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COMPANY PORTFOLIO
COMPANY PORTFOLIO T: (00353) 7491 23888 E: sports@champions-travel.com W: www.champions-travel.com
CONTENTS
04 COMPANY OVERVIEW
05 WHO WE ARE
07 OFFICIAL CLUB PARTNERS
08 CORPORATE CLUB ENDORSEMENTS
09 CORPORATE CLIENT ENDORSEMENTS
11 OUR PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
12 PREMIER LEAGUE TEAMS
28 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS
30 LA LIGA TEAMS
32 SERIE A TEAMS
34 CONCERTS & EVENTS
36 ADD-ON ATTRACTIONS
38 TRAVEL HOTELS
40 WHITE LABEL & API
43 B2B DATABASE
44 MEET THE TEAM
46 CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
SEASON 2018/2019
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the company
M
anaging Director Kevin Ward grew up in London. A major football
fan, he spent his early years attending football matches and
travelling throughout Europe following his favourite team -
WHO WE ARE Manchester United, and experiencing first-hand what some of
Established: 2011 Team: 16 Key Players Europe’s top stadiums had to offer. Kevin was able to translate this passion
into a career and today runs one of the most successful sports and events
PARTNERS companies in the UK and Ireland.
Official Partners of the major English and Being heavily involved in the Sports Event Industry, Kevin had a clear vision
European football and sports clubs and of how he wanted to approach the concept of Champions Travel and how
Wembley Stadium and the London 02
he imagined it would perform in the marketplace.
Arena.
Champions Travel was founded in 2011 in the midst of the economic
OUR CLIENTS crisis – a difficult time for any new business. Champions Travel had a unique
Corporate companies, concierge offering, however, in being able to partner with the top Football Clubs across
companies, the travel trade and loyal England and Europe. The relationship Kevin has established with the clubs
sports fans. enables him to negotiate the best packages for his customers.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE Over the past 8 years, Champions Travel has managed to buck the
We offer official hospitality at Arsenal FC, economic trend and see their allocation of stock along with their demand for
Chelsea FC, Liverpool FC, Manchester packages increase year on year with a current turnover of over €12 million.
United FC, Manchester City FC, Tottenham
Hotspur FC, West Ham United FC, Fulham
FC, Watford FC, Newcastle United FC,
Everton FC, Crystal Palace FC,
Real Madrid, AC Milan, Juventus
and Barcelona.
THE EXPERIENCE
Direct access to official, exclusive packages
and guaranteed best seats. “WE ARE A TEAM
AND WE ALL
HAVE A CRUCIAL
PART TO PLAY”
Kevin Ward, MD
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Who we are PHILOSOPHY
At Champions Travel, professionalism, client relations and quality of product
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and service have become synonymous with our name. It is these qualities
which drive our team, our actions and decision making. We are proud to say
hampions Travel are one of the largest and most we strive for perfection in everything we do.
professional official ticket agents in the UK, Ireland
and across Europe. We hold official agent status MISSION
with all of the top English premier league clubs Our mission is simple. To deliver the best service and most exclusive match
day hospitality and tickets to our customers.
and work closely with a network of official agents across
the UK & Europe to ensure we can always meet the SERVICE PROMISE
demand for any event. All of our stock is clearly laid out on We aim to maintain our status as industry leader in terms of product range
an online bespoke, live order database which is accessible and quantities, and also customer satisfaction and service quality.
24/7. No matter where in the world you are, you are able
to place your order and receive immediate confirmation PARTNER WITH US
The concept of team is something that Kevin Ward, our MD, feels very
and peace of mind. We serve our global client list with strongly about. Every member of the Champions Travel team has an
maximum efficiency. important role to play. When you work with us, you can be safe in the
knowledge that you are dealing with a professional, dedicated company
who will provide a first class service and unrivalled experience – from initial
enquiry to final whistle.
CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018/2019
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OUR STATUS Official Club Partners 06 SEASON 2018/2019 CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
A MAN BUILT A TEAM
TO OFFER A WORLD
CLASS SPORTING
EXPERIENCE
CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018/2019
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OUR STATUS
Official Club Endorsements
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC MANCHESTER CITY FC CHELSEA FC
We are delighted to continue our relationship It is a pleasure to work with the team at We are delighted to continue working with
with Champions Travel as we move into Champions Travel. They provide the most Champions Travel this season, 2018/2019.
our brand New Stadium and welcome in an efficient and most friendly service both to Champions Travel are one of our trusted
exciting new era for the club. their suppliers and their clients, we have Official Hospitality Agents for Chelsea
had nothing but great feedback from their Football Club and I can confirm they have
They have become one of the founding customers. been working with us for a number of
members of our New Stadium Tottenham years now.
Hotspur Travel Club and we greatly All of us here at Manchester City are
recognise and appreciate them as a delighted to have you on board with us for Sophie Sitbon
hospitality reseller of the highest calibre another successful season! Client Services Executive
who operate with efficiency and quality. Chelsea FC
Fiona Barclay
Steven Shepherd Business Development Manager
Senior Sales Executive Manchester City FC
Tottenham Hotspur FC
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CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
Corporate Client Endorsements
Having worked with Champions Travel for Tullet Prebon have been using Champions Champions Travel have become one of our
a number of years now, they simply cannot Travel for the majority of our football, rugby, main suppliers for tickets and hospitality,
do enough for us to ensure every event is Wimbledon and concert tickets since 2004. initially for football but now for many other
a success whilst offering value for money. sports and entertainment events.
