When booking hotels for your sports team, you’ll hear terms like “block booking” and “group rates” used interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. Understanding the distinction can save your team hundreds of dollars and prevent frustrating surprises at check-in. Whether you’re planning a weekend tournament across Virginia or a multi-day championship event, knowing how...Read More
Coordinating travel for a large sports team complete with athletes and families isn’t just about booking hotel rooms and arranging transportation, it’s about managing dozens of moving parts while keeping parents informed, staying within budget, and ensuring everyone arrives on time and ready to compete. For teams with 50 or more athletes and their families,...Read More
Not all hotel amenities are created equal, especially when you’re managing a team of 15 athletes and a van full of gear. A rooftop bar and a trendy lobby don’t do much for a volleyball team that needs to be on the court by 7 a.m. Knowing which amenities actually support performance, recovery, and team...Read More
A Complete Breakdown for Virginia Sports Families Every spring, thousands of Virginia families pile into their cars and head to youth sports tournaments across Virginia and the Southeast. Whether it’s a volleyball showcase in Fredericksburg, a soccer tournament in the metro Richmond area, or a baseball championship in Raleigh, the question that keeps coming up...Read More
SINA Sports and SINA Hospitality had the distinct honor of welcoming Buddhist monks participating in the historic Walk for Peace to our SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chester property. This meaningful midday stop offered the monks and dozens of community members a chance to pause, reflect, warm up, and connect in the spirit of peace and...Read More
The Play Chesterfield Scholar Athlete of the Year program, presented by SINA Sports, celebrates high school student-athletes who excel across multiple dimensions of their lives. This isn't just about sports performance or academic grades; it's about recognizing well-rounded young people who demonstrate the character and leadership that sports help develop.Read More
SINA Sports, a new family-owned sports travel company backed by 25+ years of hotel development and ownership excellence through SINA Hospitality, today announced its launch in the Greater Richmond market.Read More
