Match Hospitality Secures O2 Tennis Brief
MATCH Hospitality AG has been appointed to run the corporate hospitality programme for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in 2014 and 2015 held at The O2 in London.
The latest addition to MATCH Hospitality’s portfolio of sporting events follows the ATP’s appointment of Infront Sports & Media to manage the global Corporate Hospitality rights for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.
Jaime Byrom, executive chairman of MATCH Hospitality AG, said of the appointment: ‘MATCH Hospitality is absolutely delighted to offer its unique hospitality expertise and international sales agent network in support of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. Our programme will provide customers with a thrilling and unforgettable experience from the very first serve to the final point at the year-end-climax of the professional tennis season.’
The tournament, featuring the world’s best eight singles players and doubles teams, continues to deliver dramatic performances and has grown significantly in popularity with each staging.
MATCH Hospitality will offer a range of Corporate Hospitality Packages that come with the best seats in the lower bowl of the arena and private suites. All packages will include cuisine from Levy Restaurants, served in hospitality facilities within the arena.
Corporate options will also be offered, while on the service side, MATCH Hospitality will include an exclusive Concierge Service for Private Suite and Business Seat customers. Full details of the range of products on offer are available at www.BarclaysATPWorldTourFinals.com/en/hospitality.
Thomas Lessenich, director sports services Infront Sports & Media, commented: ‘With a strong heritage in summer sports, we are proud to extend our portfolio with one of the most prestigious events in international tennis. We very much thank the ATP for its trust in our expertise and global network. On the Corporate Hospitality programme, Infront and MATCH Hospitality will work with a tailored sales approach to serve and reach out to every market in the best possible way – to the benefit of fans, clients and of course the tournament.’
Chris Kermode, ATP executive chairman & president, added: ‘The ATP World Tour is very pleased to announce the appointment of Infront Sports & Media to manage the Corporate Hospitality rights for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. Their agreement with MATCH Hospitality will deliver a truly outstanding corporate hospitality programme, which will fully leverage the one-of-a-kind atmosphere that the event provides in the iconic setting of The O2. We are looking forward to a great partnership of the highest quality befitting the status of our flagship event.’
