Welsh Rugby Extend Sport Tour Operator Deal
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and UK multi-sport tour operator Gullivers Sports Travel have signed a new long-term agreement that will run until 2031.
The relationship between the pair began in 2014 and was most recently renewed in 2019. The latest multi-million-pound agreement will see the two organisations collaborating even more closely, ensuring proceeds generated from the sale of official WRU travel packages through Gullivers Sports Travel continue to be re-invested into Welsh rugby.
In addition to this deal, Gullivers Sports Travel, Events International has extended its partnership with Welsh rugby to provide official WRU off-site hospitality for the same period.
Both deals ensure proceeds generated from official tickets and travel packages are fed back into the game in Wales at all levels.
Gullivers Sports Travel and Events International will continue to support traveling Welsh Rugby fans as they follow their national team. Wales head to South Africa this summer to play three Tests in Pretoria, Bloemfontein and then Cape Town and host New Zealand, Argentina, and Australia in Cardiff in the autumn.
Neil Salmon, Managing Director of Gullivers Sports Travel and Events International said, “We are delighted to have agreed a long-term extension to our partnership with the Welsh Rugby Union.”
“Looking ahead, we have a fantastic Autumn Nations Series in Cardiff this year and in 2023 we have a couple of pretty special Cardiff Guinness Six Nations matchdays to deliver with the visits of Ireland and England; and, of course, later in the year we’ll be looking after thousands of Welsh fans across France during Rugby World Cup 2023.”
WRU CEO Steve Phillips added, “Our new partnership means rugby fans will be able to access enhanced, unique and exclusive WRU packages delivered with the established expertise of Gullivers Sports Travel.”
“Starting in South Africa, where Wales tour this summer, and moving to our Autumn Nations Series matches, to next year’s Guinness Six Nations and into the Rugby World Cup in France, Gullivers Sports Travel will be on hand to service every need of the travelling Wales supporter and to offer the very best of matchday experiences whether at home in Cardiff or for away matches.
“We are delighted with the new deal and the opportunity for Welsh rugby to benefit in this vibrant and thriving business is one which will pay significant dividends for the game over the next nine years.”
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