Sportsworld appointed for Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
18 Nov 2008
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has exclusively appointed Sportsworld as the official Ticket and Tour Operator for Great Britain for Vancouver 2010.
Following recent British success at the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games, winter sports enthusiasts and supporters of Team GB will soon be able to access event tickets and tailored travel packages for the XXI Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to be held in Vancouver, Canada in February and March 2010. Sportsworld – the leading event management, hospitality and travel company – has been exclusively appointed to service the demand from leisure and corporate customers for Olympic experiences in Vancouver. Packages will include official event tickets, international flights, airport transfers, accommodation, as well as specially selected excursions in and around Canada.
Sportsworld is already working with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) on an initial allocation of tickets for Great Britain and designing a range of packages for different durations across the Games. Sales are expected to go live in December 2008; in the meantime, Sportsworld is offering a free priority registration scheme for customers to express their interest and get to the front of the queue (available at www.sportsworld.co.uk/vancouver).
Demand from the British market will be high, driven by the build up to London 2012 and Vancouver itself as a world renowned destination offering scenic beauty, a welcoming community and top class Olympic sport. Whether it’s the alpine skiing in Whistler, the snowboarding in West Vancouver or the figure skating downtown, excitement and energy will pervade the city.
Lord Colin Moynihan Chairman of the BOA, said: “We are delighted to be working with Sportsworld to create opportunities for families and supporters of Team GB to be part of the Vancouver Games. The success we enjoyed in Beijing was an inspiration to us all and will inevitably help to build the interest and excitement in going to Canada to cheer on our British Olympians.”
Chad Lion-Cachet, Chief Executive of Sportsworld, added: “We are thrilled to have been awarded this exclusive appointment. These Winter Games promise to be spectacular – whether it’s the mountains, ocean, rainforest or downtown attractions, Vancouver has so much to offer.
For Sportsworld, it will be the 14th consecutive Olympic Games at which we will operate programmes and we look forward to delivering memorable experiences for all our guests.”
For further information, contact Becki Middleton in the BOA Media Office on 020 8871 2677 ext 215
Sportsworld: +44 (0)1235 555844
Priority registration for Vancouver 2010 available at
www.sportsworld.co.uk/vancouver
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