VisitPITTSBURGH appoints TSE Consulting

VisitPITTSBURGH has appointed TSE Consulting to provide strategic direction to its sport tourism initiatives 

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VisitPITTSBURGH has appointed TSE Consulting to provide strategic direction to its sport tourism initiatives

VisitPITTSBURGH, the official tourism promotion agency for Allegheny County (Pennsylvania) has selected TSE Consulting to assist in the development of a comprehensive strategy for identifying, attracting and hosting important sports events, conventions, and conferences.

Building upon a strong track record of major event successes, future events for "America’s Most Livable City" include the 2014 USA Gymnastics National Championships, 2nd and 3rd Rounds of the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships and the 2016 U.S. Open Golf Tournament.

TSE Consulting provides strategic advice to cities seeking to use sporting events to enhance economic development and provide social benefit. Its North American office in Indianapolis will provide leadership for the project.

Jennifer Hawkins, Director, Sports Marketing & Development, VisitPITTSBURGH said: "Pittsburgh is one of the most important sport cities in the United States, with iconic professional franchises, high-tech venues and strong institutional partnerships. We hope to continue to attract great events to our city and region and at the same time optimise their impact. We are pleased to work with TSE Consulting to formulate a long-term strategic direction that will best serve our community."

Dale Neuburger, Director, TSE Consulting – North America, said: "We are very pleased to have the opportunity to work with VisitPITTSBURGH, one of the most successful and respected convention and visitors bureaus in the country. Their approach to event bidding and hosting has focused on providing benefit to the community, and we will deliver strategic advice based upon our experience with cities worldwide. We are honored to participate in a process that has the potential to lead to so many exciting results."

For more information, please contact:

Caroline Anderson, TSE Consulting Senior Consultant

Phone: +41 21 313 23 00

Email: canderson@tseconsulting.com

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