Their friendliness, reliability and dedication During this time the levels of service, quality
is second to none. of tickets, prompt delivery and competitive Our members demand competitive
pricing has been of the highest standard. pricing coupled with seamless service and
Every aspect is handled with the utmost Champions Travel provide both of these.
professionalism and the service is always top We look forward to continuing our close Reliability is absolutely key when we look to
class. We are looking forward to a long and relationship in the future work with suppliers and we have never been
prosperous relationship throughout 2018 let down by the team at Champions.
and beyond. Reed Stitchman Champions Travel are an absolute pleasure
to deal with and I sincerely hope our
Claire Staples relationship will continue for many years
to come.
Tom Miller
CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018/2019
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OUR CLIENTS 10 SEASON 18/19 CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
PRODUCT
PORTFOLIO
SEASON
CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018-2019
11THE PREMIER LEAGUE Arsenal FC Whether you’re looking to network with clients or relax with friends and family, we have the perfect package to suit your needs. With hospi- tality beginning two and a half hours pre-match and up until one hour post-match, you have ample time to enjoy the full Arsenal experience. 12 SEASON 2018/2019 CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
ARSENAL FC
PACKAGES
CLUB LEVEL PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Club Level Business Seat Block 72 – 76
• Access to a range of Club Level bars & restaurants
• Complimentary bar at half time (beer, wine &
soft drinks)
• Match programme
• Complimentary tickets for the Arsenal museum
• Stadium tour included
• Gift voucher for Arsenal megastore
MEAL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
Three course buffet meal in the Highbury restaurant
or Woolwich Suite pre match
ALLOCATION
COMPETITIONS AVAILABLE
• The Premier League Champions Travel hold Arsenal FC Club Level packages
• The Emirates FA Cup for each home game played at the Emirates Stadium.
• The Carabao Cup Our tickets are grouped in one section so we can
• The Europa League guarantee seating together for large orders.
Champions Travel official allocation is Club Level
business seat block 72-76
Reference https://premiumconcierge.arsenal.com
CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018/2019
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CHELSEA FC
Venture down Fulham
Road and you will
come across one of the
capital’s most impressive
sporting landmarks,
Stamford Bridge, the
home of Chelsea FC since 1905. Although
soon to be redeveloped into a modern
60,000 seat stadium, the current Stamford
Bridge offers a traditional football
experience with the four unique stands
right on top of the action. As an official
hospitality agent, Champions Travel
offer exclusive access to four distinctive
hospitality options, Captains Bar Package,
Centenary Club Package, Zola & Wise
Suites Package and the Museum Package
- Each offers a unique and memorable
Matchday experience.
14 SEASON 2018/2019 CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIOCHELSEA FC
PACKAGES MUSEUM PACKAGE ALLOCATION
• West Stand Upper seats
CAPTAINS BAR PACKAGE • Snacks on arrival Across our four package options Champions Travel hold
• Official Chelsea FC match ticket • Pre-match mini behind the scenes tour Official Chelsea FC match tickets for each home game
• Executive leather seating in East Stand, Middle Tier • Pre-match two course hot and cold bowl food played at Stamford Bridge. As with all of our packages,
• Complimentary tea/coffee • Interactive chef’s table seating together is guaranteed.
• Match programme • Complimentary bar
• Facility access 2 hrs pre and 1 hr post match • Matchday programme COMPETITIONS AVAILABLE
• Exclusive Chelsea gift • The Premier League
CENTENARY CLUB PACKAGE • Appearance by Chelsea legends • The Emirates FA Cup
• Official Chelsea FC match ticket • Europa League
• Executive leather seating in East Stand, Middle Tier • The Carabao Cup
• Pre match three-course buffet meal
• Complimentary tea/coffee
• Match programme
• Facility access 3 hrs pre and 1 hr post match
ZOLA & WISE SUITES PACKAGES
• Official Chelsea FC match ticket
• Seating located in West Upper Stand around the
penalty area
• Pre match meal of canapés and bowl food
• Complimentary bar & tea/coffee
• Match programme
• Cakes & biscuits served in the suite at half time
• Finger food served in suite at full time
• Facility access 2½ hrs pre and 1 hr post match
CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018/2019
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MANCHESTER UNITED FC
There is nothing
quite like a visit
to the Theatre
of Dreams to
see Manchester
United, one of
the most famous
football teams in the word. With
four fantastic hospitality options to
choose from we have the perfect
package for you to see some of the
biggest name sin the game play at
old Trafford. Whether for business
or pleasure, there is a match day VIP
package to suit all needs.
16 SEASON 2018/2019 CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIOMANCHESTER UNITED FC
PACKAGES ALLOCATION
INTERNATIONAL SUITE With four different
• Official Manchester United FC Match Ticket packages available,
• Seating in the Stretford End Block W205 Champions travel now
• Executive padded seats hold match packages for
• Lounge access every home game at Old
• Complimentary Match day programme Trafford.
