Cooperstown All Star Village and Otsego County Honored as 2023 Champions of Economic Impact by Sports Destination Management
(Cooperstown, N.Y. – Nov. 6, 2023) - Sports Destination Management, the leading publication for sports event planners and tournament directors, announced that Cooperstown All Star Village and Otsego County Tourism have been named 2023 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism.
As a world-class family resort for 12U baseball teams from around the world, Cooperstown All Star Village experienced its most successful summer in 2023 with an estimated economic impact of $94.79 million. This year, Cooperstown All Star Village welcomed a record 763 teams and 12,000 participants from 35 states and countries as far away as Australia.
“I’m incredibly proud of our team and their attention to detail to provide an incredible experience for every player, coach, and family member that makes Cooperstown All Star Village their youth baseball destination,” said Rick Abbott, CEO of Cooperstown All Star Village. “We’re much more than baseball. We’re a destination that young players and their families will remember forever. And in turn, they have a lasting impact on our region.”
All award winners are recognized in a special feature published in the November/December 2023 issue of Sports Destination Management. The entire article with full details on the winners listed below can also be found online. Read Now: Article on Champions of Economic Impact
About Cooperstown All Star Village
Cooperstown All Star Village™ is a world-class youth baseball experience and family resort located in the birthplace of baseball. In addition to major league-style baseball fields and amenities, Cooperstown All Star Village offers onsite lodging for the whole family, full-service dining, heated swimming pools, and entertainment. As of 2023, the facilities at Cooperstown All Star Village are part of the Ripken Baseball family of complexes. Learn more at cooperstown.com and ripkenbaseball.com.
About Sports Destination Management
Sports Destination Management is written for the largest audience of sports event managers and tournament directors in the sports tourism market and maintains a focus on the important issues surrounding event location decisions and event management.
With content from experts and thought leaders, SDM provides in-depth coverage of sports event planning and execution through incisive and relevant articles as well as insightful, real-world case studies showcasing best practices and successful event production.
In addition to the publication, SDM offers extensive digital resources through www.sportsdestinations.com and the e-newsletter, SDM Blitz, both providing decision support tools for organizers to ensure successful events at all levels of play.
About Due North Media
For over 20 years, Due North Media has embraced the definition of growth by evolving from a traditional publishing company to a dynamic marketing organization utilizing best practices that ensure engagement.
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Media Contact:
Eric Nemeth – on behalf of Ripken Baseball and Cooperstown All Star Village