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c o m pa n y p o r t f o l i o
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CHAMPIONS TRAVEL 2019/2020
     c o m pa n y p o r t f o l i o

     company overview                 03   client endorsements               07    white label/api/B2B              28
     who we are                       04   product portfolio                 08    meet the team                    30
     club partners                    05   wembley stadium                   26    testimonials                      31
     official endorsements            06   o2 arena london                   27
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                                                       Portland House, Port Rd,    00353 74 912 3888   e:sports@champions-travel.com
                                                       Letterkenny, Co. Donegal,                       www.champions-travel.com
                                                       F92 CPX7, Ireland
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WELCOME: ABOUT CHAMPIONS TRAVEL
WHO WE ARE                  PA R T N E R S                                                        OUR CLIENTS                   W H AT M A K E S U S U N I Q U E
Established: 2011           Official Partners of major English                                    Corporate companies,          We offer official hospitality at Arsenal FC,
Team: 16 Key Players        and European football and sports                                      concierge companies,          Chelsea FC, Liverpool FC, Manchester United FC,
                            clubs, Wembley Stadium                                                the travel trade and          Manchester City FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC,
                            and the London 02 Arena.                                              loyal sports fans.            West Ham United FC, Watford FC, Newcastle
                                                                                                                                United FC, Everton FC, Crystal Palace FC,
                                                                                                                                Leeds United FC and Barcelona.

                                        Managing 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–               “We are a team
                                     Manchester United, and experiencing first-hand what some of Europe’s top stadiums had to
                                   offer. Kevin was able to translate this passion into a career and today runs one of the most              and we all have
                                 successful sports and events companies in the UK and Ireland.
                                 Being heavily involved in the Sports Event Industry, Kevin had a clear vision of how he wanted               a crucial part                                               03
                             to approach the concept of Champions Travel and how he imagined it would perform in the
                          marketplace. Champions Travel was founded in 2011 in the midst of the economic crisis – a                                 to play”                      Kevin Ward, MD
                         difficult time for any new business. Champions Travel had a unique offering, however, in being
                       able to partner with the top Football Clubs across England and Europe. The relationship Kevin
                     has established with the clubs enables him to negotiate the best packages for his customers.
                   Over the past 9 years, Champions Travel has managed to buck the economic trend and see
                 their allocation of stock along with their demand for packages increase year on year with a
                current turnover of over €15 million.

                                  the experience
                                 Direct access to official, exclusive packages
                                and guaranteed best seats.

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OUR VALUES & OBJECTIVES
     who we are
     Champions Travel are one of the largest and most professional official ticket agents in the UK, Ireland and across Eu-
     rope. We hold official agent status with most of the top English premier league clubs and work closely with a network
     of official agents across the UK & Europe to ensure we can always meet the demand for any event. All of our stock
     is clearly laid out on an online bespoke, live order database which is accessible 24/7. No matter where in the world
     you are, you are able to place your order and receive immediate confirmation and peace of mind. We serve our global
     client list with maximum efficiency.

                                                                                                                              mission
                                                            philosophy                                                        Our mission is simple. To deliver the best service
                                                            At Champions Travel, professionalism,
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                                                                                                                              and most exclusive match day hospitality and tick-
                                                                                                                              ets to our customers.
                                                            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                              service promise
                                                            we strive for perfection in everything                            We aim to maintain our status as industry leader
                                                            we do.                                                            in terms of product range and quantities, and also
                                                                                                                              customer satisfaction and service quality.

     pa r t n e r w i t h u s
     The concept of team is something that Kevin Ward, our MD, feels very strongly
     about. Every member of the Champions Travel team has an 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.
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OFFICIAL CLUB PARTNERS

