Under the terms of the relationship, Thomson Sport will provide Manchester City fans with official Match Break packages for all matches at the Etihad Stadium and a range of travel packages for European away matches.
LONDON – Travel provider Thomson Sport, part of one of the world’s leading leisure travel companies, TUI Travel PLC, has signed a three-year deal with Premier League champions, Manchester City FC, becoming the club’s official supplier of supporter travel.
Under the terms of the relationship, Thomson Sport will provide Manchester City fans with official Match Break packages for all matches at the Etihad Stadium and a range of travel packages for European away matches.
Match Break packages include accommodation at an extensive range of hotels, match programme, stadium tour and match ticket, with the opportunity to bolt on travel and upgrade to a hospitality seat.
Thomson Sport is one of the UK’s leading sports tour operators, offering supporter travel for The FA, Scottish FA, NFL and Celtic Football Club.
Nathan Wilson, Sales and Marketing Director for TUI Event Group, said: “This is a fantastic deal for the division and the Thomson Sport Travel brand. Manchester City Football Club is innovative and success driven – attributes that we at TUI Travel consider to be key drivers for our business growth. We are very excited about the potential and looking forward to delivering exceptional travel experiences for the club’s supporters”.
Danny Wilson, Director of Sales, Service & Operations for Manchester City, commented: “As the Club’s profile continues to grow in new markets around the world, it was important to work with a company that has a robust global network of connections. Through teaming up with Thomson Sport, we can ensure our supporters will be provided with the best possible service, whether following the team at home or abroad.“
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