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Sports ETA is the essential resource for sports commissions, sports destinations, industry partners and more.
Since being established in 1992, our promise has been to deliver quality education, ample networking opportunities and exceptional event management and marketing know-how to our members - destinations, right holders, and industry partners - and to protect the integrity of the sports events and tourism industry.
As the non-profit 501(c)3 trade association for the sports events and tourism industry in the United States, Sports ETA is the most essential resource for sports commissions, sports destinations, sports event owners, and industry partners. We believe sports tourism and the events that our members own and host have the power to transform society for the better. Our passion is to help sports events and tourism professionals achieve previously unimaginable levels of performance. We do this by nurturing a diverse and inclusive community of smart, creative, and interesting people: our members.
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Rico Solutions: Empowering Organizations & Inspiring Change
Be Better. Do Better. Think Better.
That's the lesson Rico Tesio, the Founder and CEO of Rico Solutions wants you to take away after listening to this episode.
You're probably familiar with Rico Solutions, becaue they've produced a number of sustainability resources for Sports ETA over the last year, including white papers and new STLI courses.
What Rico Does: Championing Sustainability in Sports
At Rico Solutions, they believe in the power of sports to inspire action and lead change. In this partnership, they'll equip Sports ETA sports commissions, visitors bureaus, and event producers with the knowledge and strategies to integrate sustainability into every stage of their operations.
How Rico Works: Tailored Sustainability Solutions
Rico Solutions delivers comprehensive support to help your organization achieve measurable sustainability goals. Their approach focuses on:
- Education and Training: Empowering organizations and stakeholders with the tools and knowledge needed to implement effective sustainability practices.
- Sustainability Planning: Defining actionable goals and strategies tailored to your unique challenges and opportunities.
- Programming and Initiatives: Creating initiatives that address environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic impact.
- Event Execution: Ensuring sustainability is a priority during live events through resource management, waste diversion, and stakeholder engagement.
- Reporting and Certification: Tracking progress, ensuring transparency, and pursuing certifications that celebrate your commitment to sustainability excellence.
Where can I find more information?
- Sports ETA and Rico Solutions social media and online at www.ricosolutions.com
- Sports ETA and Rico Solutions are teaming up to write two Sports ETA White Papers on Sustainability. These white papers will be available to Sports ETA members (for free) and will illustrate essential data and content on the state of sustainability in Sports and Events Tourism.
- Online through the Sports ETA's STLI - Sustainability courses starting in Q4 of 2024 and throughout 2025 - five courses in total.
Questions? Contact Sports ETA Member Services at info@sportseta.org.