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Contact: Cort Carlson

Telephone: 630.256.3191

Email: cort@enjoyaurora.com

AURORA AREA WINS

SPORTS DESTINATION MANAGEMENT

2018 READER'S CHOICE AWARD

AURORA, ILLINOIS (JUNE 4, 2018)—The Aurora Area CVB and the Aurora Area Sports Alliance are the winners of a 2018 Reader's Choice Award given by Sports Destination Management magazine.

The Aurora Area was selected by readers of Sports Destination Management as a "Favorite Small Market Destination" for its outstanding collection of athletic venues for professional, amateur, and youth sports; convenient location relative to Chicago along I-88; and family-friendly tourist attractions including Raging Waves Waterpark, Chicago Premium Outlets, and the award-winning Paramount Theatre.

"The Aurora Area CVB and Sports Alliance are thrilled to be recognized again as an industry leader for sports tourism," said Executive Director Cort Carlson. "It's no secret that our world-class venues, Midwest location, and exciting destination makes this area a Readers Choice Award winner. Thank you to all of our industry partners and supporters who continue to recognize the benefit of sports marketing and to our clients who choose the Aurora Area to host your events."

Sports Destination Management is a leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market.

"Nominations exceeded expectations. We were overwhelmed by the volume and scope of entries," said Publisher Fonda Johnson.

Information on winning destinations can be found in a special feature published in the May/June 2018 issue of Sports Destination Management, and also online at

About the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)

Formed in 1987, the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and marketing the area as a visitor destination. The goal of the Aurora Area CVB is to enhance the economic and environmental well-being of our region compromised of 10 municipalities: Aurora, Batavia, Big Rock, Hinckley, Montgomery, North Aurora, Oswego, Plano, Sugar Grove, and Yorkville. The Aurora Area CVB aggressively promotes the area as an overnight destination and increases visitor awareness and expenditures for the maximum economic benefit of its tourism partners.

About the Aurora Area Sports Alliance (AASA)

The AASA is comprised of representatives from like-minded organizations who support amateur sports of all types. In addition to the AACVB, these organizations include the City of Aurora, the Fox Valley Park District, Batavia Park District, Big Rock Park District, Oswegoland Park District, Sugar Grove Park District, Yorkville Park District, Aurora Area high schools, Aurora University, Waubonsee Community College, privately-owned sports facilities and area businesses. The AASA is committed to promoting the Aurora region as a prime destination for sports and recreation. The major goals of the AASA are to attract, create, support, and host sporting and recreational events that have a positive economic impact on the region, and assist in maximizing the potential of all regional sports facilities and venues. The AASA will strive to enhance the image of the Aurora Area by showcasing the community, promote wellness through healthy lifestyles, and improve the quality of life for community members of all ages.

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For more information about this topic, please contact Cort Carlson by calling (630) 256-3191 or email Cort at  cort@enjoyaurora.com.