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OFFICIAL CLUB ENDORSEMENTS

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                    tottenham                                           manchester                                 arsenal fc
                    hotspur fc                                            city fc
            We are delighted to continue our                        It is a pleasure to work with the team   Champions Travel have worked with
            relationship with Champions Travel as                   at Champions Travel. They provide        Arsenal FC for 6 years and are one of
            we move into our brand New Stadium                      the most efficient and most friendly     The Club’s official authorised ticket
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            era for the club. They have become
                                                                    service both to their suppliers and
                                                                    their clients, we have had nothing but
                                                                                                             resellers. It’s a pleasure to work with
                                                                                                             the team at Champions Travel to
            one of the founding members of our                      great feedback from their customers.     provide their clients with a seamless
            New Stadium Tottenham Hotspur                           All of us here at Manchester City are    matchday experience and we look
            Travel Club and we greatly recognise                    delighted to have you on board with      forward to continuing our relationship
            and appreciate them as a hospitality                    us for another successful season!        throughout season 2019/20 and
            reseller of the highest calibre who                                                              beyond.
            operate with efficiency and quality.                    Fiona Barclay
                                                                    Business Development Manager             Charlotte Nicholls
            Steven Shepherd                                         Manchester City FC                       Senior Premium Memberships
            Senior Sales Executive                                                                           Account Executive
            Tottenham Hotspur FC

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CORPORATE CLIENT ENDORSEMENTS

                                                         tullett prebon                                      Ten lifestyle
                                                    Tullet Prebon have been using Champions           Ten Lifestyle has been working with
                                                    Travel for the majority of our football, rugby,   Champions Travel for over 7 years now, and
                                                    Wimbledon and concert tickets for many            in that time they have become one of our
                                                    years. During this time the levels of service,    leading and most-trusted suppliers for tickets                      07
                   icap                             quality of tickets, prompt delivery and
                                                    competitive pricing has been of the highest
                                                                                                      and hospitality. We have a unique model
                                                                                                      here at Ten and we demand the highest
                                                    standard. We look forward to continuing our       possible service quality from our supplier
                                                    close relationship in the future.                 base and Champions Travel consistently
Having worked with Champions Travel for                                                               meet, and exceed, our expectations. The
a number of years now, they simply cannot                                                             access they provide to the most in-demand
                                                    Reed Stitchman
do enough for us to ensure every event is                                                             sporting events is second to none and we
a success whilst offering value for money.                                                            receive volumes of positive feedback from
Their friendliness, reliability and dedication is                                                     our member base regarding the quality of the
second to none.                                                                                       tickets and packages they provide in their
Every aspect is handled with the utmost                                                               portfolio. The team at Champions Travel are
professionalism and the service is always top                                                         terrific to work with and are always on hand to
class. We are looking forward to a long and                                                           assist our Lifestyle Managers in providing the
prosperous relationship throughout 2019 and                                                           very best possible service for our members.
beyond.                                                                                               We look forward to many more years working
                                                                                                      with Champions Travel.
Claire Staples
                                                                                                      TOM MILLER

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     PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
     SEASON 2019/2020
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premier league

     MANCHESTER CITY FC
                   Founded: 1894
                   Nickname: Citizens
                   Stadium: Etihad Stadium,
                   Capacity: 55,017
                   Did You Know?
                   Manchester City hold
                   the record for having the
                   oldest player to play in
 the Premier League. John Burridge was 43
 years and 163 days old when he came on
 against Newcastle United in 1995.

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 93:20 SUITE PACKAGE
 •   Executive Padded Seats in Block
     209/210/221
 •   Complimentary Match day Programme
 •   Lounge Access 1 ½ hours pre match and
     1 hour post match

 CITIZENS HOSPITALITY PACKAGE
 •   Padded seating along the half way line
     block 206
 •   3 course meal
 •   Complimentary bar (beer, Wine, soft
     drinks)
 •   VIP Parking                               Packages available for all Premier
 •   Complimentary match day programme         League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and
                                               Champions League Home Fixtures.
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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 hospitality 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.