• Complimentary tea/coffee
• Facility access 2 hrs pre kick-off and 1 hr post match COMPETITIONS
AVAILABLE
KIT ROOM • The Premier League
• Official Manchester United FC Match Ticket • The Emirates FA Cup
• Seating in the North West Quadrant Block NW3435 • The Champions
• Executive padded seats League
• Lounge access • The Carabao Cup
• Complimentary match day programme
• Complimentary tea/coffee
• Facility access 2 hrs pre kick-off and 1 hr post match
MUSEUM SUITE POST MATCH HOSPITALITY
• Official Manchester United FC Match Ticket
• Executive padded seats in North Stand Block N3408
• Champagne reception
• Two-course meal
• Complimentary bar
• Manchester United former player Q&A
• Match day programme & gift
LANCASHIRE HOSPITALITY
• Matchday VIP ticket
• Champagne on arrival
• Three-course meal
• Post-match hot and cold snacks
• Complimentary bar
• Manchester United former player Q&A
• Matchday programme & gift
• 10% discount voucher for the Megastore
CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018/2019
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LIVERPOOL FC
There’s something
special about
Liverpool Football
Club, the electric
atmosphere, the
excitement and the
passion. As a match day VIP, you’ll combine the
buzz of a match day with exceptional hospitality
and a feast of football, giving you a unique and
memorable experience. Our range of hospitality
packages suit all needs and requirements, so
whether you are treating yourself or family,
looking to book for a group celebration or
entertaining clients, there’s a season packed full
of exciting fixtures to choose from. Whichever
option you choose you can be sure of a match day
experience that combines first class hospitality,
thrilling football and a day to remember. Providing
memories that last longer than 90 minutes.
18 SEASON 2018/2019 CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIOLIVERPOOL FC
PACKAGES PREMIER CLUB ALLOCATION
• Seats in executive section of the Centenary Stand
Champions Travel continue their partnership as an blocks CE3, CE4, CE6, CE7 With packages for every game at Anfield stadium, we can
official match break supplier of Liverpool FC – one of • Access to the Shankley and Paisley suites guarantee seating together for large groups.
only three companies worldwide with this status, we are • Pre match 2 course buffet meal
now into our third year of a four year deal. This exclusive • Complimentary match day programme COMPETITIONS AVAILABLE
partnership allows Champions Travel access to the brand • In lounge betting facilities • The Premier League
new Code Lounge within the newly expanded Main • Cash Bar • The Emirates FA Cup
Stand. Champions Travel also have extra official Liverpool • The Champions League
Hospitality Packages for each game in the Premier Club. • The Carabao Cup
CODE LOUNGE PACKAGES
• Lower tier main stand seating Blocks L11 & L12
• Complimentary half time drinks
• Complimentary match programme
• Street food available to purchase
• LFC legends in attendance
• Pre match entertainment
CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018/2019
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TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
The 2018/2019 season will be
Tottenham Hotspur’s first at
the new Tottenham Hotspur
Stadium. The new stadium will
have a capacity of 62,062 and
uninterrupted views for everyone,
more leg room and spectators
closer to the pitch than any other comparable
ground in the UK. Set to be one of the finest
stadiums anywhere in the world, it will provide
a new benchmark for stadium experiences, and
Champions Travel are excited to be a part of this
new era for Tottenham Hotspur FC.
PACKAGES
TRAVEL CLUB
• Premium Seating in level three.
• Lounge access
• Food Voucher
• Complimentary half-time bar
• Matchday programme
GENERAL ADMISSION
• Official General Admission Ticket in level 5
& Panoramic London Bus Tour
• Large groupings available
ALLOCATION
COMPETITIONS AVAILABLE
Champions Travel hold packages for every • The Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur home game and large • The Emirates FA Cup
groups available. • The Champions League
• The Carabao Cup
20 SEASON 2018/2019 CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIOTHE PREMIER LEAGUE
MANCHESTER CITY FC
A glorious split-second, from a
momentous match in their history,
immortalised in a new bar in the
Etihad Stadium. 93:20 is a light and
airy bar, the perfect place to relax
and enjoy your match day with
friends and family. Fans in 93:20
can watch all the match action
from a padded seat, gain access to
the sports bar before the match,
at half time and full time. Fans also
receive a match day programme.
PACKAGES
93:20 SUITE PACKAGE
• Executive padded seats in Block 209/210 & 220/221
• Match day programme
• 93:20 Executive Lounge Access 1 1/2 hrs pre match
and 1 hr post match
CITIZENS HOSPITALITY PACKAGE ALLOCATION
• Padded Seating along the half-way line Block 205
• Stunning panoramic views of the pitch from your Champions Travel have packages
private table available for every fixture at the
• 3 course meal magnificent Ethiad Stadium.
• Complimentary bar (Beer, Wine & Soft drinks)
• VIP Parking COMPETITIONS AVAILABLE
• Complimentary Match day programme • The Premier League
• The Emirates FA Cup
• The Champions League
• The Carabao Cup
CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018/2019
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EVERTON FC
The People’s Club includes a meal
and access to a private bar, so you
PACKAGES
can enjoy the warm-up to kick-off THE PEOPLE’S CLUB
and soak up that great atmosphere • Executive seat in the Sir Philip Carter Park Stand
Plus, to ensure you don’t miss any • One course hot meal
of the action on the pitch your • Complimentary Match day programme
executive seats offer excellent • Cash bar available
unobstructed views behind the goal • Complimentary Half time tea and coffee
in the Park End Stand. • Access to The Peoples Club Lounge three hours pre
match and one hour post
COMPETITIONS AVAILABLE
• The Premier League
• The Emirates FA Cup
• The Carabao Cup
22 SEASON 2018/2019 CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIOTHE PREMIER LEAGUE
NEWCASTLE UNITED FC
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle
upon Tyne, that currently plays in the Premier League. The Club has been a member of the Premier
PACKAGE
League for all but three years of the competitions history. Newcastle United was founded in 1892 by the NEWCASTLE GALLOWGATE CLUB PACKAGE
merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, • Hot Deli Sandwich & Side
St James’ Park, ever since. The ground was developed into an all-seater stadium in the mid 1990’s and • Executive balcony stadium seating
now has a capacity of 52,354. • Cash bar facility
• Access to Gallowgate lounge 2 hours pre and 1 hour
post match
• Complimentary match day programme
ALLOCATION
We have tickets available for every home game at
St James’ Park
COMPETITIONS
• Premier League
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WATFORD FC
Champions Travel are continuing their successful
partnership with Watford for the 2018/2019
season. We have two packages available at
Vicarage Road – the Directors Lounge Hospitality
Package and longside lower tier seating.
