Most destination marketing starts with the pitch: why an organizer should bring their event here. But the stronger sports tourism story often begins after that decision is made.
We may be the smallest state, but with our large number of colleges and universities, Rhode Island's collegiate athletics programs provide a vast platform for youth athletes to compete on campuses in Providence and throughout the state.
As the Senior Director of Sports Sales for the Rhode Island Sports Commission, I spend a lot of time talking about the great things Providence has to offer in terms of competition venues and hotel space.
Most destination marketing starts with the pitch: why an organizer should bring their event here. But the stronger sports tourism story often begins after that decision is made.
We may be the smallest state, but with our large number of colleges and universities, Rhode Island's collegiate athletics programs provide a vast platform for youth athletes to compete on campuses in Providence and throughout the state.
As the Senior Director of Sports Sales for the Rhode Island Sports Commission, I spend a lot of time talking about the great things Providence has to offer in terms of competition venues and hotel space.
We are pleased to announce that Amica Insurance has been awarded the naming rights to the Civic Center in downtown Providence. Formerly known as the Dunkin' Donuts Center (the Dunk), the venue has been renamed the Amica Mutual Pavilion (the AMP).
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