Competition Travel Selects HousingConnect to Elevate Accommodation Experiences

Competition Travel, a leading youth sports travel housing company in North America, has forged a strategic multi-year technology partnership with HousingConnect, noteworthy in the event housing industry. This collaboration is effective immediately, with focus on supporting upcoming events starting in fall 2025.

HousingConnect, developed by EventConnect, offers a streamlined, white-labeled event housing solution designed specifically to enhance hotel-booking experiences for teams, ensuring they receive the most competitive group rates available. Utilizing sophisticated technology, HousingConnect monitors hotel rates across the web, guaranteeing rate integrity and displaying savings on booking feeds. This approach fosters trust and transparency among participants.

Susan Tucker, the President of Competition Travel, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting its potential to improve the travel experiences of their clients. She noted that as Competition Travel grows, it became increasingly important to refine their event lodging platform to maximize savings and enhance service quality. Tucker emphasized the shared objective between Competition Travel and HousingConnect—provision of top-quality properties in close proximity to event venues while ensuring the lowest group rates through validated hotel pricing. The goal is to create a more efficient and enjoyable travel experience for all participants in the sports community.

Eric Vardon, President of EventConnect, echoed the excitement of this partnership, stating their commitment to upgrade technology and service delivery for the cheer and dance community. With a track record of innovation since its inception in 2013, EventConnect has focused on overcoming the traditional challenges tied to group travel. Vardon envisions this collaboration as a means to empower Competition Travel in curating exceptional experiences for athletes and event producers.

Competition Travel boasts more than 20 years of specialized experience in group travel for sports teams. With a background rooted in gym ownership and competitive coaching, they offer tailored services that cater to the unique needs of athletes and spectators alike. By adopting a full-service travel model, Competition Travel is dedicated to ensuring individuals are thoroughly supported throughout their journey to competitions.

EventConnect stands out as the pioneering event management software tailored for sports tourism, connecting a multitude of rights holders, tournament directors, and accommodation providers. Powering more than 11,000 events and 30,000 hotels across over 800 cities in North America annually, EventConnect aims to streamline administrative processes for sports tournament organizers. This enables them to focus on what matters most—delivering memorable experiences to participants. Effectively customized to meet the unique needs of each partner, EventConnect’s comprehensive platform boosts room night reservations by up to 30% and can help teams save as much as 24% on hotel costs, delivering a 99% satisfaction rate in booking experiences.

The partnership between Competition Travel and HousingConnect is aimed at revolutionizing the landscape of sports travel, ultimately enhancing the overall experience for teams and their supporters. For more information on EventConnect, you can visit their website at http://eventconnectsports.com.