Faces of Sports Tourism

In sports, athletic events and tourism have formed an exciting niche that’s vital to multiple industries. “Faces of Sports Tourism” spotlights key figures driving this dynamic sector through insightful interviews, revealing their experiences, challenges, and triumphs.

This series offers event planners, rights holders, and enthusiasts an inside track on industry leadership. From organizing complex international competitions to boosting local economies through innovative tourism strategies, our interviews aim to inform, inspire, and engage.

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Faces of Sports Tourism: Suzanne Cecil

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Faces of Sports Tourism: Emily Jaenson

Keynote speaker Emily Jaenson talks about helping professionals develop the confidence to take bold steps in their careers and lives.

Faces of Sports Tourism: Dawna Callahan

All In Sport Consulting Founder and CEO Dawna Callahan talks about her dedication to advancing adapted sports.

Faces of Sports Tourism: Consuelo Sanchez

Learn about the best and brightest in the industry; featuring Mark Jeanneret, executive director at Erie Sports Commission.

Faces of Sports Tourism: Bonny Bernat

Learn about the best and brightest in the industry; featuring Mark Jeanneret, executive director at Erie Sports Commission.

Faces of Sports Tourism: Carlos Deliz

Learn about the best and brightest in the industry; featuring Mark Jeanneret, executive director at Erie Sports Commission.

Faces of Sports Tourism: Hill Carrow

Learn about the best and brightest in the industry; featuring Mark Jeanneret, executive director at Erie Sports Commission.

New Venue Forum to Launch in December

The inaugural Sports Venue Forum is slated to take place December 8–10 in Charlotte Harbor, Florida. Billed as a collaborative conference for individuals within sports tourism venue development and operations, Sports Planning Guide (SPG) spoke with William Knox,...

Faces of Sports Tourism: Ashley Whittaker

With us for this edition of Faces of Sports Tourism is Ashley Whittaker, leader of marketing for the Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) as well as the SF Network Marketing Department. Ashley is the 2024 recipient of Sports ETA’s Woman of the Year award, which recognized many of her achievements in the sports tourism industry.

Faces of Sports Tourism: Mark Jeanneret

Learn about the best and brightest in the industry; featuring Mark Jeanneret, executive director at Erie Sports Commission.

Faces of Sports Tourism: Andrew Marks

In this edition of the Faces of Sports Tourism series, where you can learn about the best and brightest in the industry, we have Andrew Marks, sales manager at the Office of Economic Development & Tourism for the City of Lynchburg.

Faces of Sports Tourism: Chloe Dybdahl

Learn about the best and brightest in the sports tourism industry with Faces of Sports Tourism. For this edition, we speak with Chloe Dybdahl, senior vice president at Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment.

SPG State Guides

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