Sailing Tour Opens Bidding For Hosts
The ISAF World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) has opened the bidding process for cities, regions and countries from around the globe to enter the race for the right to host a stage of the world series.
Recognised by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) with special event status, WMRT is a professionally managed tour currently consisting of nine events worldwide and culminates in the crowning of a World Champion.
The bidding process, which will be managed by venue acquisition consultancy Regatta International, will see six new venues selected to join the Tour from the 2012-2013 seasons.The new venues will win the right to hold a World Championship stage, each lasting for 5 days.
Commenting on the opening of the bidding process, WMRT CEO Jim O’Toole said: ‘The World Match Racing Tour is a well proven marketing platform for destinations wishing to showcase their facilities, infrastructure and organisational capacities, increase their international tourism profile and attract inward investment.’?
Cities, countries and regions interested in finding out more about WMRT, the benefits associated with being a host venue, and what the application process is, can find full details and register their interest at http://application.wmrt.com/