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Founded: 1886
    Nickname: The Gunners
    Stadium: The Emirates Stadium,
    Islington, London.
    Capacity: 60,260
    Did You Know? Arsenal currently
    hold the record for highest number                                                                                                                                           11
    of FA Cup trophies, with 13 victories.

CLUB LEVEL PACKAGE INCLUDES:
•    Club Level Seat between blocks 71 to 79.
•    Access to Club Level bars and restaurants
•    Complimentary drinks at half time. (Beer,
     Wine and Soft Drinks)
•    Complimentary Match Programme
•    Entry to the Arsenal Museum
•    Stadium Tour included
•    Gift Voucher for Arsenal Megastore

MEAL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
Pre Match Meal Upgrade to the Woolwich
Buffet also available through Champions
Travel.                                          Packages available for all Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup
                                                 and Europa League Home Fixtures.

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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 three distinctive hospitality option,
          Captains Bar, Centenary Bar and the Wise Suite.

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CAPTAINS BAR PACKAGE
                                    •   Executive padded seating in the East Stand Middle
                                        Tier
                                    •   Complimentary Match Programme
                                    •   Complimentary Tea & Coffee
                                    •   Facility open 2 hours pre and 1 hour post match

Founded: 1905                       CENTENARY CLUB PACKAGE
Nickname: The Blues                 •   Executive padded seating in the in the East Stand
Stadium: Stamford Bridge, Fulham,       Middle Tier
London                              •   Pre match 3 course buffet meal
Capacity: 40,853                    •   Complimentary match programme
Did You Know? Chelsea hold the      •   Complimentary Tea & Coffee
record for the longest streak of
unbeaten matches at home in the
                                    •   Facility open 3 hours pre and 1 hour post match                                                                                                13
English Premier League. 86 games    WISE SUITE PACKAGES                                     Packages available for all Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup
between March 2004 and October
                                    •   Executive padded seating in the West Upper Stand    and Champions League Home Fixtures.
2008.
                                    •   Pre match meal
                                    •   Full complimentary bar
                                    •   Facility open 2½ hours pre and 1 hour post match

                                    WEST UPPER SEATS
                                    •   Seats in West Upper Block 1 or 8
                                    •   Available to Non UK Clients Only

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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
          names in the game play at Old Trafford. Whether for business or
          pleasure, there is a match day VIP package to suit all needs.

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KIT ROOM PACKAGE
                                             •   Executive Padded Seats in Block NW3436/3435
                                             •   Lounge access
                                             •   Complimentary match programme
                                             •   Complimentary Tea & Coffee
                                             •   Facility open 2 hours pre and 1 hour post match

   Founded: 1878                             THE ACADEMY PACKAGE
   Nickname: The Red Devils                  •   Executive Padded Seats in Block NE3420/3425
   Stadium: Old Trafford, Manchester.        •   Includes meal and drink voucher
   Capacity: 74,879                          •   Complimentary match programme
   Did You Know? Manchester United           •   Complimentary tea & coffee
   have the most league titles of any        •   Lounge access 2 hours pre and 1 hour post match
   English Club.                                                                                                                                                     15
                                             THE MUSEUM SUITE POST MATCH
                                             HOSPITALITY PACKAGE
Packages available for all Premier League,   Executive Padded Seats in North Stand Block N3408
FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League        •   Drinks reception
Home Fixtures.                               •   Buffet meal
                                             •   Complimentary bar
                                             •   Manchester United ex players Q&A
                                             •   Complimentary match day programme, gift and
                                                 megastore voucher

                                             LANCASHIRE HOSPITALITY PACKAGE
                                             •   Central Executive seating in the Sir Alex Ferguson
                                                 Stand
                                             •   Champagne on arrival
                                             •   Post match hot & cold snacks
                                             •   Complimentary Bar
                                             •   Manchester United ex players Q&A
                                             •   Complimentary match day programme, gift and
                                                 megastore voucher

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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
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         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.

