The Delaware Tourism Office has launched the second round of its TEAMS Program, offering financial support to attract and grow sporting events across the state.
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Delaware welcomed a record-breaking 29.3 million visitors in 2023, a 2.4% increase from the previous year, according to a report released by the Delaware Tourism Office. Visitor spending in Delaware reached $7 billion in 2023, marking a 7% increase from 2022
The Delaware Tourism Office has awarded $10 million through the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund to five sports facilities.
The study found that the $257.9 million in direct spending from visitor activities and tournament operations led to $403.2 million in total business sales, supporting over 3,000 jobs and generating $20.2 million in state and local taxes.
Delaware Tourism Office reopens Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund on Aug. 1.
The Delaware Tourism Office announces the awardees for this year's sports tourism. DE Turf and Midway Motion and Fitness are two of four applicants that will receive funding to continue drawing people to the first state.
Slam Dunk to the Beach, the annual gathering of elite high school basketball players and teams at Cape Henlopen High School during Christmas break, will not take place in 2024 due to the changing landscape of elite sports, including NIL and tournament costs.