planners/.

📷: @ mmoss4running (IG)

Tempe, AZ hosts sporting events throughout the year that appeal to fans of all ages. Tempe Tourism can help you plan your sporting events today!

02/12/2024

Thought last night's halftime show broke the internet? Wait until you see what we have in store... 🎤 😉



Grammy Award-winning rapper, producer, and last night's best cameo, Lil Jon, will take the stage at Connect Marketplace 2024 for an unforgettable closing party! 🔥 This will be an experience like no other as Lil Jon brings his unmistakable voice, powerhouse energy, irresistible beats, and larger-than-life personality to the stage.To take your experience to the next level, we're giving all planners and suppliers the chance to win a coveted meet-and-greet and photo-op with Lil Jon himself! 📸

Register for both Connect Spring Marketplace and Connect Marketplace to be entered to win. We will be selecting all giveaway winners via a random draw live at Connect Spring Marketplace! *You must be present at Connect Spring Marketplace at the time of the drawing to win.

Register for Connect Spring Marketplace 👇 https://www.connectmeetings.com/events/connect-spring-marketplace-2024

Register for Connect Marketplace 👇

https://www.connectmeetings.com/events/connect-marketplace-2024

02/07/2024

PA Sports Marks Milestone Promoting Keystone State

PA Sports celebrates its 20th anniversary of the statewide effort to draw sports tourism to Pennsylvania.

01/31/2024

Drumroll, please... 🥁

We are beyond thrilled to officially announce the return of Taylor Snow to the BizBash Sports and Connect Sports team! In her exciting role as Director of Sports Buyer Experience, Taylor will not only be instrumental in managing and nurturing our Sports Buyer relationships, but also spearheading recruitment initiatives and implementing cross-departmental strategies that will further elevate our industry-leading events 👏

Congratulations, Taylor! 🎉

01/25/2024

Don’t be surprised to hear “Hail to the Chief” instead of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” at the new College Baseball Hall of Fame to be built in Overland Park, KS.

https://www.connectsports.com/features/play-ball-overland-park-ks-to-welcome-new-college-baseball-hall-of-fame

Visit Overland Park National College Baseball Hall of Fame

Patrick Mahomes steps up to the plate for Overland Park to score the College Baseball Hall of Fame.

01/18/2024

With its campaign, Visit Hattiesburg is playing hardball to drive .

https://www.connectsports.com/features/hattiesburg-ms-plays-hardball-to-drive-sports-tourism

University of Southern Mississippi Visit Mississippi

"Baseburg" World Series campaign highlights Hattiesburg's love for the game.

01/09/2024

Sports Management 101 in Today’s Competitive Environment -- featuring an interesting Q&A with KemperSports Venues VP Steve Goris about the company's new concentration on .

https://www.connectsports.com/features/sports-management-101-in-todays-competitive-environment

As KemperSports moves into youth and travel competitions, its senior VP discusses the growth opportunities and challenges facing planners and suppliers.

11/14/2023

We've shared individual announcements about speakers for the Women in Sports Forum in Washington, D.C. this month, but we remain in awe of this collective group who will add so much to the event. We can't wait to see you soon!

Destination DC

11/10/2023

Today is a happier than usual Friday because we can announce that Saria Parker, founder of sportsimist, has joined our incredible lineup of speakers at the Forum in Washington, D.C. We hope to see you Nov. 7-29 for this can't-miss event!

11/08/2023

You're not crazy if you keep seeing 💫 sign up for the Connect Women in Sports Forum. Our newest addition to the All-Star speaking lineup is Christina Garnett, EMBA, the principal marketing manager at HubSpot. This event will feature incredible education from the likes of Garnett and more, as well as powerful networking and experiences. See you in DC, Nov. 27-29!