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Destinations International and Temple University Want to Give You a Scholarship

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Destinations International (DI) and Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) have partnered to help DI members further their educations and careers. Other scholarships—such as the Pathway to STHM Scholarship, awarded to those pursuing a degree in sport, tourism or hospitality fields—are also available.

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New and Renovated: Discover a Meetings Mecca

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Circa’s eclectic dining scene consists of five restaurants, including a 24/7 deli from Detroit restaurateur Paul Saginaw, Saginaw’s Delicatessen; to a 17,000-square-foot steakhouse, Barry’s Downtown Prime; and a classic sports bar concept overlooking the world’s largest sportsbook, Victory Burger & Wings Co.

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Kentucky Derby: A Masterclass in Managing Big Traditions from its 150th Year

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million tuned in for the “most exciting two minutes in sports” at watch parties all over the world, many with mint julep at hand. It is the longest continually held major sporting event in North America and many of its traditions are sacred to fans; but that doesn’t mean the program forgoes new experiences.

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2024 KTIA Annual Conference Recap

Advanced Travel and Tourism

The tag line, “Find What Moves You” will be a prominent part of the campaign moving forward. Some key educational takeaways for the Advance Travel and Tourism team were around influencer marketing, podcasts, sports event marketing, and agritourism: Vetting for influencer marketing is a critical and often overlooked component.

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Salt Lake City and More

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For the past year, Helman has been leading the organization as its interim director while also serving as sports marketing representative. With over 20 years in sports tourism and management, Helman helped to launch the sports division of VBCVB in 1999.

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Celebrating Herstory is a Win for Everyone!

Motivation Excellence

Sports Stars Moving over to recent sports feats, Caitlin Clark has broken some long-held records by women and men in NCAA sports, fittingly during Women’s History Month. Staying in the sports realm, Katie Ledecky now has more individual world swimming titles than Michael Phelps, who was the world record holder.

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New and Renovated: Innovative Spaces for Immersive Experiences

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Visionary Spaces Stadium Club at Caribe Royal Orlando Resort Caribe Royal Orlando Resort debuts Stadium Club , a high-tech, immersive experiential sports-themed venue. Stadium Club emulates the vibrant energy of a nightclub with the comfortable atmosphere one would find in a local sports bar. The two-floor venue spans 9,000 sq.

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