Dan Gallagher, Executive Director of Sports and Entertainment for Visit Atlantic City and the Atlantic City Sports Commissioner, joins Mike Lopez to discuss how major sporting events, concerts and conventions are helping transform Atlantic City into a year-round destination.
Dan shares the behind-the-scenes work required to attract world-class events, build lasting industry relationships and keep visitors returning long after summer ends. From WWE, Phish and RÜFÜS DU SOL to offshore powerboat racing, Olympic sports and unexpected hits like Slippery Stairs, this conversation explores the strategy driving Atlantic City’s growing sports and entertainment economy.
In this episode:
- Why sports tourism has become one of Atlantic City’s largest market segments
- How major events support local businesses during the off-season
- What distinguishes Atlantic City from competing destinations
- The importance of long-term partnerships and relationship building
- How unconventional events can generate national attention
- What’s ahead for Atlantic City’s sports and entertainment scene
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