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Leveling Up Destination Strategy: How Esports is Changing the Travel Game

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Recorded On: 10/28/2025

Join Miles Partnership and Destinations International for an inside look at how esports is reshaping travel, tourism and destination strategy. This session brings together industry and destination leaders to explore the rapidly growing intersection of competitive gaming and tourism. We’ll highlight key perspectives, including from the Director of Market Development at BLAST, who will discuss what organizers look for in a host city, lessons from the BLAST.tv Counter-Strike Major hosted in Austin earlier this year and how destinations can stand out. Visit Austin and Visit Raleigh will also share real-world examples of how destination organizations are entering the esports space, hosting events and measuring success. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today to gain fresh insights and actionable takeaways on one of travel’s fastest-emerging opportunities. 

Elena Prostova

Vice President

Miles Partnership

Andy Gonzalez

Marketing Coordinator

Miles Partnership

Jordyn Almendarez

Sports Sales Manager

Austin Sports Commission

Ed Tomasi

Esports Advisor & Advocate

Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau

James Woollard

Director of Market Development

BLAST.TV

Charles Watson

Senior Business Development Manager

Twitch

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Leveling Up Destination Strategy: How Esports is Changing the Travel Game
10/28/2025 at 11:00 AM (EDT)  |  Recorded On: 10/28/2025  |  60 minutes  |   Closed captions available
10/28/2025 at 11:00 AM (EDT)  |  Recorded On: 10/28/2025  |  60 minutes  |   Closed captions available
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BLAST Host Cities 2025 Video
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BLAST Austin Counter-Strike Major 2025 Video
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BLAST Raleigh RLCS Major 2025 Video
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