VALLEY FORGE, Pa.— The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has appointed Joshua Paul as its new director of sports, where he’ll lead efforts to attract events and boost sports tourism in Montgomery County, Pa.
Paul brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in hospitality, sales, marketing, and sports tourism. He has held senior leadership positions with hotel brands throughout the Greater Philadelphia region, driving revenue growth, developing strategic partnerships, and leading high-performing teams.
Most recently, Paul served as assistant director of sales at Loews Philadelphia Hotel, the third-largest hotel in Philadelphia. In that role, he oversaw major national accounts, including the MLB All-Star group block. His experience in hotel sales and the sports market equips him with the skills to forge partnerships and bring major sporting events to a destination.
In his new position, Paul will focus on strengthening relationships with sports organizations, event rights holders, and hospitality partners while pursuing opportunities to bring additional tournaments and sporting events to Montgomery County.
Through Valley Forge Sports, the tourism board works to establish the county as a competitive destination for sporting events, generating overnight stays, visitor spending, and economic impact for the region.
Paul’s appointment reflects the board’s continued investment in sports tourism and its efforts to build on Montgomery County’s reputation as a destination for sporting events of all sizes.
