Rugby: general information

Introduction

The newly founded Rugby Department is currently working on building strong relationships with key rugby teams and events throughout the rugby season, both in the UK and further a field. Their aim is to provide a high level of service at all times, providing travel solutions for any budget. Each package will be tailored to the individual needs of the team and/or spectators. The department is led by Emily Sanders, who has worked within the field of ‘Rugby Travel’ for the past four years. The Rugby Department at Travel Places is currently working on exciting projects within the following –


  • Guinness Premiership 2009/2010 
  • Heineken Cup 2009/2010
  • European Challenge Cup 2009/2010
  • Rugby Expo 2010
  • Dubai 7’s 2009
  • Rosslyn Park National School Sevens 2010
  • Amsterdam 7’s 2010
  • Manchester 7’s 2010
  • Clubs and Schools Playing Rugby Tours

 
REASONS TO BOOK YOUR TEAM TRAVEL WITH TRAVEL PLACES –

  • Minimises the ‘headache’ of organising the travel requirements on behalf of the team.
  • You will have one point of contact, who is very experienced in organising team travel, who will then liaise with all suppliers (hotels, airlines etc) on your behalf.
  • Access to exclusive room rates at a wide range of accommodation. 
  • Access to group rates with the airlines (if a group of 10 or more people are travelling).
  • Benefits of booking group flight tickets through Travel Places will include late ticketing deadlines, name changes, itinerary changes, deviations and reductions (normally a maximum 20% of the group – the main group must remain at 10 or more passengers). All subject to the specific booking conditions of each individual airline. Can arrange services such as a group check in desk and excess baggage (subject to confirmation from the airline).
  • For groups of less then 10 people Travel Places have access to special nett rates from the airlines.
  • Visa’s can also be arranged if needed to enter the country of the event.
  • Extra’s can be arranged to enhance your stay such as airport transfers, match day transfers, training facilities, special dietary requirement meals, meeting rooms, sightseeing, organised nights out and tour merchandise!
  • In addition to team package Travel Places can accommodate the needs of any spectators that wish to attend the event to support their team.
  • Travel Places can provide a staff presence at all the major events to ensure that everything runs smoothly and as expected.
  • You will also have access to a 24 hour emergency number, should any problems arise whilst you are on tour. All problems or changes will be dealt with quickly and efficiently so that the team can concentrate on what you are at the event for – Winning!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For further information please contact Emily Sanders, Rugby Business Development on
00 44 (0) 1903 832888 alternatively email emilym@travelplaces.co.uk

 

 

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