
Esports Travel Summit
On December 14th, the world of esports and video-game tournaments got the attention it deserved in the form of EsportsTravel Summit: the “largest gathering of esports tournament and video-game event organizers and the only event focused on the travel side of the esports industry” according to their website. Presented by SportsTravel and hosted by SportsPittsburgh, the event attracted hundreds of esports enthusiasts and aspiring event organizers to listen to more than 30 speakers from some of the biggest names in the esports industry. The speakers discussed goals, beliefs, how to succeed in esports, and how to navigate the tourism boom associated with the surge in the industry’s popularity.
Johnny Weaver of OG Evo Media attended the event and listened to many incredible experts while also sharing his own background of 20 years. In the photo above is presenter Danny Martin, an esports subject matter expert at SMU and co-founder/CEO of Esposure. Danny discussed the collision of education and esports, his own mission in the esports industry, and what aspects of the industry currently need the most focus and help. The 2021 Esports Travel Summit was a massive success with a record-setting number of event organizers and destination representatives, and plans have already been made for Daytona Beach to host the EsportsTravel Summit event of 2022. If it is anything like this year, it’s sure to be great, and OG Evo Media will be there!