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IITA Summit sports and tourism panel poster with three speakers, stadium photo, and sponsor logos

IITA 2026 Summit

IITA Summit Sports & Tourism Panel

Moderator

Event Date: Feb 8 - Feb 11

Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Brand USA Travel Week South America

Travel Agent Training Session

Speaker

Event Date: March 15 - 19

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Sports & Events Europe 2026

Event Date: Mar 22 - 25

Location: Seville, Spain

Connect Spring Marketplace

Event Date: April 14 - 16

Location: Louisville, Kentucky

GTSE Louisville event poster with city skyline, April 14–16, 2026, and Luisa Mendoza portrait
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MMGY Global’s Mojo Summit Americas 2026

Sports Tourism Panel Session

Panelist

Event Date: Apr 27 - 29

Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Finale Marketplace and Evening Event

Event Date: Apr 29 - May 1

Location: Seattle, Washington

The Academy of Medical Technology

Speaker

Event Date: May 14

Location: The Academy of Medical Technology, New York

US Travel's IPW 2026

Official Sports & Tourism Ambassador

Event Date: May 17 - 21

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Women Leading Travel 2026 conference poster with Luisa Mendoza portrait and event details

2026 Women Leading Travel Forum

Top Women in Travel Awarding Day

Honoree

Event Date: June 8 - 10

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Destinations International Annual Convention

Session: Global Outlook: Demand, Barriers and Opportunities in Long-Haul Travel

Panelist

Event Date: July 21-23

Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR

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The Academy of Medical Technology

Graduation Speaker

Event Date: June 26

Location: The Academy of Medical Technology, New York

2026 SYTA conference poster: β€œUnlocking the Global Sports Travel Opportunity” in Pittsburgh, PA with skyline and speakers list

Student Youth and Travel Association Conference

Session: Sports Travel: The Next Growth Engine for Youth Travel

Panelist

Event Date: Aug 21 - 24

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Connect Marketplace

Event Date: Aug 24 - 26

Location: Tampa Convention Center, Tampa Bay, FL

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Luxury Summit event flyer featuring Luisa Mendoza, with date, location, and session title on a dark background

The TravMedia IMM LUX Summit

Session: The Affluent Shift: Luxury Travel Trends Driving Market Change

Panelist

Event Date: Sept 9 - 10

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

2026 CALENDAR OF MAJOR GLOBAL SPORTING EVENTS

🏈 NFL - National Football League

πŸ€ NBA - National Basketball Association

⚾ MLB - Major League Baseball

πŸ’ NHL - National Hockey League

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πŸ€ WNBA - Women's National Basketball Association

🏈 MLR - Major League Rugby

⚽ MLS - Major League Soccer

international

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⚽ UEL - UEFA Europa League

⚽ USC - UEFA Super Cup

⚽ UCL - UEFA Champions League

⚽ UECL - UEFA Europa Conference League

⚽ UNL - UEFA Nations League

⚽ EURO - UEFA European Championship

APRIL

USA

MAJOR EVENTS

• NBA Playoffs

• NHL Playoffs

• The Masters Golf (Augusta, GA)

USA LEAGUES IN ACTION

NHL πŸ’  MLB ⚾  NBA πŸ€  MLS ⚽  MLR πŸ‰

INTERNATIONAL

MAJOR EVENTS

• Formula 1 (Suzuka, Japan)

• Formula 1 (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)

• 2026 Copa Conmebol Libertadores (Location to be confirmed)

INTERNATIONAL LEAGUES IN ACTION

UEL ⚽  UCL ⚽  La Liga ⚽  Premier League ⚽  Bundesliga ⚽  Serie A ⚽  Copa del Rey ⚽

MAY

USA

MAJOR EVENTS

• NBA Playoffs

• NHL Playoffs

• Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis, IN)

• PGA Championship (Newtown Square, PA)

• Kentucky Derby (Louisville, KY)

• NASCAR All-Star Race (North Wilkesboro, NC)

• Formula 1 (Miami, FL)

• The Preakness Stakes (Baltimore, MD)

USA LEAGUES IN ACTION

NHL πŸ’  MLB ⚾  NBA πŸ€  MLS ⚽  WNBA πŸ€  MLR πŸ‰

INTERNATIONAL

MAJOR EVENTS

• UEFA Champions League Final (Budapest, Hungary)

• Roland Garros (Paris, France)

• F.A. Cup Final (London, UK)

• French Open - Tennis (Paris, France)

INTERNATIONAL LEAGUES IN ACTION

UEL ⚽  UCL ⚽  La Liga ⚽  Premier League ⚽  Bundesliga ⚽  Serie A ⚽  Copa del Rey ⚽

JUNE

USA

MAJOR EVENTS

• NBA Finals

• NHL Finals / Stanley Cup

• MLR Championship - Quest for the Shield (Belmont, NY)

USA LEAGUES IN ACTION

NHL πŸ’  MLB ⚾  MLS ⚽  WNBA πŸ€  MLR πŸ‰

INTERNATIONAL

MAJOR EVENTS

• FIFA World Cup 2026 (USA, Mexico, Canada)

• Formula 1 (Monaco, Italy)

• MotoGP (Spain, Netherlands, Italy)

• Roland Garros (Paris, France)

• Wimbledon (London, UK)

• French Open (Paris, France)

INTERNATIONAL LEAGUES IN ACTION

2026 Copa Libertadores⚽

DECADE OF SPORTS IN THE USA

• 2025 FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP

• 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

• 2028 SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES

• 2031 MEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP

• 2031 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

• 2033 WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP

• 2034 WINTER OLYMPICS GAMESο»Ώ

GTSE - Global Tourism Sports & Entertainment

*Events are subject to change without prior notice. GTSE is not responsible for any changes to the schedule.