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🏆 This year, we saw incredible activity on Playeasy & a few stood out as the top trending profiles of 2024: 🏙️ Top 5 Destinations: 1. Snohomish County Sports Commission 2. Visit Boise 3. Visit Baton Rouge 4. Visit Chicago Southland 5. Visit York County 🎯 Top 5 RFPs: 1. World Breaking Classic USA Qualifier 2025+ 2. 2024/2025 USA Boxing, Inc. Championships 3. World Axe and Knife Throwing Championship (World Axe Throwing League & World Knife Throwing League) 4. The American Jump Rope Federation Jump Rope National Championship 5. FUJI BJJ 2025+ 📆 Top 5 Events: 1. 2024 Marucci World Series 📍Visit Baton Rouge 2. Collegiate Showcase 📍Explore Seattle Southside 3. Cal Ripken Baseball Major/70 World Series 📍Explore Branson 4. 2024 USA Softball 14U – 18U Class B Western Nationals 📍Snohomish County Sports Commission 5. 2024 USA Swimming Western Zone Age Group Championships 📍Visit Boise 🏟️ Top 5 Venues: 1. Highlands Sports Complex 2. Wintrust Sports Complex at Bedford Park 3. LSU Alex Box Stadium 4. Alachua County Sports and Events Center 5. Phil Johnson Ballfields 🤝 Top 5 Event Organizers: 1. WEEKEND HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS 2. Nuway Combat 3. Elite Tournaments 4. Aloha Region Volleyball 5. Major League Table Tennis A huge shoutout to all our partners for their achievements this year. Let’s make 2025 even bigger! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eP6ax3Az #trending #sportstourism #playeasy #2024trending #profiles

🎉 As 2024 wraps up, we’re celebrating a year of growth, innovation & impact across the sports tourism industry. Together, we’ve achieved: 📈 43,000 sports event leads for over 300 cities 💼 1,200 events up for bid with a projected $360M in economic impact 🏨 13,000 facilities, 12,000 hotels, and 20,000 local businesses added by destinations 🌐 Over 1M platform visits Thank you to our partners for being part of these incredible milestones. Here’s to achieving even more in 2025! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eP6ax3Az #playeasy #sportstourism #yearend #bythenumbers

🤝 “The team, the team, the team” resonates in Ann Arbor – from Michigan Stadium to the entire community. So when the Ann Arbor Sports Commission rolled out a new logo and brand identity – it was quite fitting to see the importance of the team front and center. Join the Ann Arbor Sports Commission team in celebrating this new chapter and discover more about their initiatives here: https://lnkd.in/eXj6zxZb Destination Ann Arbor Zachary Buck Meaghan Hughes, CTA #sportstourism #annarbor #destinationannarbor #playeasy #michigansports

🎙️ What a season it's been! The first season of The Playeasy Warmup Podcast was filled with inspiring stories, expert insights, and game-changing ideas shaping the future of sports tourism. 🌟 From uniting communities through sports to strategies behind impactful events, every episode brought something unique. Now, in our Season One Recap, we’re sharing the highlights that made us think, taught us, and inspired us. 🙌 🎧 Take a listen to the recap episode and catch up on any episodes you missed — you won’t want to miss these incredible moments! YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gNrWBGHP Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gvSdnbmW Apple: https://lnkd.in/guVP7G56 Catch up on all of Season 1 here: https://lnkd.in/g8axk9RB #playeasy #sportstourism #theplayeasywarmup #podcast Kerri Shields Ryan Quigley Brenna Collins Sarah Capuzzi

Esports are thriving, and Greater Lansing is ready to host your next tournament. 🎮 With premier venues and partners like Michigan State University and a proven track record of events like the Pantheon and the Michigan High School Esports League Championships, the region has what it takes to make your event a success. The Lansing Sports Commission is here to help you plan every detail, from venues to local partnerships. Ready to take your event to the next level? Connect with the Lansing Sports Commission today and learn why Lansing is a game-changing destination for esports. https://lnkd.in/d5tHgp75 Meghan Ziehmer, STS, CTA Adrienne Cooley, CTA Kendall Nicole Boelman Tom Kinder #playeasy #sportstourism #lansing Choose Lansing #esports #chooselansing

From small local tournaments with 20 throwers to the epic World Axe and Knife Throwing Championships with over 450 competitors and a thousand attendees, there's something for everyone in this growing sport. 🌟 Ever thought about hosting an event? Some tournaments happen in local venues, while larger championships take over spaces like hockey rinks, complete with ESPN coverage! 👉 Hear from Sarah Sed, Commissioner of WATL, and Evan Walters, Commissioner of WKTL, as they share what it takes to compete or host. #playeasy #theplayeasywarmup #podcast #knifethrowing #axethrowing World Knife Throwing League World Axe Throwing League

🏆 📈 2024 was a standout year for sports in Baton Rouge, with 92 events, over 203K attendees, and an estimated $32.2M economic impact. National events like the 2024 Marucci World Series solidified the city’s spot as a top-tier sporting destination. With even more exciting athletic events on the horizon for 2025, Baton Rouge continues to shine as a leader in competitive sports. 💪 Dive into it all here! https://lnkd.in/ev84dySM #playeasy #sportstourism #visitbatonrouge #batonrouge Visit Baton Rouge Jason Suitt Tamaria Williams

🏆 Rochester, NY, is where champions compete! 🏒⚽ From NHL-sized rinks at Tim Hortons Iceplex to massive outdoor fields at Rochester Regional Health Total Sports Experience, our city is built for tournaments of all sizes. 🏋️♂️ Plus, the Golisano Training Center is perfect for track, courts, and turf sports. 📍 Easy access, top-notch facilities, and endless dining & entertainment options—Rochester has it all. Ready to host your next event? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eiGhd7tt Visit Rochester Libby Craig Rich Mackey Wendy O’Duffy #playeasy #sportstourism #visitrochester #rochesterny

🎯 In 2017, the World Axe Throwing League (WATL) was born from a vision to bring people together. Founder Mario Zelaya saw the need for organized leagues to foster connection, support, and growth among throwers worldwide. By 2020, the World Knife Throwing League (WKTL) joined the movement, creating a unified space for two dynamic sports. Hear from Commissioner Sarah Sed & Evan Walters on how these leagues are transforming communities one throw at a time. 💪 Kerri Shields #theplayeasywarmup #axethrowing #knifethrowing #podcast #precisionsports

⛳ With 80+ golf courses & a reputation as a premier destination for pros & amateurs alike, The Beach is a golfer’s paradise. From hosting the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic – a PGA TOUR event – to being home to iconic courses like Caledonia Golf & Fish Club & Pine Lakes Country Club, Myrtle Beach offers unforgettable experiences for every type of golf trip. Whether you’re planning a youth golf event, a charity tournament, or an exclusive VIP getaway, there’s no better place to play, stay, & soak in 60 miles of sunny coastline. 🏌 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ecAhQmXG. #playeasy #sportstourism #myrtlebeach Jonathan Paris, STS Visit Myrtle Beach