PACKAGES
LONGSIDE LOWER TIER GENERAL ADMISSION
• Longside Lower Graham Taylor Stand Seating
• Match programme
• Food Voucher
DIRECTORS LOUNGE HOSPITALITY
• Executive seats
• Upper Graham Taylor Stand
• Pre match meal
• Match day programme
COMPETITONS AVAILABLE
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• The Premier League
• The Emirates FA Cup
• The Carabao Cup
24 SEASON 2018/2019 CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIOTHE PREMIER LEAGUE
CRYSTAL PALACE FC
Crystal Palace Football Club is an English
professional football club based in South
Norwood, London, that plays in the
Premier League. Champions Travel are
delighted to be offering official executive
packages at Selhurst Park for the
2018/2019 premier league season.
PACKAGES
OFFICIAL MAIN STAND PACKAGE
• Main stand seating
• London panoramic bus tour
OFFICIAL ARTHUR WAITE STAND
• London Panoramic Evening bus tour
EXECUTIVE BOX SEATS
• Seats located in the Whitehorse Lane End
• Outside balcony seating
• Match programme
ALLOCATION
Champions Travel have official packages
available for every game at Selhurst Park for the
2018/2019 premier league season. COMPETITONS AVAILABLE
• The Premier League
• The Emirates FA Cup
• The Carabao Cup
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WEST HAM UNITED FC
PACKAGES
GENERAL ADMISSION PACKAGE
• Official shortside Upper/Lower & longside Upper Tier
• Blocks 217-225, 124/125 & 212-214
• Evening panoramic tour of London
West Ham United rightly have a proud • Available in large groupings
tradition in English football for playing
entertaining, attacking football. It is an ACADEMY PACKAGE
approach that has thrilled millions since • Access to the lounge prior to kick off
the east London club was formed in 1900. • VIP Seating in the West Stand
At the end of the 2015/2016 season, they • Complimentary half time drink (Beers, Wines & Soft drinks)
moved from the Boelyn Ground to London • Guest Appearance from Hammers Legends
Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. • Complimentary Match day programme
ALLOCATION
Champions Travel have official
ticket packages available for
all games at West Ham’s home
ground for the 2018/2019
season.
COMPETITONS
AVAILABLE
• The Premier League
• The Emirates FA Cup
• The Carabao Cup
26 SEASON 2018/2019 CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIOTHE PREMIER LEAGUE
FULHAM FC
Fulham football Club was founded in
1879 and is the oldest established London
Football Team to have played in the
Premier League. Champions travel are
proud to be working with Fulham as they
return to the Premiership after four years
in the Championship.
PACKAGES
• Executive Box in Putney End / Riverside
Corner
• Balcony Seats Outside of Box
• Pre match 2 course buffet meal
• Complimentary half time and full time
snacks and refreshments
• Complimentary match day programme
• Access 2 hours pre and 1 hour post match
GENERAL ADMISSION
Official General Admission seats in Putney End
Large Groupings available.
COMPETITONS AVAILABLE
• The Premier League
• The Emirates FA Cup
• The Carabao Cup
CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018/2019
27THE CHAMPIONSHIP
SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP
Champions Travel are
delighted to be offering
packages to the Sky
Bet Championship for
the 2018/2019 season.
Please see some
selected teams and
packages available. All LEEDS SWANSEA
other teams available
on request.
UNITED FC CITY FC
PACKAGE INCLUDES: PACKAGE INCLUDES: OTHER
• Shortside seats behind • Official match ticket AVAILABLE
•
the goal
Stadium Collection
• Various seating
locations available
TEAMS
Aston Villa
• Hospitality Upgrade • Large groupings
Birmingham
Available available
Blackburn
Bolton
Bristol City
Derby County
Hull City
Ipswich Town
Middlesbrough
Millwall
STOKE QUEENS PARK BRENTFORD Norwich City
CITY FC RANGERS FC FC
Nottingham Forest
Preston
Reading
PACKAGE INCLUDES: PACKAGE INCLUDES: PACKAGE INCLUDES: Rotherham
• Seats in Block 10 • Official match ticket • Official match ticket
Sheffield Wednesday
• Official paper tickets • Hospitality upgrades • Various seating
Sheffield United
• Hospitality upgrade available available
West Bromwich Albion
available • Large groupings • Large groupings
Wigan Athletic
• Large groupings available available
available • E-Tickets
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REAL MADRID CF
The magnificent Santiago Bernaneu stadium with its 80,000 plus capacity is home of Real Madrid CF, PACKAGES
one of the most successful club sides in world football. Real Madrid have continually endeavoured to
bring the most talented footballers on the planet to the Spanish capital with world record breaking BRONZE: Behind Goal Top Tier
signings such as Gareth Bale. With spectacular hospitality options also available, it is fair to say that the SILVER: Longside Top Tier
Santiago Bernabé u is truly a world class stadium with world class entertainment on and off the pitch. GOLD: Longside Middle Tier
VIP: VIP Lounge with Complimentary Meal and Bar
ALLOCATION
Champions travel have access to seats in each of the
Bronze, Silver, Gold and VIP categories. Stadium Tour,
Museum and souvenirs can be organised on request.
