NAPLES, Fla., March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Minto US
OPEN Pickleball Championships Powered by Margaritaville, a
world-class, international competition, return to East Naples
Community Park in Naples, Florida,
has been named a Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by
Sports Destination Management Magazine.
Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the
largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament
directors in the sports tourism market, honors top-earning sports
events each year. Tournaments create an economic 'win' for the
cities hosting them by increasing business in hotels, shops,
restaurants and attractions, by generating sales of products
relating to the tournament, and by growing awareness of communities
as sports and vacation destinations.
The 2018 Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships Powered by
Margaritaville had a total economic impact of $4,500,000, creating an economic boon for Collier
County. It additionally generated 9,429 room nights, making it one
of the year's top earners, and brought in approximately 11,000
spectators and 2200 participants.
The event, sponsored by the Minto Communities, additionally
brings in visitors who are interested in relocating to the
Naples, Florida, area. The company
offers new homes on the Isles of Collier, many of which are
adjacent to the East Naples Community Park. Minto Homes also has eight private pickleball
courts for residents' use. They also have created the #1 over 55
community with Latitude Margaritaville properties in Daytona Beach, Hilton
Head, and more to be announced.
All winners of awards were recognized in a special feature in
Sports Destination Management. The entire article with full details
on the winners listed below can also be found online along with a
special feature on economic impact.
Read Now: Article on Winners
Read Now: Article on Economic Impact and Trends in Sports
Tourism
The Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships have been exceeding
organizers' expectations ever since the inaugural event. The event
has continued to surpass its own records each year, and this year,
will see more than 2,200 athletes coming from 48 states and 16
countries.
This year's event sold out in all registration categories in
only three hours, something no other racquet or paddle sport – and
few other sports of any kind – can claim.
"We are really honored to have been recognized as one of the
2018 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism," stated
Terri Graham, the event's founder.
"Each year, the tournament has grown, drawing an increasingly
competitive field. We are also pleased at the way our expo has been
growing each year."
The upcoming event, to be held April
27-May 4, 2019, has already sold out and is on track to be
another economic success, says Graham.
Background Information:
Minto US OPEN PickleballChampionships: The Minto US OPEN Pickleball
Championships is organized by Spirit Promotions, LLC, a company
formed by Terri Graham, president,
and Chris Evon, executive director,
in 2015.
Information on the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships is
available on the event's website, usopenpickleball.com, where
visitors can also sign up for e-mail updates about the tournament.
For sponsor or other information, e-mail Terri Graham at
terri(at)usopenpickleball.com.
SOURCE Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships