YMCA National Gymnastics Championships and Invitational Wins Honors
Photo courtesy of Valley Forge Tourism MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. – Sports Destination Management has announced the 2024 Sports Tourism Economic Impact Champion Awards. This year's winners include the YMCA National Gymnastics Championships and Invitational, presented by the Willow Grove YMCA in partnership with Valley Forge Sports, the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center and Villanova University. These honorees contributed more than $1.88 billion to the national economy over the past year. This past June, the YMCA National Gymnastics Championships and Invitational were held in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It is the largest indoor event ever held in the region, bringing more than 1,900 gymnasts from 81 YMCAs across the country to the region and generating an estimated $7 million in economic impact. The event is held at two different venues: Villanova University and the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. “This event is a great example of how sport can bring communities together. Through this event we are able to reach out to different parts…
Barrett-Jackson and World Food Championships Partner
Barrett-Jackson, the world's largest collector car auctionannounced that it has partnered with the World Culinary Championships to host the Southwest Chef Showdown, a competition that will feature up to 30 champion chefs, during the 2024 Scottsdale Fall Auction, hosted by Gila River Resorts & Casinos. The event will take place at WestWorld Scottsdale from October 10-13. Barrett-Jackson Southwest Chef Showdown competitors include home cooks and professional chefs who will compete in a series of kitchen arena challenges during the four-day auction. The winner of each competition will receive a golden ticket to the 12th annual World Culinary Championships in Indianapolis from November 8-12 and have the chance to win a portion of the $450,000 prize pool. “We are always looking for opportunities to incorporate new ideas to elevate our guests’ experience at Barrett-Jackson,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson Restaurants. “That’s why we are excited to partner with the World Food Championships and host the Southwest Chef Showdown…
2023 Ventura National Championships | Classic Car Restoration Club
Last month, the Ventura National Auto Show was held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds over Labor Day weekend. Since 2003, it has been one of the largest and most exciting car shows on the West Coast, encompassing all aspects of car culture, including hot rods, custom paint jobs, restorations, live music and vendors. The Ventura National covers more than 62 acres and is packed with classic cars and vintage trucks, while local restoration shops and vendors display their latest creations and apparel beneath the palm-lined main street of the fairgrounds. The highlight of the Nationals is always the diversity of cars and trucks on display. Whether you prefer a professional restoration to period perfection, a DIY restoration at home, or any level of customization in between, the Ventura Nationals has something for you, and the builders will be parked somewhere nearby, excitedly talking about their build process. One interesting trend we noticed this year was the increased use of factory…
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