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THE 149TH EDITION
THE OPEN
CHAMPIONSHIP
2020
ROYAL ST GEORGE’S, ENGLAND
v2.0
THE 149TH EDITION
Welcome
This year, The Open will return to Royal St George’s for the first
time since 2011, when an emotional Darren Clarke fulfilled his
boyhood dream of becoming Champion Golfer of the Year.
Set amidst undulating dunes with We encourage you to read through
views of The English Channel, this brochure to see what’s on offer
Royal St George’s is home to fine from short packages based in London
links golf, thatched Shelter Huts to Play Golf Experiences with rounds
and a long history of hosting Open of Links golf right next to Royal St
Championships since 1894 (it’s George’s and there’s even a Luxury
famously the first Open venue in Golf Tour to Ireland. All Packages
England). Royal St George’s always including Official Open 2020 Tickets
produces dramatic golf and has and we have Official Hospitality if
an impressive list of Champions you want something a little fancier—
inscribed on the Claret Jug including there’s really something for everyone.
Bobby Locke, Sandy Lyle and Greg Plus, as a full-service travel company,
Norman. we can create a customised
experience if you want something a
After record attendance at The 148th little out of the box.
Open at Royal Portrush in Northern
Ireland, the 149th Edition will be Since 1993, we’ve been pioneering
another milestone event before sports travel to the world’s biggest
the historic Open 2021 and 150th events. We are extremely passionate
anniversary at St Andrews, Scotland. about creating exceptional travel
experiences and look forward to
As an Authorised Provider of The personally welcoming you to Royal St
Watch the Open, we are proud to offer a range
of Official Travel Packages to get you
to Royal St George’s in 2020. Whether
George’s in 2020.
See you then.
crowning of a new you’re already in the UK or planning
your trip, you can watch all the action Glenn Hedley
Champion Golfer
live from Royal St George’s with Director
Events Travel. Events Travel
DARREN CLARKE, CHAMPION 2011
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Experience historic
links golf at Royal
St George’s
SANDWICH, KENT, ENGLAND
Contents
Classic Packages (6 options) 8
Play Golf Experiences (2 options) 20
Ireland Luxury Golf Tour 26
Hospitality 28
Ticketing 32
Featured Hotels 34
Transport Schedule 36
Travel Services 38
FAQs 40
Terms and Bookings 42
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Royal St George’s
has had it’s fair Schedule
share of drama RO YA L S T G EO RG E’ S
S A N DW I C H , KEN T , EN G L A N D
and history 1 2 -1 9 J U L Y 2 0 2 0
GREG NORMAN, CHAMPION 1993
TUESDAY 14 JULY THURSDAY 16 JULY S ATURDAY 18 JULY
PRACTICE FIRST ROUND THIRD ROUND
WEDNESDAY 15 JULY FRIDAY 17 JULY SUNDAY 19 JULY
PRACTICE SECOND ROUND FINAL ROUND
AND THE CUT & PRESENTATION
“A wonderful trip, first class. Thank you
Events Travel for a most enjoyable holiday
and experience at The Open.”
LIBBY, THE 148TH OPEN — VIA TRUSTPILOT
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Classic Packages include
accommodation, tickets
to The Open and more
THATCHED STARTER HUTS AT ROYAL ST GEORGES
Compare
Watch The Open with a Classic Package including 4-star or 5-star
accommodation in Kent or London with 1 or 2-days at The Open. For self-drive
customers, car park passes are available or relax with coach transfers from
London to The Open. Alternatively, see Play Golf Experiences on page 18.
