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  Category: Delaware Tourism Office


Delaware’s Sports Tourism Industry Contributed Significant Economic Impact in 2023, According to Recent Study

Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Date Posted: Friday, November 15, 2024

Sports tourism generated significant economic impacts in Delaware in 2023 with visitor spending and tournament operations accounting for nearly $258 million, the Delaware Tourism Office announced Friday at an event at the Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington.



Delaware Tourism Office Launches the Tournaments, Events, and Athletic Meets Sponsorship (TEAMS) Program

Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Date Posted: Monday, August 5, 2024

Today the Delaware Tourism Office (DTO) announced a new grant program, the Tournaments, Events, and Athletic Meets Sponsorship (TEAMS) Program, designed to expand the office’s resources in recruiting sporting events to Delaware. The program aims to attract new regional, national, and international sporting events at amateur, collegiate, and professional levels while ensuring that current sports events maintain their place and continue to grow for years to come in Delaware.



Delaware Tourism Office to Reopen the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund

Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2024

On Aug. 1, the Delaware Tourism Office will reopen the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund for applications. Established through the FY24 Bond and Capital Improvements Act, the fund provides financial support to new or existing sports facilities that hold events throughout the year to attract out-of-state visitors and contribute to the state and local economy.



Delaware Tourism Office Announces Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund Awardees

Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Date Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2024

Today the Delaware Tourism Office announced awards to four Delaware sports facilities through the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund. Established through the Fiscal Year 2024 Bond and Capital Improvements Act, the fund provides financial support to new or existing sports facilities that hold events throughout the year to attract out-of-state visitors and contribute to the state and local economy.



Delaware Day Adventure Begins December 7

Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Thursday, December 7, 2023

Delaware’s rich history will be celebrated with fun, adventure, and prizes this year in a contest that challenges visitors to explore an exciting statewide lineup of historic sites in December. This year’s Delaware Day Adventure contest is inspired by the state’s crucial role in the nation’s founding, celebrated each Dec. 7. Visitors who explore the five museums managed by the State of Delaware between Dec. 7 and Dec. 30 and submit photos of their visits will get a chance to win a prize.






  Category: Delaware Tourism Office

Delaware’s Sports Tourism Industry Contributed Significant Economic Impact in 2023, According to Recent Study

Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Date Posted: Friday, November 15, 2024

Sports tourism generated significant economic impacts in Delaware in 2023 with visitor spending and tournament operations accounting for nearly $258 million, the Delaware Tourism Office announced Friday at an event at the Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington.



Delaware Tourism Office Launches the Tournaments, Events, and Athletic Meets Sponsorship (TEAMS) Program

Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Date Posted: Monday, August 5, 2024

Today the Delaware Tourism Office (DTO) announced a new grant program, the Tournaments, Events, and Athletic Meets Sponsorship (TEAMS) Program, designed to expand the office’s resources in recruiting sporting events to Delaware. The program aims to attract new regional, national, and international sporting events at amateur, collegiate, and professional levels while ensuring that current sports events maintain their place and continue to grow for years to come in Delaware.



Delaware Tourism Office to Reopen the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund

Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2024

On Aug. 1, the Delaware Tourism Office will reopen the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund for applications. Established through the FY24 Bond and Capital Improvements Act, the fund provides financial support to new or existing sports facilities that hold events throughout the year to attract out-of-state visitors and contribute to the state and local economy.



Delaware Tourism Office Announces Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund Awardees

Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Date Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2024

Today the Delaware Tourism Office announced awards to four Delaware sports facilities through the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund. Established through the Fiscal Year 2024 Bond and Capital Improvements Act, the fund provides financial support to new or existing sports facilities that hold events throughout the year to attract out-of-state visitors and contribute to the state and local economy.



Delaware Day Adventure Begins December 7

Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Thursday, December 7, 2023

Delaware’s rich history will be celebrated with fun, adventure, and prizes this year in a contest that challenges visitors to explore an exciting statewide lineup of historic sites in December. This year’s Delaware Day Adventure contest is inspired by the state’s crucial role in the nation’s founding, celebrated each Dec. 7. Visitors who explore the five museums managed by the State of Delaware between Dec. 7 and Dec. 30 and submit photos of their visits will get a chance to win a prize.