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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
   Founded: 1892
   Nickname: The Reds
                                             PREMIER CLUB
   Stadium: Anfield, Liverpool.              •   Seats in executive section of the Centenary
   Capacity: 54,074                              Stand blocks CE3, CE4, CE6, CE7
   Did You Know? Liverpool finished 8th      •   Access to the Shankley and Paisley suites
   on their return to top flight English     •   Pre match 3 course buffet meal
   football in 1963 and haven’t finished
   below that since
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Champions Travel continue their
partnership as an official match break
supplier of Liverpool FC – One of only
three companies worldwide with this
status. This exclusive partnership allows
Champions Travel access to the brand new
Code Lounge within the newly expanded
Main Stand. Champions travel also have
extra official Liverpool Packages for each
game in the Premier Club.

Packages available for all Premier League,
FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Champions
League home fixtures.

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            TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC

        Founded: 1882
        Nickname: Spurs
        Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur
        Capacity: 62,062
        Did You Know? The new Tottenham
        Stadium features the world’s first
18      dividing, retractable football pitch.

        TRAVEL CLUB PACKAGE
        •      Premium seating in Level 3 or
               central lower tier seating on the
               halfway line.
        •      Unlimited food bowl
        •      Halftime complimentary bar
        •      Complimentary match
               programme
        •      Opportunity to meet ex Spurs
               players
        •      Lounge access 3 hours pre and
               2 hours post match

        LEVEL 5 SEATS
        •   Seat options in level 5
                                                                    Packages available for all Premier League,
        Available to non UK clients only
                                                                    FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Champions
                                                                    League Home Fixtures.

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     EVERTON FC

 Founded: 1878
 Nickname: The Toffees
 Stadium: Goodison Park, Walton,
 Liverpool.
 Capacity: 39,221
 Did You Know? Between 1884
 and 1892 Anfield was Everton’s
 home ground. They then moved to                                                                        19
 Goodison park and newly formed
 Liverpool started playing at Anfield.

 THE PEOPLE’S CLUB
 PACKAGE
 •   Executive Seats in the Park End
     Stand
 •   Pre match buffet meal
 •   Access to lounge 3 hours pre
     and 1 hour post match

 Package available for all home
 fixtures.

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            NEWCASTLE UNITED FC
         Founded: 1892
         Nickname: The Magpies
         Stadium: St James Park,
         Newcastle Upon Tyne.
         Capacity: 52,354
         Did You Know? Newcastle
         United originally wore red and
         white before changing to the
         famous black and white stripes.

        GALLOWGATE LOUNGE
        PACKAGE
20      •      Executive seats on a private
                                                                    Packages available for all home fixtures.
               balcony
        •      Hot Deli Sandwich included
        •      Complimentary Match
               Programme
        •      Acess to lounge 2 hours pre and
               2 hours post match

        THE BARRACKS HOSPITALITY
        PACKAGE
        •      Central Longside Seats in the
               Milburn Stand
        •      Access to lounge 2 hours pre
               and 2 hours post match
        •      Complimentary pre match food
        •      Live music and celebrity/ex
               player speaker
        •      Souvenir badge and match
               programme
        •      Post match drinks offers

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     WATFORD FC
 Nickname: The Hornets
 Founded: 1898
 Stadium: Vicarage Road,
 Watford, Hertfordshire.
 Capacity: 21,577
 Did You Know? Elton John
 became the club’s chairman for
 the first time in 1976 and saw
 the club jump from the fourth
 division to the first division in
 just 5 years.

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 •   Padded Balcony Seats in the Upper Graham Taylor
     Stand
 •   Complimentary Match programme
 •   Ex Watford FC legends in attendance
 •   Complimentary authentic street food stations

 GRAHAM TAYLOR STAND TICKETS
 •   Official Longside Seats in the Graham Taylor Stand
 •   Complimentary match programme and food
     voucher
                                                          Packages available for all home fixtures.

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            CRYSTAL PALACE FC
         Nickname: The Eagles
         Founded: 1905
         Stadium: Selhurst Park, South
         London.
         Capacity: 26,074
         Did You Know? Crystal Palace
         have a real Eagle called Kayla as
         their mascot. Kayla flies around
         the pitch before every home
         game.

