Partnership with Sports ETA
Destinations International is excited to partner with Sports ETA to elevate sports events and tourism education and advocacy. Sports ETA is the exclusive partner for sports tourism-related education content for Destinations International and we are excited to share more information about their programs and events:
Sports Tourism Learning Institute
Access a variety of short, free, topical education sessions, or dive deeper into an array of industry topics that are on-demand and self-paced!
- Certificate Playbook Courses
- Beyond Economic Impact: How to Leverage Sports Events & Tourism to Build Community Value
- The Sports Tourism Fundamentals Series
- Media Ready Series
- Sustainability 101
Use the discount code DI2025 to register for courses at the SportsETA member rate. Contact [email protected] for inquiries or to register for in-person courses.
2025 Sports ETA Events
2025 Symposium – April 14-17 in Tulsa, OK
Over 1,000 sports events and tourism professionals and industry partners gather to exchange time, resources, strategies, solutions, and more. The Symposium features dozens of authentic education sessions, countless networking opportunities, and business development appointments in the Sports Marketplace, all to help our members produce measurable ROI for their organization, elevate their sports events, and improve the quality of life in their destinations.
2025 4S & Rights Holder Summit – September 23-25 in Annapolis, MD
The 4S Summit is a premier two-day event focused on the key pillars of success in sports events and tourism: strategies, services, sales, and sponsorships. Attendees will gain actionable insights through a dynamic lineup of keynote presentations, interactive workshops, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
This event is a must-attend for professionals looking to stay ahead of industry trends, master best practices, and build valuable connections with peers from across the country. Whether you're seeking to grow your business, enhance your skills, or expand your network, the 4S Summit is the ultimate destination for elevating success in the sports events and tourism industry.
2026 Chief Executive Summit – January 26-28 in Columbus, OH
The Chief Executive Summit equips sports events & tourism executive leaders with the tools necessary to advance your organization's mission. CEOs of sports destinations, industry partners, and sports events are invited to learn from industry experts addressing high-level topics, including office culture, operations and leadership, crisis management, achieving goals, and more.
2026 Women’s Summit – April 1-3 in Phoenix, AZ
Developed by top women leaders in the sports events & tourism industry, the annual Women's Summit will inspire you to achieve your career goals. Attendees will learn how to strengthen their community relationships, advocate for themselves, and polish their leadership skills. You will gain access to tools and resources that will help you improve your personal brand and add value to your organization.