Kansas City - The New Midwest

May 8-11, 2023

Kansas City has always found ways to keep moving forward because their momentum just won’t quit. There’s a irresistible, locally-inspired energy you can feel in every neighborhood and around every corner. With every new experience and person you meet, you’ll find more to love about the New Midwest.

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NEW IN 2023 - The Sports ETA Awards Program Is Back!

Each year, Sports ETA honors organizations and individuals in the sports events and tourism industry to celebrate their accomplishments and achievements. After a deep-dive of the past awards program, a small committee of Sports ETA members have revamped our program to not only streamline the submission process, but include award categories that are relevant to all association members and the programs members want and should be recognized for.

Award Categories at 2023 Symposium

Sports Commission of the Year

Population: Under 500,000

Population: 500,000 and above

Who Can Submit: Destinations

Sports Tourism Organization of the Year

Population: Under 500,000

Population: 500,000 and above

Who Can Submit: Destinations