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Game Changer: The Power of Sports Tourism in Rhode Island
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Sports tourism is big business in Rhode Island! From NCAA basketball to Rubik’s Cube competitions (yes, really!), Jonathan Walker, Senior Director of Sports Sales at the Rhode Island Sports Commission, takes us behind the scenes of how these events come to town.
We’re talking economic impact, community involvement, and the surprising sports that bring thousands of visitors (and their wallets) to the Ocean State. Plus, a sneak peek at what’s coming to Providence, including the 2025 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament!
Spoiler: Rhode Island’s “one degree of separation” makes it a prime destination for event organizers. Tune in to find out why!
PVD POV is a podcast hosted by the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau in collaboration with the College of Hospitality Management and Center for Media Production at Johnson & Wales University. Hosts are Alana Cerrone O'Hare and Nick Millard. Production is by Professor Bryan Lavin, with assistance from Graduate Students in Tourism Management. Episodes are available wherever you download your podcasts. Visit GoProvidence.com for more information on these stories and everything else Providence.
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