Sports Events & Tourism Association

Do you feel that chill? 👻 It’s the STS Spirits, whispering: “Earn your designation… if you dare…” Flexible online courses, certificates, and STS credits await—no tricks, just treats. 🍬 You STS Journey begins here: learn.sportseta.org

🏆 The Sports ETA Member Awards: our industry’s highest honor. Four winners were recognized today! 👏 Congrats to our 2025 Member Awards winners: • @destinationdc & @TheEventsDC • @VisitWichita • @dallas_sports • @SportsinSpokane Thanks to sponsor @TeamTravelSrc!

If you're headed to TEAMS '25, plan to take advantage of this special opportunity provided by @Sports_ETA and work toward your STS designation in the process. Non-members of Sports ETA can also register, but registration is required. For more, visit learn.sportseta.org/sts-at-teams-2…

A Hall of Famer. A legend. And now—our keynote speaker. ⚾ Cal Ripken Jr. closes out 4S with The Future of Youth Sports! 🎟️ Spots filling fast >> bit.ly/4dLMFpC 🏨 Hotel cutoff is TODAY >> bit.ly/4SHotel2025 Shoutout to our hosts @VisitAnnapolis @MDSports!

🚨BIG 4S Summit news drops tomorrow... Any guesses on what it could be? Limited spots are filling fast—secure yours now 🔗 bit.ly/4dLMFpC Shoutout to hosts @visitannapolis and @marylandsports for helping bring the 4S Summit to life — this one’s going to be a grand slam.

📣 Today marks the start of a new board term, and we’re proud to welcome these members into their new roles! Please join us in welcoming them and thanking them for their dedication to the industry and our association! 👏 Read the full release: bit.ly/4lbVjAG

📌 Today marks the beginning of terms for our new executive committee members! Help us to congratulate and welcome them as they step into their new roles! 👏 Read the full release: bit.ly/4lbVjAG

New White Paper Release: Playbook for Partnering with Housing Companies to Drive Event Success. Don't miss out on these invaluable insights, download the white paper now: bit.ly/42truDC Thanks to our sponsor on this white paper, @playbook365

NEW White Paper Release! Unlocking the Power of Branded Promotional Products & Digital Solutions in Sports Tourism. Read more here: bit.ly/4i0yH4D Thanks to our sponsor on this white paper, @teamip

NEW White Paper Release! It Takes a Village: Your Playbook for Success with Youth Sports Event Housing. Get insider tips for youth sports event rights holders and organizers. Read more here: bit.ly/41EP5SD Thanks to our sponsor on this white paper, @Playbook365!

Check out the newest edition of the Sports ETA Facility Showcase! Spotlight is on sunny Central Florida’s Lake Myrtle Sports Park in Auburndale, FL. Read to learn how they became a premier sports destination & how @VisitCentralFL helped make it happen. ➡️ bit.ly/436F3e1

Big congratulations to Mike Guswiler, President of the West Michigan Sports Commission, for being named the 2025 Executive of the Year at our Chief Executive Summit earlier today! 🏆

Discover how to apply sustainability principles to your events with our Sports Sustainability 101 course, sponsored by @VisitRichmond. Stay ahead in your sustainability efforts, and sign up today! 🌿🌍 ➡️ ow.ly/QKh250TGShF

NEW White Paper Release! Building Strong Partnerships Between Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) and Parks & Recreation Departments. Download your FREE copy today! ow.ly/ti5Y50UQAGM Thanks to our sponsor on this white paper, @visitsaltlake!

🚨 NEW White Paper Release! 🚨 Sustainability 101 for Sports Tourism: Enhancing Destination Value Through Responsible Event Management. Download your FREE copy today: #sustainability101" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">research.sportseta.org/whitepapers/#s… Thanks to our partner on this white paper, Rico Solutions!

New year, new you! Lead the charge for greener, more responsible sports tourism with our Sports Sustainability 101 course, sponsored by @VisitRichmond. Stay ahead in your sustainability efforts, and sign up today! 🌿🌍 ➡️ ow.ly/QKh250TGShF

ICYMI: We launched our Sports Sustainability 101 course, sponsored by @VisitRichmond, a few weeks ago. Master the key concepts of sports sustainability and sign up today! ➡️ ow.ly/QKh250TGShF

You Can’t Beat The Beach - With top-tier facilities and 60 miles of beaches, a sporting event here is an easy win. @MyMyrtleBeach bit.ly/3BhNtnl

🚨 New White Paper Alert! 🚨 Wellness and Sports Tourism: Enhancing Community Engagement with Economic Growth is here! Download your FREE copy today ➡️ issuu.com/sportscommissi… Thanks to our sponsors, WISe Wellness Guild.

We're thrilled to announce that we have welcomed an incredible 116 new members this year – our highest number of new members in our 32-year history! 🥳 And the year isn't over yet! Here's to making 2024 our best year yet – let’s keep the momentum going! 🚀