Destination Sport Group Acquires Sportsworld

Manchester-based sports travel specialist Destination Sport has expanded its offering by acquiring corporate hospitality business Sportsworld.

The Sportsworld business will continue to be led by Managing Director, Nathan Wilson.

Founded in 1980, London-based Sportsworld specialises in the design and delivery of international hospitality and travel programmes for sponsors, corporations, spectators, and governing bodies at major international events and has delivered programmes at events including Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League and The Championships, Wimbledon.

Furthermore, as the official travel partner to The FA, Sportsworld is responsible for arranging travel programmes for England national men’s and women’s teams including recent major tournaments in Qatar and Australia and New Zealand.

Sportsworld has been appointed by Manchester City FC to deliver supporter travel for European competitions plus official ticket and hotel breaks for all home fixtures.

Paul Hemingway, Managing Director of Destination Sport Group, said, “We are pleased to bring Sportsworld into the Destination Sport Group to support our ambition of building a comprehensive, best-in-class travel solution on a global basis.

“Sportsworld has a strong reputation for delivering international hospitality and travel programmes at high-profile sporting events, plus its work on behalf of partners including The FA and Manchester City FC.

“Our organisations and their offerings clearly complement each other, and we are excited to benefit from the expertise and capabilities that Sportsworld will bring to Destination Sport Group.”

Nathan Wilson, Managing Director of Sportsworld, commented, “We are delighted to join forces and be part of Destination Sport Group, which we have long admired for their excellent reputation within our sector. 

“Sportsworld is an award-winning hospitality and events travel business and we truly believe this partnership will deliver new and exciting opportunities for our customers and corporate clients.”     

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