LONDON, Ontario, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, EventConnect, the leader in connected amateur sports management technology, announced it is taking steps to further support tourism-focused facilities with the addition of Justin Roach to its leadership team. Roach, a sports tourism industry veteran, joins EventConnect as the Director of Facility Partners.
“We are all thrilled to have Justin on our team,” said John D’Orsay, CEO of EventConnect. “His experience in the industry and innovative approach stood out to us. As more event owners, tourism bureaus, and facilities are turning to EventConnect for technology solutions, it was important for us to bolster our team to support that growing demand for new and existing partners.”
According to Sports ETA, the trade association for the sports events and tourism industry, in 2021, the sports tourism sector generated an economic impact of $91.8 billion, with $39.7 billion in direct spending by visitors at hotels,…