Top 7 Reasons to Host Your Sports Event in Dayton

1. Highly Accessible Location

• Dayton is located at the “Crossroads of America”, the intersection of I-75 North/South and I-70 East/West          

• The Dayton International Airport provides service by all of the major carriers

• Dayton is one of the nation’s Top 10 “90 Minute Markets,” nearly 6 million people can reach Dayton in 3 hours by air or car.

2. Successful Track Record

• Dayton’s track record of hosting successful events is extremely long and impressive.  In particular, we've become a Mecca for Youth and Amateur sporting tournaments and events. Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheer & Dance, Marathons, NCAA® Basketball, Hockey, Martial Arts, Racquet Sports – We’ve hosted them all and more with great success!  We would love to add your Special Group to our roster!

• And, it is widely varied from youth and amateur sports tournaments, to military reunions, association meetings, religious conventions, education, social, fraternal, government, corporate and hobby groups.  You name it, we’ve hosted it!

• Additionally our success in hosting events is evidenced by the numerous organizations who have opted to make Dayton their permanent home. Hear what other people have said about their success! 

“After hosting our World  Championships in Tier I and Tier II cities across the nation, we’ve found that nothing can compare to the customer service and attention we receive in Dayton/Montgomery County.  Destination Dayton goes above and beyond to help ensure the success of our event.  At this point, we really can’t imagine meeting anywhere else!  

Ron Nankervis, Executive Director
WGI Sport of the Arts 

"After dealing with many housing agencies, I have found the level of service and quality of care given to my athletes by Destination Dayton to be second to none! Being the administrator of such a large event, it is reassuring to know my attendees’ accommodation needs are given special attention."

Carol Maas, Tournament Director
Annual adidas Warrior Soccer Classic Tournament

“While you will likely receive many qualified offers from competing communities, I can say with complete certainty that you will find success in Dayton."

Michael Nicols
Championship Director
US Senior Open 

3. Outstanding Service

Practical, useful and innovative event planning services.  If you’re planning a convention, meeting, trade show, reunion, sports event, or gathering in the Dayton area, Destination Dayton is here to help!

4. Affordable

• Getting the most for your money, is #1 in Dayton. 

• The Business Travel News Corporate Travel Index consistently ranks Dayton among the top 5 most affordable Top 100 Cities in the nation.

5. Incentives

• Contact our sales managers to learn about current group incentives

6. World-Class Attractions, Arts & Culture

• Dayton’s world-class attractions, arts and culture rival those of larger cities.  From the world-renowned, FREE National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the nationally recognized Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, The Dayton Philharmonic, the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Carillon Historical Park, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, to the Dayton Art Institute,  and the spectacular Five Rivers MetroParks, 

7. WE WANT TO HOST YOU!

• Destination Dayton and the Greater Dayton community are eager to host you and your group.  You’ll find that your group gets a lot of special attention, is noticed and warmly welcomed in our community.  You’re a Big Fish in our Pond so-to-speak.  When you meet in Dayton, you’re not just another group lost in the crowd, you receive the special attention you deserve.