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Event GSIC Summit Valencia 2026 starts on Oct 7, 2026, 8:30:00 AM (Europe/Madrid)
Beyond Seasonality: How Cities Are Becoming 365 Sports Destinations
10/7/26, 4:08 PM - 10/7/26, 4:08 PM (Europe/Madrid)
Speakers
Carles Aleix
Project Manager at Andorra Business
Taija Lappeteläinen
Program Manager, Sport, Health & Wellbeing Ecosystem at City of Jyväskylä
Sabina Rehmann
Head of Strategic Projects Economic Development and Promotion at Ville de Lausanne
Moderators
Ben Avison
Editorial and Conference Director at Host City


Panel Description: 

This panel explores how cities are leveraging sport, technology, infrastructure, and year-round experiences to move beyond seasonal tourism models and position themselves as global 365 sports destinations that drive economic growth, international visibility, and community engagement. Andorra: From winter sports to outdoor and nature-driven experiences Finland — Leveraging infrastructure and active lifestyle ecosystems Valencia — From beach sports to a Mediterranean multi-sport hub