COMPETITIONS AVAILABLE
• La Liga
• Copa Del Rey
• Uefa Champions League
30 SEASON 2018/2019 CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIOLA LIGA/SPAIN
FC BARCELONA
FC Barcelona is “more than a club” in Catalonia because it is the sports
club that most represents the country and is also one of its greatest
PACKAGES
ambassadors. The slogan “more than a club” expresses the commitment BRONZE: Behind Goal Top Tier
that Futbol Club Barcelona has maintained and still maintains beyond SILVER: Longside Top Tier
what belongs in the realm of sport. GOLD: Longside Middle Tier
VIP: VIP Lounge with complimentary Meal and Bar
ALLOCATION
Champions Travel have access to seats for every game
at the Nou Camp. Stadium tours can also be added to
any package.
COMPETITIONS AVAILABLE
• La Liga
• Copa Del Rey
• Uefa Champions League
CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018/2019
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AC MILAN
AC Milan is an Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in Serie A.
AC Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman
PACKAGES
Alfred Edwards among others. The club has spent its entire history, with the BRONZE: Behind Goal Top Tier
exception of 1980-81 and 1982-83 seasons, in the top flight of Italian football. SILVER: Longside Top Tier
AC Milan play their home games at the San Siro stadium which they share with city GOLD: Longside Middle Tier
neighbours and fierce rivals Inter Milan. VIP: VIP Lounge with complimentary Meal and Bar
ALLOCATION
Champions Travel have access to a wide range of official
AC Milan tickets. All tickets are E-Tickets.
COMPETITIONS AVAILABLE
• Serie A
• Copa Italia
(Source of information: www.acmilan.com)
32 SEASON 2018/2019 CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIOSERIE A/ITALY
JUVENTUS Fc
Juventus Football Club, also colloquially called “Juve” is an Italian football club based in
Turin, Piedmont. The club is the third oldest of its kind in the country and has spent the
PACKAGES
majority of its history, in the top flight First Division. Juventus play their home games at BRONZE: Behind Goal Top Tier
the Allianz Stadium which was opened at the beginning of the 2011/2012 season and SILVER: Longside Top Tier
has a capacity of 41,000. GOLD: Longside Middle Tier
VIP: VIP Lounge with complimentary Meal and Bar
ALLOCATION
Champions Travel are delighted once again to be able
to offer official Juventus packages for every game at the
Allianz Stadium.
COMPETITIONS AVAILABLE
• Serie A
• Copa Italia
• UEFA Champions League
CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018/2019
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wembley stadium •
•
2018-19 EVENTS
ENGLAND INTERNATIONALS
NFL INTERNATIONAL SERIES
PACKAGES
Our official agent status with Wembley stadium
gives access to Club Wembley seating to watch
• CARABAO CUP FINAL events at Wembley stadium. We are also able to
• FA CUP SEMI FINALS & FINAL offer Premium General Admission seats in Level
• COMMUNITY SHIELD 2, Silver and Gold Club Wembley options and
• THE EAGLES Bobby Moore hospitality as upgrades.
CLUB WEMBLEY PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Official Club Wembley Seating
Wembley Stadium is one of the • Event Programme
world’s most iconic venues and • Club Wembley Concourse Access
home to Club Wembley. Club • E-Tickets
Wembley means you will enjoy
outstanding views for some
of the world’s greatest events.
With a host of seating and
hospitality options, your perfect
Wembley experience awaits.
34 SEASON 2018/2019 CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIOCONCERTS & EVENTS
02 arena london
The O2 Arena is one of the
world’s most popular music
and entertainment venues. It is
home to an array of world class
experiences and attractions,
all in an iconic setting. During
the year the O2 Arena hosts
various concert acts and
sporting events.
2018-19 EVENTS
AUG 2018 DEC 2018 & JAN/APR
• BRITNEY SPEARS 2019
• PETE TONG
SEPT 2018 • LAURYN HILL
• BARRY MANILOW • MARIAH CAREY
• ARCTIC MONKEYS • PAUL MCCARTNEY
• KYLIE MINOGUE
• MICHAEL BUBLE ANNUAL EVENTS
• ATP WORLD TOUR
OCT 2018 FINALS
• MICHAEL MCINTYRE • NBA BASKETBALL PACKAGES
• JEFF LYNNES ELO • BRIT AWARDS
• U2 • NATIONAL Champions Travel hold VIP Seats for all events
TELEVISION AWARDS at the O2 Arena London. Packages Include;
NOV 2018 • Official event ticket
• ANDREA BOCELLI • Seats located in block 102 or 103
• FLORENCE AND THE • American Express Lounge access
MACHINE • Hospitality upgrades available
• PETE TONG • E tickets
CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018/2019
35ENTERTAINMENT
city attractions
This season we can offer all our customers added
excitement. When booking an event with us, you
can now choose extra entertainment options to
make your trip even more memorable. Whether
you’re in London and would like to visit the
iconic London Zoo or the world famous Madame
Tussauds. Maybe you are in Liverpool, why not THE LONDON EYE
visit the legendary Cavern Club, world renowned n At 135 metres, the EDF Energy London Eye is one
for helping launch The Beatles, take their Magical of the world’s tallest observation wheels, providing
Mystery Bus tour and see how it all began. If you up to 40-kilometre of panoramic views on a clear dat.
are in Manchester, add Legoland Discovery Centre The gradual rotation in one of the 32 high –tech glass
to your match ticket and lose yourself in a world capsules takes approximately 30 minutes, offering
of blocks and imagination. Make your trip one to breath-taking views of London and its famous
remember with Champions Travel’s list of exciting landmarks. Included with every ticket is entry to the
new add-ons. London Eye 4D experience, an inspiring journey of
discovery that brings London to life through unique
perspectives and multi-sensory special effects.
