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Articles in category: Tourism

1. Springfield Armor's departure for Grand Rapids made official by NBA Development League Explore masslive.com (Apr 15 2014) Tourism The sale of the Springfield Armor and the franchise's move to Grand Rapids, Mich., was made official on Tuesday by the NBA Development League. The move was first reported on March 26 by David Mayo, the Detroit Pistons beat writer for MLive.com, an Advance Digital sister site of MassLive.com, which subsequently reported the Armor's departure from Springfield. The D-League on Tuesday announced that SSJ Group, led by Steve Jbara, has purchased the Armor and relocated it to Grand Rapids for the 2014-15 season. The team will be affiliated with the Detroit Pistons of the NBA. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield

2. Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau in marketing relationship with MGM Springfield Explore masslive.com (Mar 31 2014) Tourism The Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau has entered into a marketing partnership agreement with MGM Springfield.  MGM Springfield is believed to be on the cusp of getting the region's only casino license. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has meetings scheduled in Springfield Tuesday,. April 1. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Mary Kay Wydra   MGM

3. Western Massachusetts tourism boosters travel to Long Island Explore masslive.com (Mar 28 2014) Tourism The Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau will itself travel to Long Island next week to promote the region to operators of bus tours.  Patricapting with the Bureau will be the the Berkshire Visitors Bureau , the Mohawk Trail Association, the Hampshire County Regional Tourism Council and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. The idea is to promote this region as a great destination for bus tours. (Read Full Article)

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4. Massachusetts Convention Center says good-bye to Springfield Armor Explore masslive.com (Mar 26 2014) Tourism “The MCCA was proud to play a role in helping to bring professional basketball back to the Pioneer Valley,'' executive director James E. Rooney said in a statement Wednesday. "It is unfortunate that the Armor was unable to draw enough attendance and build a strong following to support their future in Springfield. We are committed to our investment in Western Massachusetts and will continue to support the efforts of the Western Mass. Sports Commission in their efforts to bring new and diverse sporting events to the area and specifically to the MassMutual Center. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   MassMutual Center   Springfield Falcons   Springfield

5. MAAC basketball tournament returns to MassMutual Center in Springfield for last time Explore masslive.com (Feb 27 2014) Tourism The city is poised to welcome 15,000 fans and about $2.3 million in economic activity March 6 through 10 when the MAAC conference brings its men's and women's basketball championships back to the MassMutual Center for the third, and final, time.  'It's a great event. My restaurant is full,' said Michael E. Hurwitz, chairman of the Greater Springfield Convention Visitors Bureau and the owner of the Uno Chicago Grill near the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. 'It's feet on the street and its heads in the beds.' (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   MassMutual   MassMutual Center   Springfield

6. Springfield Central Cultural District launched; will promote arts, culture, tourism Explore masslive.com (Jan 21 2014) Tourism The newly named “Springfield Central Cultural District” was formally launched on Tuesday, with the state designation designed to help promote and expand upon the historic, artistic and cultural assets in the downtown area. The name of the district was revealed during a press conference at One Financial Plaza in the downtown, attended by many advocates for the arts and culture and downtown business leaders. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   The Republican

7. Springfield, Mass.: Oh, the Places You Don't Know | Malerie Yolen-Cohen Explore huffingtonpost.com (Nov 27 2013) Tourism But for travelers who believe Springfield to be a one-stop wonder, think again. (Read Full Article)

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8. Visit from County Donegal Explore From the EDC (Nov 13 2013) Information Technology , Tourism With the Troubles behind them, Donegal is now cooperating with Derry and its businesses are looking to Northern Ireland, Europe and even the US for growth opportunities. Yesterday we made the case why western Mass should be considered for that growth. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Michael Graney

9. Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau asking for Howdy award nominations Explore masslive.com (Nov 10 2013) Tourism Holiday time is Howdy time for the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau.The bureau, which has sponsored the Howdy Awards for Hospitality Excellence since 1996, won't hand out Howdys again until the spring. But Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's are prime time for Howdy nominations, with consumers going out shopping and out to holiday parties held at area restaurants and banqueting houses. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Baystate Health   Springfield

10. Hartford-Atlanta flight starts Sunday Explore HartfordBusiness.com (Nov 1 2013) Tourism , Transportation The Atlanta nonstop is one the many new flights announced at Bradley since the Connecticut Airport Authority was formed in 2011, with the goal of increasing the route structure at New England's second largest airport. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Bradley International Airport   Southwest Airlines

11. Marriott Residence Inn opens in Chicopee Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield (Oct 30 2013) Tourism There's a new place for visitors to stay in Chicopee. A Marriott Residence Inn opened its doors earlier this month, but Thursday was the grand opening. (Read Full Article)

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12. Zombies coming to downtown Springfield for zombie games and more | masslive Explore masslive.com (Sep 20 2013) Tourism Games zombies play include 'limb toss' for distance and accuracy, and a version of the beanbag game tossing brains in the zombies' mouth, said Michele Goldberg, director of marketing for the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau.  'I don't know if you have ever done a news conference with a zombie,' said Springfield Business Improvement District Executive Director Donald A. Courtemanche as a zombie hungrily eyed his cranium. 'It's a little disconcerting.' (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Six Flags New England   Springfield   Holyoke

13. University of Connecticut women's basketball team to play in Springfield Explore masslive.com (Aug 21 2013) Tourism The reigning national women’s basketball Division I champions are coming to Springfield.  Not to mention with their Hall of Fame coach.  Geno Auriemma’s University of Connecticut Huskies will take part in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Challenge in December at the MassMutual Center. This is a new in-season exempt tournament hosted by the Hall of Fame and the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   University of Connecticut   MassMutual Center   Springfield