22      EXECUTIVE BOX PACKAGE
        •      Balcony seats outside the
               box in Whitehorse Lane End
        •      Pre match hot buffet meal
        •      Beer/Wine/Soft Drink
               included
        •      Complimentary match
               programme

        Official Main Stand Tickets and
        Arthur Waite Stand Tickets also
        available.

        Packages available for all home
        fixtures.

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     WEST HAM UNITED FC

 Founded: 1895
 Nickname: The Hammers
 Stadium: London Stadium,
 Stratford, London.
 Capacity: 60,000
 Did You Know? Three West
 Ham United players were in
 the England squad that beat                                                                                     23
 West Germany in the 1966
 World Cup Final.

 OFFICIAL LONGSIDE TICKETS
 •   West and East Stand Block options

 ACADEMY LOUNGE PACKAGE
 •   VIP Halfway Line Seats in block 208/209
 •   Complimentary half time drinks (Beer, Wine
     and Soft drinks)
 •   Complimentary match day programme
 •   Guest appearances from Hammers Legends

 Packages available for all Premier League,
 FA Cup and Carabao Cup Home Fixtures.

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la liga

            BARCELONA FC
         Founded: 1899
         Nickname: Barca
         Stadium: Camp Nou
         Capacity: 99,354
         Did you know? FC Barcelona
         has the most Ballon d’Or
         winners worldwide.

24      PARIS LOUNGE
        HOSPITALITY
        •      Pre match buffet meal
        •      Complimetary drinks from
               1.5 hours pre match
        •      Panoramic Longside Seats
               Block 401

        BERLIN LOUNGE
        HOSPITALITY
        •      Pre match buffet meal
        •      Complimentary drinks from
               1.5 hours pre match
        •      Balcony Gol Sud seats in
               Blocks 212-217 and Block 312

        Packages available for every
        home game throughout the
        season.

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sky bet championship

      LEEDS UNITED FC
Champions Travel are delighted to                                 Other
be offering packages to the Sky Bet
Championship for the 2019/2020 season.                            Ava i l a b l e
Please see some selected teams and                                Teams
packages available.                                               Stoke
All other teams available on request.                             Luton
                                                                  Reading
                                                                  Brentford
  Founded: 1919                                                   Middlesbrough
  Nickname: The Whites                                            Queens Park Rangers
  Stadium: Elland Road
                                                                  West Bromwich Albion
  Capacity: 37,890
                                                                  Fulham
  Did You Know? In 1961 Leeds
  United changed their kit from                                   Sheffield Wednesday
  blue and gold to the all white
  kit we now know, in the hope
                                                                  Charlton Athletic
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  of emulating Real Madrid.

  LEEDS LOUNGE PACKAGE
  •   Padded match seats in East Upper
      Tier Executive Block 39 located near
      halfway line.
  •   Pre match buffet style meal
  •   Complimentary beer, wine and soft
      drink
  •   Complimentary match day
      programme
  •   Appearances and pre match build
      up with Leeds United Legends

  Packages available for all home fixtures.

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concerts and events

           WEMBLEY STADIUM                                          CLUB WEMBLeY PACKAGE
                                                                    •
                                                                    •
                                                                    •
                                                                        Official Club Wembley Seating
                                                                        Event Programme
                                                                        Club Wembley Concourse access
                                                                    •   E-Tickets
          Champions travel are delight-
          ed to be an Official Agent of
                                                                    Upgrades to Silver and Gold Club Wembley
          Wembley Stadium for another                               packages and Bobby Moore Hospitality Options
          year. Wembley Stadium is one                              also available for certain events.
          of the worlds most iconic ven-
          ues and home to club Wem-                                 Packages available for England International
          bley. Club Wembley means                                  games, FA Cup Semi’s and Final, Carabao Cup
          you will enjoy outstanding                                Final, Concerts, NFL International Series, Plus
          views for some of the worlds                              many more events throughout the year.
          greatest events. With a host
          of seating hospitality options,
          your perfect Wembley experi-
          ence awaits.
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          Capacity: 90,000 (Seated)
          Built: Originally, 1923.
          Reopened as the new
          Wembley Stadium 2007.
          Record Attendance:
          98,000 at the Adele
          Concert in June 2017.