36 SEASON 2018/2019 CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIOENTERTAINMENT
ZSL LONDON ZOO HARRY POTTER LEGOLAND LONDON HARD ROCK CAFÉ MAGICAL
n The world’s oldest scientific WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY CENTRE DUCK TOURS MANCHESTER MYSTERY TOUR
zoo, opened in 1928. Today STUDIO TOUR n Step inside the UK’s biggest n London Duck Tour’s classic n Enjoy freshly prepared n Step aboard the colourful
it houses a collection of 758 n Warner Bros. Studio box of LEGO bricks! Join the tour takes you around the American classic favourites. Magical Mystery Tour bus for
species of animals and has tour London gives you the battle on Kingdom Quest – beating heart of London – From flavourful salads a fun and fascinating 2 hour
daily events such as Giraffe opportunity to enter the an interactive LEGO laser where royalty mixes with to savoury entrée’s our tour of Beatles Liverpool.
High Tea and Spiders Live, magical world of Harry Potter ride, feel a part of the story parliament and pageantry! chefs use only the freshest You’ll see all the places
where you can get up close with a visit to the captivating in the 4D cinema, learn top You start with the city’s ingredients to create culinary associated with John, Paul,
and personal with some of studios that produced the LEGO building secrets from millennium landmark, the perfection for every guest George and Ringo as they
their friendly bird eating most successful film series of the master model builder, see London eye. Then you’ll that walks through our grew up, met and formed the
spiders in Europe’s only all time! See the imaginative iconic landmarks made from be taken past Westminster doors. Champions Travel are band that would take the pop
spider walk-through. You sets, costumes and props LEGO in MINILAND, sing Abbey and the home of the delighted to be able to offer world by storm.
also have the chance to see used and worn by your karaoke in Olivia’s House, current Prime Minister, no 10 exclusive coupons with every
ZSL zoos newest exhibit favourite characters in the earn your LEGO City Forest downing st. On to the refined booking for Manchester
Land of the Lions, with three films during this unique Pursuit Drivers Licence, roads of st James, with its based football match’s, that
walkways covering 2,500sqm walking tour. Showcasing the become a fireman in our soft gentlemen’s clubs, ancient give you 10% of in the Hard
with thrilling, immersive best in British filmmaking play area and much more! royal palace, shops fit for Rock Café Rock Shop or a
Indian themed areas that and revealing some closely Located at Barton Square a king and the hotel to top complimentary draft beer or
allow you to get closer than guarded production secrets, at intu Trafford Centre, them all, The Ritz! Then onto soft drink with the purchase
ever before to mighty Asiatic the Warner Bros. Studio Tour LEGOLAND Discovery Buckingham Palace, Tate of a main course in the
Lions. London is a wizardly delight Centre is the ultimate place Britain before the dramatic restaurant.
SEA LIFE
for all the family! for LEGO fans – both young splashdown into the Thames.
MANCHESTER
and old!
n Be transported into an
amazing underwater world at
the UK’s Newest Aquarium.
Come nose-to-nose with
MADAME TUSSAUDS LONDON Ernie, our stunning giant
CITY green sea turtle, and prepare
n Filled with 14 exciting interactive zones and the amazing Marvel SIGHTSEEING
Super Heroes 4D movie experience, Madame Tussauds London for astonishingly close views
n The world’s leading bus tour of everything from humble
combines glitz and glamour with incredible history with over 300 wax operator, with distinctive buses
figures. Walk down the red carpet and strike a pose with Kate Winslet clownfish and seahorses
and friendly staff, the choice in to graceful rays. To get any
and Johnny Depp, before stepping into our interactive sports zone selected cities between multi-
alongside Usain Bolt and David Beckham. Start your royal experience closer you’d have to get wet!
lingual commentary, sightseeing
with a once-in-a-lifetime audience with The Queen and the Duke and has never been so much fun! Hop
Duchess of Cambridge before stepping onto stage with music icons. On and Hop Off as much as you
like at any of the bus stops on the
route and see all the best sights
and attractions that the town or
city has to offer.
CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018/2019
37HOTEL OPTIONS
Hotel Allocations
LONDON LOCATIONS LIVERPOOL LOCATIONS
HAMPTON BY HILTON QUEENS HOTEL THE CUMBERLAND THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL & SPA
WATERLOO 324 Seven Sisters Rd, Finsbury Park, Great Cumberland Place, 6 Sir Thomas Street, Liverpool, L1 6BR
157 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8XA London, N4 2AP London W1H 7DL
n The DoubleTree Hotel & Spa Liverpool
n Situated just a five minute walk n Just a 2-minute walk from Finsbury n The Cumberland Hotel is in the heart is a newly renovated, historic hotel in
from London Waterloo train station, Park Station, Queens Hotel offers a 24- of London. Rooms are available from the heart of the city, where stunning
the contemporary Hampton by Hilton hour front desk and hearty breakfasts. Thursday through to Sunday night. Corinthian architecture meets
London Waterloo hotel offers guests The Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal Hyde Park, Oxford Street and Marble contemporary upscale comfort. Enjoy a
an elegant, yet affordable base in the FC, is just a kilometre away. Bedrooms Arch Station are all at your doorstep signature warm chocolate chip cookie
heart of London. Located south of the are stylishly decorated, and each has when you stay at The Cumberland, on arrival, before letting your tensions
River Thames, near St. George’s Circus a private modern bathroom with free making it ideal for a trip to visit any of melt away in the luxurious eforea spa.
and Waterloo Bridge, the hotel offers toiletries. All rooms feature a flat-screen London’s Premier League teams. Treat yourself to a champagne afternoon
fantastic connectivity throughout TV, free Wi-Fi, work desk, and most have tea in the 19th century Library Lounge
London via nearby Underground views over Finsbury Park. and visit Koukash Bar and Restaurant,
stations and bus stops. our fantastic destination restaurant.
