Bryan College Station CVBSports Tourism/Venue Study

Bryan College Station CVBSports Tourism/Venue Study

Stakeholder PresentationsFebruary 9-11, 2016

NASC Membership (YE 2014)NASC Membership (YE 2015)

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20150

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368399

444477 492

531571

621670

718764

10 Year Membership Growth Year End 2015

Total Membership

Study Process• Sports tourism audit/evaluation• Stakeholder interviews• In-person venue/hotel tours• Competitive analysis• National best practices• Recommendations presentation

Study Process

Focus Areas/Goals• Analysis of resources • Identify opportunities for the future• Brand identity for sports tourism• Recommendations for a long-range plan

Focus Areas/Goals

ThemesPrimary1. Internal Organizational Structure2. External Organizational Structure3. Messaging and Marketing Platforms4. Event Solicitation/Service Concepts5. Venue Development/Enrichment/Usage

Secondary6. Created/Owned Events

Recommendations

Theme #4: Venue Development/Enrichment 

Bryan College Station Sports & Events5-Year Strategic Mission Pillars

 Bid Events

Created/Owned Events

Community Engagement

Pillar

 

  Tourism

Economic DevelopmentRights Holders + NGBs

Tourism

Economic DevelopmentLocal Promoters

Corporate

Local Media

Non-Profit Civic Groups

Audience

 

 

Event Bids Use of HOT Grants

HOT Grants/IncubatorExisting events +10%/Yr

Create one new event/Yr

“6&6” LunchesEconomic Impact Releases

Elected Official Engagement

Tactics

 

Thank you for your time!Jon Schmieder

Jon@HuddleUpGroup.comGary Alexander

Gary@HuddleUpGroup.com