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02 ARENA LONDON
                                                                              Capacity: 20,000
                                                                              Built: The Arena officially
                                                                              opened in 2007. However
                                                                              the original dome was built in
                                                                              1999 to mark the beginning
                                                                              of the millennium in the year
                                                                              2000.
The O2 Arena is one of                                                        Record amount of shows:
the worlds most popular                                                       In 2007 Prince played an
music and entertainment                                                       unbroken run of 21 shows at
                                                                              the O2.
venues. It is home to an
array of world class events
and Champions travel are
proud to hold VIP Lower
Tier Seating again for 2019
& 2020.

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Lower Tier VIP Seating
•   Seats Located in Lower Tier Blocks 101, 102, 103 or similar
    equivalents
•   Access to the O2’s American Express Lounge
•   E-tickets
•   Hospitality Upgrades also available for certain events.
•   Packages available for a number of Concerts, Comedy
    shows, Boxing, The Brit Awards, NBA London Games, ATP
    World Tour Finals, and many more.

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d ata s e r v i c e
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     method of integration with Champions Travels                                                                                                       your own site. With the API you can retrieve
     packages that will allow trade customers to                                                                                                        data in either XML or JSON format and make
     easily integrate their existing website with the                                                                                                   an order using HTML post. To use the API
     Champions Travel system, using Iframe tech-                                                                                                        requires some programming knowledge. Al-
     nology, similar to that used by payment gate-                                                           Merchant name and colours                  though you may use any server side or client
     ways.                                                                                                                                              side scripting to interact with the API, the
        This new approach to third party integration                                                                                                    code examples provided use PHP. ASP.NET
     will allow trade customers the maximum flexi-                                                                                                      examples are also available on request.
28   bility when designing their site, and still provide
     a seamless and easy to implement, connection
     to the Champions’ order processing system.                                                                                                         Setting up API access
                                                                                                                                                        Access to the API is provided by Champions
                                                                                                                                                        Travel and is not available by default. In order
                                                                                                                                                        to use the API you must be assigned a unique
     How does the White Label work?                                                                                                                     customer key. This you must then use in all
     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              API queries. If you wish to use the API for or-
     in the page on the trade customer’s site. This means that the look and feel of the web site is completely under the customer’s control, but        dering you must also be assigned a password
     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   to use. Please contact the Champions Travel
     the user’s perspective the browsing experience is seamless and the integration requirements are the simplest possible.                             office for a key and a password.

     Why Use the Service?                                                                                                                               Benefits
     Using Iframe technology to integrate with the Champions Travel system is by far the simplest method integrate with Champions Travel.               API access allows for content to be created
     It provides users browsing the website with a seamless experience similar to that of making a payment using any payment gateway.                   once and automatically published or made
                                                                                                                                                        available to many channels. Champions Trav-
                                                                                                                                                        el inventory content is ready for easy sharing
     What do I need to do to set this up?                                                                                                               and redistribution.
     Champions Travel will, on request, be pleased to provide details of how to integrate with our system using this approach. We suggest you              APIs can be used to distribute services and
     ask the person responsible for developing your website to contact us.

