Building the Future of Sports Tourism

Sports facilities are more than just venues — they’re catalysts for community growth, event recruitment, and destination success. In this episode, we sit down with Vince Trinidad, Sports ETA’s Facilities Programming Adjunct, to explore what truly makes a great sports facility and why understanding their design, management, and impact matters to every sports tourism professional.Vince shares how the definition of a “great facility” has evolved, the behind-the-scenes considerations that go into building and operating modern venues, and how facilities have transformed communities and economies alike. We’ll also dive into Sports ETA’s Facilities 101 education offerings, from the quick-listen Power Play to the in-depth Certificate Playbook, and get a first look at the 2026 Facilities Summit in Las Vegas, featuring tours of South Point Arena and more.Whether you’re a destination marketer, event organizer, or industry partner, this episode will help you see facilities in a whole new light — and understand why mastering the business of venues can be a game-changer for your organization.Listen in and start building your knowledge base — one facility at a time.