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EventConnect Unveils CityConnect Platform

EventConnect has announced the launch of its CityConnect platform in partnership with SportsPittsburgh, Sports Salt Lake and Visit Mesa to become the preferred housing provider for each destination in addition to providing data and insights. “I see SportsPittsburgh’s alliance with EventConnect as a game-changer,” said Jennifer Hawkins, executive director of SportsPittsburgh. “Their combined services cater […]

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EventConnect's Sarah Dyer talks during a programming session at the TEAMS Conference on October 3, 2023 in The Palm Beaches, Florida. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Wick Photography)

EventConnect Names Sarah Dyer as Chief Operating Officer

EventConnect has appointed Sarah Dyer as chief operating officer. Dyer has been with the company for eight years, most recently as senior director of operations since June 2022. “This is so well deserved and we couldn’t be more happy with what Sarah has brought to this company,” said John D’Orsay, chief executive officer of EventConnect. […]

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Sarah Dyer offered her insight during the "How Technology is Changing the Sports Industry" session at TEAMS '23 in Palm Beach, Florida, on October 3.

TEAMS ’23: How Technology is Changing the Sports Industry

The sports industry is not immune to the technology revolution. AI and automated systems are changing the way tournaments are organized, hotel rooms are booked and how destinations are marketed and customer service conducted. Technology is also allowing event organizers new efficiencies to help them manage and execute events. It is also allowing destinations to […]

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Perfect Game Partners With EventConnect

Perfect Game has announced a housing and technology multi-year partnership with EventConnect to become Perfect Game’s official housing bureau starting in 2024. “As Perfect Game continues to schedule events featuring the top youth baseball and softball players on a weekly basis all over the country, we knew it was vital to be partnered with a […]

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Huddle Up Group, EventConnect Announce Partnership

The Huddle Up Group of Phoenix and Canadian-based EventConnect have finalized a technology partnership to support sport event organizers. The partnership will integrate Huddle Up Grou’s’s Sports Tourism Index + Scout, a tool developed to help destinations evaluate their position in the sports tourism market, with EventConnect’s travel platform focused on team sports. “We have […]

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EventConnect Announces Partnership with Athletx Sports Group

Youth sports management software provider EventConnect has announced a new long-term partnership with Athletx Sports Group, organizers of youth baseball leagues and tournaments in the United States. As the exclusive tournament accommodations provider, Athletx will integrate EventConnect’s sports technology alongside the Athletx custom-built platform to help streamline operations while maximizing hotel and vacation rental accommodation […]

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From left, Jason Gewirtz of SportsTravel moderated a session with Wayne Moss, Ju’Riese Colón, Megan Ditchman and Sarah Dyer about the impact of youth sports and how to enhance it. Photo by Jared Wickerham

TEAMS ’22: Panelists Discuss the Evolving Landscape of Youth Sports

Not even the National Football League drives as much revenue throughout the country as youth sports — but challenges remain. Whether it be keeping children safe at events or getting them engaged in the first place, panelists detailed how policies are being put in place in the TEAMS Educational Session “The Evolving Landscape of Youth […]

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EventConnect Names Justin Roach as Director of Facility Partners

EventConnect will be taking steps to further support tourism-focused facilities with the addition of Justin Roach to its leadership team as the director of facility partners. ‘ “We are all thrilled to have Justin on our team,” said John D’Orsay, chief executive officer of EventConnect. “His experience in the industry and innovative approach stood out […]

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EventConnect Partners with Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission

EventConnect has announced a partnership with the Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission to use the EventConnect platform to streamline all sport event experiences, enable efficient communications with hotel partners and provide access to event insights and impact. EventConnect connects rights holders, tournament directors and accommodations on one platform, working with more than 4,000 events in over […]

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