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         Third–Party
                                                                                   B2B ONLINE TRADE DATABASE
          Developer
         Community

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                                                                                   n Once logged in with your personalized log     n Having selected the event/game you wish
                          Open API          Mobile & Web
                                                                                   in name and password simply “search for         to book the next window will provide you with
                                            Applications
                                                                                   events” and using the drop down menus to        a list of available packages, prices and live
                                                           Stimulate Innovation    select “Sport/Event type” and then “Team/       stock levels for each package.
                                                                                   Performer” select the event you are interest-
                                                                                   ed in.
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In order to use the API you must be
assigned a unique customer key. This
you must then use in all API queries.                                                  03                                               04
information to new audiences and in specific                                       n After selecting the desired package, an       n Select the quantity you would like to pur-
contexts that can be customized to provide                                         information window will open providing a full   chase and enter any comments you may
tailored user experiences.                                                         description of the package along with seat-     have. Click the “submit” button to complete
   APIs allow machines to handle the work-                                         ing plan and views from your seats. Click on    your order. An automatic confirmation email
load, which would otherwise require the man-                                       the “Place Order” button to proceed with this   will be sent to you immeditately and your tick-
ual work of staff. This can be as simple as                                        package.                                        ets will be dispatched to your selected deliv-
having one content update propagate to mul-                                                                                        ery address.
tiple sections of a site or multiple websites
at once.

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          THE TEAM
          Meet the playing staff for
                                                                    Evelyn Friel
                                                                    FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
                                                                    Favourite Football Team: Man United
                                                                    Best Concert you have been to: Bruce
                                                                                                                Sean Connolly
                                                                                                                SALES EXECUTIVE
                                                                                                                Favourite Football Team: Liverpool
                                                                                                                Favourite Sports-Person: Jurgen Klopp
                                                                                                                                                             Joe O’Donnell
                                                                                                                                                             SALES EXECUTIVe
                                                                                                                                                             Favourite Football Team: Man United
                                                                                                                                                             Favourite Sports-Person: George Best
          Champions Travel: a perfect team                          Springsteen in Kilkenny                     Person you wish you could have dinner        Best Concert you have been to: B*Witched
          to help your needs                                        Favourite drink: Hendricks Gin & Tonic      with: Robin Williams

                          Kevin Ward                                Enya Ward                                   Ann Kelly                                    Simon Walker
                          THE BOSS                                  BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT                        FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR                        HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION – LONDON
                          Favourite Sports-Person: Eric             Favourite Football Team: Man United         Favourite Football Team: Man United          Favourite football team: Tottenham
                          Cantona                                   Favourite Sports-Person: David              Best Concert you have been to: Spice Girls   Hotspur
                          Favourite band / musician: The Jam        Beckham                                     at Wembley 2019                              Stadium to visit: Maracana Stadium, Rio
                          Favourite drink: Single Malt Whiskey      Person you wish you could have dinner       Person you wish you could have dinner        in Brazil
                                                                    with: David Attenborough                    with: Beyonce                                Favourite drink: First cup of tea in the
                                                                                                                                                             morning

                                                                    Trevor Anderson                             Tracey Brennan                               Pauric Gallen
                                                                    SENIOR SALES MANAGER                        FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR                        HEAD OF DISPATCH
                                                                    Favourite Sports-Person: Gary Breen         Favourite Football Team: Man United          Favourite Football Team: Man United

30                                                                  Favourite Sporting moment: Hand of
                                                                    God ’86
                                                                                                                Favourite band / musician: Queen/Freddie
                                                                                                                Mercury
                                                                                                                                                             Favourite Sports-Person: Brian O’Driscoll
                                                                                                                                                             Stadium you would most like to visit:
                                                                    Stadium you would most like to visit:       Favourite drink: Gin                         Westfalenstadion, Dortmund
                                                                    Estadio Alberto J. Armando

                                                                    Donna Brogan                                Louise Downes                                Martin Quigley
                                                                    SALES ADMINISTRATION                        ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR                       DISPATCH ADMINISTRATOR
                                                                    Favourite Football Team: Liverpool          Favourite Sports-Person: Roger Federer       Favourite Football Team: Man United
                                                                    Favourite Sporting moment: Champions        Favourite Sporting moment: Derek             Favourite Sporting moment: 2008
                                                                    League Final 2005 – Liverpool’s win         Redmond’s dad running onto the track         Champions League Final
                                                                    after extra time on penalties               in the 400m at the 1992 Olympics.            Stadium you would most like to visit:
                                                                    Best Concert you have been to: Prince,      Stadium you would most like to visit:        Maracana Stadium
                                                                    Pairc Ui Chaoimh July 1990                  Camp Nou Barcelona

