It’s Pride Month and Las Vegas is reopening to travelers. Compete recently had the opportunity to the outlook for LGBTQ+ sports with Sarah Kirchberg. Kirchberg serves as Director, Global Sales at MGM Resorts International.
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How long have you been with MGM Resorts International?
Sarah
One year. The sports tourism industry, 12 years.
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What is the first sport you played? – Swimming. As a kid I loved to be in the pool or the ocean. Then progressed to softball and volleyball. Swimming is still a passion.
Sarah
Swimming. As a kid I loved to be in the pool or the ocean. Then progressed to softball and volleyball. Swimming is still a passion.
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Where do you see LGBTQ+ sports in five years?
Sarah
Growth from more communities embracing and investing in the market and within their own communities.
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In 10 years?
Sarah
More opportunity for play and investments in those opportunities. Greater acceptance and integration into main-stream sports with similar media and business backing.
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Favorite quote?
Sarah
“Life’s too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right, forgive the one’s who don’t and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it. – Dr. Seuss.”
Photo courtesy of Sarah Kirchberg
