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Tourism staff say new sports tournaments and visitor guide could boost winter bookings
Summary
Engage Franklin staff reported contracts with out-of-state tournament organizers for summer events at the MOSH and plans for a visitor guide and travel packages aimed at increasing overnight stays and partner promotion.
Engage Franklin staff reported that DY Sports, a youth-sports organizer, signed contracts for two tournaments this year at the MOSH and intends to expand events in Franklin, and staff also said a new visitor guide and package promotions are in production.
At the Franklin Tourism Commission meeting, Engage Franklin staff member Brandon summarized recent marketing and booking activity and listed multiple incoming events. He said DY Sports “already signed their contract for the 2 tournaments in June and July,” and that the organizer’s goal is to run a monthly tournament and expand into pickleball. Brandon added that after a site visit the group told staff they “could host up to 60 teams per tournament.”
The report said DY…
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