38 SEASON 2018/2019 CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIOWHERE TO STAY
Champions Travel hold allocations at all the below hotels for the 2018/2019 season,
various room types available and rates available on request!
MANCHESTER LOCATIONS
THE DAYS INN LIVERPOOL STAYBRIDGE SUITES THE PORTLAND HOTEL HILTON MANCHESTER
James St, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 7PQ LIVERPOOL HOTEL MANCHESTER DEANSGATE HOTEL
21 Keel Wharf, Liverpool L3 4FN 3-5 Portland Street, Piccadilly Gardens, 303 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ
n Days Inn Liverpool City Centre is Manchester City Centre, M1 6DP
proud to offer 154 stylish and spacious n A smart all-suite hotel close to n Hilton Manchester Deansgate
bedrooms, located on James Street Liverpool’s waterfront and Liverpool n This 3 Star hotel is located right in showcases stylish rooms and suites, a
in the heart of Liverpool’s business John Lennon Airport, and a short walk the City Centre, overlooking Piccadilly stunning cocktail bar with panoramic
district. Days Inn is a short walk away from the city centre Staybridge Suites Gardens and a short walk from views and magnificent event space,
from Liverpool One, Albert Dock, ACC, Liverpool hotel provides a home from Manchester Piccadilly station, The all in the heart of Manchester. Housed
the Echo Arena as well as the countless home, apartment-style accommodation Portland Manchester City Centre hotel in the 47-story iconic Beetham Tower,
galleries, museums and all of Liverpool’s just eight miles from Liverpool John is an obvious and popular choice for this Manchester hotel is a destination
must see hot spots! The hotel is located Lennon Airport (LPL) and less than a Football Fans. Recently transformed in itself. Discover exciting attractions
only 3 miles from Anfield Football 15-minute drive from Liverpool Lime following a substantial refurbishment. nearby, including the iconic Old
Stadium. Street railway station. There’s on-site The hotel is located only 1.5 miles to Trafford football stadium, or enjoy the
parking for guests and it’s an easy walk the Etihad Stadium and 3.5 miles to Old city’s bustling nightlife.
to the city centre. Trafford football stadium.
CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018/2019
39WEBSITE SERVICE
WHITE LABEL SERVICE
C
hampions Travel are delighted to announce This new approach to third party integration will
that we are now able to offer a new White allow trade customers the maximum flexibility when
Label Service for all our trade partners. This designing their site, and still provide a seamless and
service will allow trade customers to easily easy to implement, connection to the Champions’ order
integrate their existing website with the processing system.
Champions Travel system, using Iframe technology,
similar to that used by payment gateways. HOW DOES THE WHITE LABEL WORK?
The White Label services allow a third-party web site
to call web pages hosted by Champions Travel and
imbed these pages in an Iframe in the page on the trade
customer’s site. This means that the look and feel of the
Merchant PoS web site is completely under the customer’s control,
Your Brand
but the functionality required to display a list of events,
place an order or display a list of invoices all remain part
of the Champions site. From the user’s perspective the
browsing experience is seamless and the integration
requirements are the simplest possible.
WHY USE THE SERVICE?
Using Iframe technology to integrate with the
Champions Travel system is by far the simplest method
integrate with Champions Travel. It provides users
browsing the web site with a seamless experience
similar to that of making a payment using any payment
Merchant name and colours gateway.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO
SET THIS UP?
Champions Travel will, on request, be pleased to
provide details of how to integrate with our system
using this approach. We suggest you ask the person
responsible for developing your web site to contact us.
40 SEASON 2018/2019 CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIODATA SERVICE
ONLINE API
T
he Champions Travel Online API allows you to
request data from our systems for use on your
own site. With the API you can retrieve data in
either XML or JSON format and make an order
using HTML post. To use the API requires some
programming knowledge. Although you may use any
server side or client side scripting to interact with the
API, the code examples provided use PHP. ASP.NET
Third–Party
examples are also available on request.
Developer
SETTING UP API ACCESS Community
Access to the API is provided by Champions Travel and Extend Customer Reach
is not available by default. In order to use the API you
must be assigned a unique customer key. This you must
then use in all API queries. If you wish to use the API for
ordering you must also be assigned a password to use.
Please contact the Champions Travel office for a key
and a password.
Increase Revenue
BENEFITS
API access allows for content to be created once and
automatically published or made available to many
channels. Champions Travel inventory content is ready Backend Open API Mobile & Web
for easy sharing and redistribution. Systems Applications
APIs can be used to distribute services and information
to new audiences and in specific contexts that can be
customized to provide tailored user experiences.
Stimulate Innovation
APIs allow machines to handle the workload, which
would otherwise require the manual work of staff.
This can be as simple as having one content update
propagate to multiple sections of a site or multiple
websites at once.
CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018/2019
41LIVE ORDERS
B2B ONLINE TRADE DATABASE
1
n Once logged in with
2 n Having selected the
your personalized log event/game you wish to
in name and password book the next window will
simply “search for events” provide you with a list of
and using the drop available packages, prices
down menus to select and live stock levels for
“Sport/Event type” and each package.
then “Team/Performer”
select the event you are
interested in.
3
n After selecting the
4
n Select the quantity you
desired package, an would like to purchase
information window and enter any comments
will open providing a full you may have. Click
description of the package the “submit” button to
along with seating plan complete your order. An
and views from your automatic confirmation
seats. Click on the “Place email will be sent to you
Order” button to proceed immeditately and your
with this package. tickets will be dispatched
to your selected delivery
address.
CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018/2019
43THE SQUAD
the team
Sean Connolly Ciaran Ward Leah Cleary
Sales & Events Manager Sales & Business Development Sales & Marketing Executive
Favourite Team: Liverpool Favourite Team: Man Utd Favourite Team: Liverpool
Food: Chicken Food: Steak Food: Coffee & Cake
Place to visit: Portugal Place to visit: Donegal Place to visit: Dublin
Meet the playing staff for Saying: “Winners are not people Saying: Bears. Beets. Battlestar Saying: “Do more of what makes
Champions Travel: a perfect who never fail, but people who Galactica you happy”
never quit” Dinner Guest: David Attenborough Dinner Guest: Adele
team to help your needs Dinner Guest: David Walliams
Kevin Ward Donna Brogan Tracey Brennan Louise Downes
The Boss Sales & Operations Accounts Administrator Accounts Administrator
Favourite Team: Man Utd Favourite Team: Liverpool Favourite Team: Man Utd I Favourite Team: Man Utd
Food: Fish & Chips Food: King Prawn King Po suppose Food: Chocolate
Place to visit: London Place to visit: Anywhere Food: Chinese Place to visit: The beach
Saying: “Nothing as true as a Saying: “Fill yer boots” Place to visit: Anywhere hot and Saying: “Love conquers all”
man’s nickname” Dinner Guest: Prince sunny Dinner Guest: Someone who
Dinner Guest: Alex Ferguson Saying: “I’m freezing!” swaps food with me
Dinner Guest: Jon Snow
Evelyn Friel Enya Ward Jon McDaid Joe O’Donnell
Financial Controller Business Development Sales & Marketing Manager Sales Executive
Favourite Team: Man Utd Favourite Team: Man Utd Favourite Team: Man Utd Favourite Team: Man Utd
Food: Chocolate Food: Afternoon Tea Food: Chicken Food: Fish & Chips
Place to visit: New York Place to visit: LA Place to visit: Ibiza Place to visit: Orlando
Saying: “What’s for you, won’t go Saying: “You have the same Saying: “Shut up & drink!” Saying: “I spent a lot of money on
by you” amount of hours in the day as Dinner Guest: Alex Ferguson booze, birds and fast cars, the rest I
Dinner Guest: Nelson Mandela Beyonce.” just squandered”. – George Best
Dinner Guest: Graham Norton Dinner Guest: George Best
Trevor Anderson Pauric Gallen Anne Kelly
Sales Manager Head of Distribution Finance Administrator
Favourite Team: Man Utd Favourite Team: Man Utd Favourite Team: Man Utd
Food: Ham Sarnies Food: Fillet steak & peppercorn Food: Chinese Food
Place to visit: Ballyshannon sauce Place to visit: The Beach
Saying: “Jesus Christ Hi” Place to visit: Melbourne Saying: “What’s for you won’t pass
Dinner Guest: Donald Trump Saying: “No Worries” you”
Dinner Guest: Dwayne Johnson Dinner Guest: Robbie Williams
Martin Quigley Simon Walker Daniel Philbin
Dispatch Administrator Head of Dispatch – London London Office Distribution
Favourite Team: Man Utd Favourite Team: Spurs Favourite Team: Arsenal
Food: Sunday Roast Food: My Mother’s Shepherd’s Pie Food: Italian
Place to visit: Florida Place to visit: Liverpool Place to visit: California
Saying: “All the best” Saying: “Kindness is not a Saying: “What goes around comes
Dinner Guest: Conor McGregor weakness” around”
Dinner Guest: Alesha Dixon Dinner Guest: Kelly Brook
44 SEASON 2018/2019 CHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIOCHAMPIONS TRAVEL COMPANY PORTFOLIO SEASON 2018/2019
45REVIEWS
CONSUMER TESTIMONIALS
TREVOR McGOWAN – August 2018 NIALL MCGAURAN – October 2017 DEVINA HARIYANTO-WALSH – December 2017
Top class service. Lovely hotel booked and Went to my first Chelsea game at the weekend Went to Barcelona with my Husband two weeks
fantastic seats for the game. Would highly after being a fan for 20 years. I booked with ago. Got the package from Champions Travel. Our
recommend and look forward to using Champions Champions Travel because they gave the best ticket for the match was the VIP ticket so we got
Travel for our next trip. price. The game was swapped around twice the pre match buffet and unlimited alcohol drinks
because of it being televised and clashing with and brilliant seats which was great. And the hotel
AIDAN DEVENNEY – September 2017 other games. They were so helpful and were was great, in a good location as well. Thanks, will
Went to Liverpool with my two sons for the Sevilla still able to get what I wanted with no problems. definitely book our next trip through Champions
game and it was fantastic. Hotel was one of the They got me in a hotel right beside the stadium Travel again.
best we have stayed in over there and with the which was brilliant to be so close. I went with the
match day hospitality experience it was top notch. Centenary Club package which had great food DAVID GANNON – December 2017
Highly recommend using Champions Travel, great before and after the match. During that I got a Went to Liverpool and Barcelona matches with
service... Great job! picture with Batshuayi and also saw Fabregas Champions Travel and they are a pleasure to deal
and Morata. Everything went well and smooth with and deliver top class service every time.
and thanks again and will book again next
time with you.CONALL LALOR – September 2018
One word, ‘BRILLIANT’. The friendliness of
Champions Travel staff, knowledge and follow
through, all top notch. Hotel was excellent, could CONTACT US
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