Grant MacDonald is one of Canada’s leading sport tourism and major event experts. A trusted professional in sport, tourism and major events, Grant has worked with host cities, host venues, destination organizations and event rights holders across the country to develop strategy to grow business and communities while helping to further Canada’s event hosting reputation. 

 

A graduate of Dalhousie University, Grant has firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by destinations in developing their sports tourism market. A trusted professional in sport, tourism and major events, Grant works with host cities, facilities, destination organizations and event rights holders to develop new opportunities while maximizing the value of existing properties through good business decision-making. 

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Grant has worked with host cities across Canada and is responsible for the development and implementation of the Sport Tourism Assessment Template (STAT) as Head of Consulting for the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance.