Wimbledon helps Sportsworld win gold at sport event management awardsSharearticle:
International Event Services company, Sportsworld, won gold in the hospitality category for the annual International Sports Event Management (ISEM) awards, held at the Cumberland Hotel in London (6 November).
Sportsworld, part of the TUI Sports division, was recognised for the delivery and management of its Fairway Village hospitality at The Championships, Wimbledon 2013.The International Sports Event Management Awards, now in their 7th year, are the only awards to recognise excellence in the global sports event management industry.Sportsworld beat a shortlist that included Keith Prowse for The Championships Wimbledon, Octagon for FIFA Confederation Cup, Velux/European Handball Federation for the Velux EHF Champions League, Icon for the UEFA Champions League (UniCredit) and Mutua for the Mutua Madrid Open.Sportsworld were presented with the Gold Award, having shown a strong commercial strategy when corporate budgets are under pressure. The judges felt that Sportsworld met all the criteria when delivering a luxurious VIP hospitality experience.Mike Stevens, Events Services Director at Sportsworld, says: 'We are delighted that our Fairway Village, Wimbledon experience has been recognised by industry experts. It is a terrific endorsement and reward for our Wimbledon team who worked tirelessly to provide the highest level of customer service.Sportsworld, appointed by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), is an official hospitality agent and overseas tour operator to The Championships, Wimbledon. Now in its 22nd year of appointment, Sportsworld delivers a wide range of corporate hospitality and tours packages to the exclusive Fairway Village facility.Photo: Ed Hula, left, presents Mike Stevens, right, Event Services Director and Liz Turnbull, Event Manager of Sportsworld with the ISEM International Hospitality Award.Any conference-related news? Email sarah@mashmedia.net
12 Nov 13
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