NEWS

Visit Savannah’s Director of Sports Sales, Karissa Pendleton, recently attended the U.S. Sports Congress in Lexington, Kentucky, where she participated in three full days of educational sessions and networking opportunities with event organizers and sports tourism professionals from across the country.

The conference focused on best practices in hosting and attracting sporting events, enhancing the fan and athlete experience, and driving economic impact through sports tourism.

Karissa connected with national partners, gained valuable insights into emerging industry trends, and explored opportunities to strengthen Savannah’s position as a premier destination for sporting events of all sizes.