14. Great New England Wings and Wheels coming to Westover Metropolitan Airport in Chicopee Explore masslive.com (Aug 19 2013) Aerospace/Defense , Tourism You’re bound to get a lift – in spirits at least if you attend the first Great New England Wings and Wheels event Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24 and 25, at the Westover Metropolitan Airport. “There’s a certain excitement about being in a crowd,” said Bud Shuback, president of the Galaxy Community Council, which is producing the Great New England Wings and Wheels event. He’s expecting more than 10,000 people a day to attend. “Word is out” and excitement is generating, said Bill Sheehan, public affairs director for the non-profit Galaxy Community Council. He said there is ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee

15. 2013 Basketball Hall of Fame Induction: Enshrinement set for Sunday, September 8 Explore masslive.com (Aug 13 2013) Tourism Saturday will be a busy day for the Class of 2013, beginning at noon with the Induction Auction, followed by an autograph session from 1 to 2. The press conference, where the Hall of Famers receive their jackets, will be held from 2 to 3, followed by an awards dinner from 6 to 9. Sunday becomes the biggest day for the 12 inductees. At 11 a.m., they’ll start with a VIP Champagne Reception at the MassMutual Center before the Enshrinement Ceremony at 2 p.m. at Springfield's Symphony Hall, the fifth year the red carpet will be ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Mohegan Sun   MassMutual Center   Springfield

16. Wings & Wheels Show Slated for Aug. 24-25 Explore BusinessWest (Aug 13 2013) Tourism Bud Shuback calls it a “bridge event.” By using that term, he’s expressing the hope — and the confidence — that the first edition of the Great New England Wings & Wheels event, slated for August 24 and 25 at Westover Metropolitan Airport, will be a bridge between the massive air shows staged over the past several decades at Westover Air Reserve Base and Barnes Municipal Airport in Westfield, and the ones to come in the future. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Westfield   Barnes Municipal Airport

17. Stearns Square Thursday concerts to heat up downtown Springfield Explore masslive.com (Jul 10 2013) Tourism "I can't say enough about the work that (executive director) Don Courtemanche, his crew and the SBID do in putting on these shows," Newland said. "On Thursday nights in the summertime, the CityBlock concerts show Springfield for what it truly is. A city of great character, with great restaurants and nightclubs that can be a whole lot of fun." (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Springfield Business Improvement District   Don Courtemanche

18. 2013 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Sylvia Hatchell tells hall of fame crowd to follow their passion Explore masslive.com (Jul 9 2013) Tourism It was her first time at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. And she almost missed it. Sylvia Hatchell, the University of North Carolina women’s coach, spoke to a crowd of more than 40 people Tuesday as part of the 60 Days of Summer program. A delayed flight caused Hatchell to walk through the door just minutes before her scheduled speaking time, something she hopes doesn’t happen again in a few months. A member of the Class of 2013, Hatchell will be enshrined Sept. 8. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   University of Connecticut   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

19. LiveWire: Stearns Square ready to rock this summer Explore masslive.com (Jul 1 2013) Tourism The Stearns Square Summer Concert series kicks off on July 11 with Connecticut’s Jeff Pitchell and his band Texas Flood.  The series takes place every Thursday with live music beginning at 7 p.m. and headliners are taking the stage at 8 p.m. The concerts are held on the green in Springfield’s downtown entertainment district between Worthington Street and Bridge Street. (Read Full Article)

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20. Howdy Awards recognize excellence Explore masslive.com (Jun 25 2013) Tourism The Greater Springfield Convention & Visitor’s Bureau honored nine hospitality workers Wednesday at it’s 18th annual Howdy Awards for Hospitality Excellence. The gala dinner, held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House, attracted more than 360 people, the largest crowd ever, said Gregory B. Chiecko, sales director for the Eastern States Exposition and chairman of the Howdy Committee. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Springfield

21. 1965 Springfield College men's basketball team to be inducted into New England Basketball Hall of Fame Explore masslive.com (Jun 20 2013) Tourism Western Mass. people are part of several categories that make up the large Class of 2013. Dave Hixon, a 36-year coach and former player at Amherst College, will be inducted in a special “icons of the game” category. He’s already enshrined as a coach, along with his father, Andover High School coaching legend Will Hixon.  The “special honorees” category will salute Roland “Fan” Gaudette, whose long coaching resume includes tours at the University of Massachusetts as an assistant coach, and several Pioneer Valley high schools as a head coach of both boys and girls basketball. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Smith College   Springfield College

22. Basketball Hall of Fame summer series lineup has something for everyone Explore masslive.com (Jun 19 2013) Tourism “It’s literally 60 straight days of family-oriented programming and it’s not just basketball,” Hall of Fame director of museum sales and operations Jason Fiddler said. “There are people who want family programming who are not diehard basketball fans, and we try to cater to that as well. All of our programming is family friendly. “It’s not every day you can go to one facility and see a Hall of Famer, a current player, a magician and a mascot. We have a little bit of everything, and that’s what makes this program so special.” (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

23. Hampshire County Regional Tourism Council launches new website to make visiting easier Explore masslive.com (Jun 14 2013) Tourism The Hampshire County Regional Tourism Council launched its VisitHampshireCounty.com web page last month.  Tony A. Maroulis, co-director of the council and executive director of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, called it “a great virtual front door to visitors all over the world.” (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Amherst   Northampton   Michael A. Tautznik

24. Elevating Their Game | BusinessWest Explore BusinessWest (Jun 4 2013) Tourism Mary Kay Wydra, exective director of the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, agreed. She told BusinessWest that the bureau, which was in what she called “survival mode” during and just after the Great Recession, when visitorship was down and the state was cutting back its contributions to such organizations, is now being much more aggressive in pursuit of conventions, meetings, and events — and sports can and should be a big part of that equation. (Read Full Article)

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