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 to diverse sports events, offering real-time registration and insights into visitor trends. The reciprocal client referrals between partners further enhance the event experience, setting a new sports tourism standard.”

CityConnect partner destinations will have access to custom data models and economic analytics and establish market content with education components as part of the redesigned Sportology Conference and FAM tour series.

“EventConnect has transformed our approach to capturing room nights produced by events and provided us access to some of the best technology in the business,” said Clay Partain, chief sports officer of Sports Salt Lake. “By collecting important data points through registration and housing, we now have a more vibrant picture of the visitor impact on our destination, paving the way for smarter decisions and enhanced athlete experiences.”

“Visit Mesa’s collaboration with EventConnect has always proved beneficial and we are excited about taking it to the next level with CityConnect,” added Lance Fite, director of sports for Visit Mesa. “We are creating an impactful experience for current and prospective clients that ultimately will drive exponentially more sports business into Mesa.”

EventConnect’s sports management technology provides event organizers with a free portal with a directory of hotels, venues, destinations and event-related suppliers.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled with the official launch of our CityConnect program,” said Eric Vardon, president of EventConnect. “We know how vital host destinations are to the success of events, and our commitment to supporting their needs fits our vision to continually advance the ease and efficiency of sports tournament management with innovative technology matched with unparalleled service and support.”