Sports, Entertainment, Tourism & Hospitality (SETH) | Strategic Guidance for Communities in Motion

GRAVES CIVIC SOLUTIONS brings deep expertise to Sports, Entertainment, Tourism, and Hospitality (SETH) organizations, offering strategic public affairs support tailored to large-scale events and civic activations. With experience rooted in working alongside convention and visitors bureaus and developing public affairs strategies for global

sporting event bids—including bids for the FIFA World Cup and the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games—our team understands the complex dynamics and high visibility

demands of SETH initiatives. We specialize in aligning major events with community values, coordinating with local governments and stakeholders to ensure that citywide activations such as conventions, festivals, and national sporting events are both impactful and inclusive.

SETH organizations benefit from our unique combination of civic insight and industry fluency. We know that high-profile events require more than logistical planning—they

demand strong, proactive engagement with the community and a strategic lens on long-term impact. Drawing on our collaborations with tourism bureaus, hospitality groups, and government agencies, we craft integrated strategies that elevate the event experience for participants and residents alike.

OUR SOLUTIONS INCLUDE:

  • Community engagement and partnership frameworks

  • Reputation and stakeholder management strategies

  • Cross-sector coalition building and activation

  • VIP hosting, itinerary design, and site visit coordination

  • Intergovernmental and policy liaison services

  • Strategic messaging and narrative development

  • Legacy planning and community impact assessments

  • Equity and inclusion program design

  • Volunteer program strategy and civic ambassador training

  • Media relations and content strategy

  • Sponsorship and partner integration strategies

  • Sustainability, transit, transportation, and parking planning (partner-supported

    service)

  •  Public consensus-building for venue development and infrastructure investment

    initiatives (e.g., stadium development, hotel renovations, etc.)

  • Economic analysis and site selection support for proposed venues and civic

    investments