WILLIAMSBURG — The Historic Triangle is anticipating almost 90,000 hotel stays over the next few years for upcoming sports tournaments that have already booked as part of the area’s efforts to increase sports tourism.

That was the number from Visit Williamsburg’s Monday presentation to City Council focusing on Sports Williamsburg, the organization’s initiative to attract sports tourism, tournaments and athletic events in the Historic Triangle area. The presentation focused on the organization’s marketing efforts through advertisements, sports apparel and tradeshow conferences.

The Greater Williamsburg Sports and Event Center, a joint effort among Williamsburg, James City County and York County, is expected to open in summer 2026 and already has dozens of events scheduled to take place th

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