                                                                    Ciaran Ward                                 Jonathan McDaid                              Daniel Philbin
                                                                    CORPORATE SALES & ACCOUNTS                  SALES & MARKETING MANAGER                    DISTRIBUTION EXEC – LONDON
                                                                    MANAGER                                     Favourite Football Team: Man United          Favourite sporting moment: Arsenal winning
                                                                    Favourite Sports-Person: Anthony Martial    Favourite Sporting moment: Wayne             league title at Old Trafford 2002
                                                                    Favourite Sporting moment: Jacob            Rooney’s overhead kick versus Man City       Best concert I have been to: Oasis’ last ever
                                                                    Stockdale’s chip and chase try Vs The All   Person you wish you could have dinner        performance at Wembley 2009
                                                                    Blacks in November 2018                     with: Sir Alex Ferguson                      Person I would like to have dinner with:
                                                                    Favourite band / musician: Ben Howard       Favourite drink: Moscow Mule                 John Lennon

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CONSUMER TESTIMONIALS
Sarah-Jane Rose                                                   Erwin Soon                                                           Maureen Casey
“Great experience, delivered as promised, good communica-         “Reliable service provider. Everything was organized as prom-        “I am extremely happy with my experience with Champions
tion, would definitely recommend.”                                ise. Great experience.”                                              Travel, they upgraded our booking for the match and we really
                                                                                                                                       enjoyed it. They are very professional to deal with and every-
                                                                                                                                       thing went as per the programme. Looking forward to another
Paul Connolly                                                     Tara Langan                                                          trip with them.”
“Excellent company to deal with. Family totally enjoyed our ex-   “Very happy with service from Champions Travel from start
perience at Old Trafford. Hassle free and great seats at match    to finish... I would definitely recommend them to family and
and accommodation was top class.”                                 friends.”                                                            Hayley Kelly
                                                                                                                                       “My experience with Champions Travel was amazing! The
                                                                                                                                       seats were excellent and the hotel was great! I love how well
Aoife Bannon                                                      Michael Thatcher                                                     organised everything was and the team were so helpful! Ev-
“Great service. Perfect seats with a great view for the match.    “The team at Champions Travel was amazing! Being in the US,          ery email I sent they replied straight away! Would recommend
Couldn’t make the match I first purchased and no problem          it wasn’t always easy for us to have a call, but the level of ser-   Champions Travel 100%.”
changing it for another for me! Delighted with the service and
highly recommend!”
                                                                  vice, the flexibility in meeting my needs, and adjusting a sched-
                                                                  ule after booking a game was just top notch! I will recommend
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                                                                  Champions Travel to everyone looking to attend a Chelsea             Noel Tuohy
                                                                  match and I myself will use them again in the very near future.”     “Excellent service by phone/email. Package chosen was great
Michael Chanzis                                                                                                                        value and the hotel was superb. Will definitely use again and
“Used Champions Travel to go to Liverpool vs Everton at An-                                                                            have already recommended the company to friends.”
field and Manchester United vs Arsenal at Old Trafford. Tick-
ets were emailed/delivered to our hotel seamlessly, seats and
suites were amazing, and the hotels themselves were great.
Highly recommend using them to travel to soccer games from
Overseas.”

                          Portland House, Port Rd,                 00353 74 912 3888                    e:sports@champions-travel.com
                          Letterkenny, Co. Donegal,                                                     www.champions-travel.com
                          F92 CPX7, Ireland

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Letterkenny, Co. Donegal,                       www.champions-travel.com
F92 CPX7, Ireland
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