No. Package Nights The Open From
#1 One Nighter from London 1 Any 1-day £329 pp
#2 Weekender from London 3 Sat & Sun £769 pp
#3 Lords & The Open 7 Thu £1,589 pp
#4 The Bucket-list 7 Thu £5,869 pp
#5 Kent Classic 2 Thu and/or Fri £498 pp
#6 Kent Weekender 3 Sat & Sun £849 pp
CAN’T FIND THE RIGHT PACKAGE? ASK A TRAVEL EXPERT ABOUT A CUSTOMISED PACKAGE
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PRICES
Bloomsbury Hotel (4-star)
Thu 16 at The Open
£349 pp twin/double
£483 single occupancy
Fri 17 at The Open
£329 pp twin/double
£451 single occupancy
Sat 18 at The Open
£390 pp twin/double
TH E B L O O M S B UR Y H OT E L £512 single occupancy
Sun 19 at The Open
£419 pp twin/double
£541 single occupancy
CLASSIC PACKAGES #1
Extra nights £141-£275 pp
ONE NIGHTER
FROM LONDON The May Fair Hotel (5-star)
Thu 16 at The Open
Stay 1-night in central London with £399 pp twin/double
return transfers to The Open and £596 single occupancy
an Official Open 2020 Ticket to any
day of your choosing. Fri 17 at The Open
£369 pp twin/double
£531 single occupancy
INCLUDES
Sat 18 at The Open
• 1-night accommodation £439 pp twin/double
• Buffet Breakfast daily £599 single occupancy
• 1 x Official GA Ticket to The Open 2020
(choose your day) Sun 19 at The Open
• 2 x Return Coach Transfer to The £470 pp twin/double
Open from your hotel £632 single occupancy
• Events Travel Ticket Holder and
•
Lanyard + Souvenir Open Lanyard
VAT and all ticket handling fees
Extra nights £187-£384 pp
The Bloomsbury Hotel—
DEFAULT NIGHT OF ACCOMMODATION IS
THE DAY YOU HAVE SELECTED TICKETS FOR.
YOU WILL STORE BAGS AT THE HOTEL FOR
an oasis of colour in
CHECK-IN ON RETURN. FOR ALTERNATIVE
OPTIONS, CONTACT A TRAVEL EXPERT. WE
RECOMMEND SELECTING AN EXTRA NIGHT
central London
CORAL ROOM
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TH E M A Y F A I R H O T E L
CLASSIC PACKAGES #2 PRICES
WEEKENDER
Bloomsbury Hotel (4-star)
FROM LONDON
£769 pp twin/double
£1,114 single occupancy
Stay 3-nights in central London
with return transfers to The Open
and Official Open 2020 Tickets for The May Fair Hotel (5-star)
Saturday and Sunday.
£989 pp twin/double
£1,355 single occupancy
INCLUDES
EXTRA NIGHTS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
• 3-nights accommodation (17-20 Jul)
• Buffet Breakfast daily
• 2 x Official GA Ticket to The Open 2020
(Sat 18 and Sun 19 Jul)
• 2 x Return Coach Transfers to The
Open from your hotel
•
•
Events Travel Ticket Holder and
Lanyard + Souvenir Open Lanyard
VAT and all ticket handling fees
The May Fair Hotel—
luxury in the heart of
Mayfair
FACADE FIT FOR A KING
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Lord’s Cricket Ground—
the home of cricket
FAMOUS LORD’S PAVILION
T HE O PE N
CLASSIC PACKAGES #3
LORD’S & THE OPEN
Take it all in with a weeks accommodation in London plus two amazing sports
experiences; the Aus v Eng ODI at Lord’s (Sat 11 Jul) and the First Round of The
Open 2020 (Thu 16 Jul).
INCLUDES
• 7-nights accommodation (Fri 10 - Fri 17 Jul)
• Buffet Breakfast daily
• 1 x Reserved Ticket to Aus v Eng at Lord’s (Sat 11 Jul)
• 1 x Official GA Ticket to The Open 2020 (Thu 16 Jul)
• 1 x Return Coach Transfers to The Open from your hotel
• Events Travel Ticket Holder and Lanyard + Souvenir Open Lanyard
• VAT and all ticket handling fees
PRICES
4-star Hotel 5-star Hotel
£1,589 pp twin/double £1,998 pp twin/double
£2,347 single occupancy £3,272 single occupancy
EXTRA NIGHTS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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Wimbledon—a
truely unforgettable
experience
ROGER FEDERER, WIMBLEDON 2016
A US TR A L I A V ENGL AN D T HE O PE N
CLASSIC PACKAGES #4
THE BUCKET LIST EXPERIENCE
It doesn’t get bigger than this. Start off your week in London with the Aus v Eng
ODI at Lord’s (Sat 11 Jul). Then head to Wimbledon for the Men’s Final (Sun 12
Jul). Complete the sports bucket-list with the First Round of The Open 2020 (Thu
16 Jul).
INCLUDES
• 7-nights accommodation (Fri 10 - Fri 17 Jul)
• Buffet Breakfast daily
• 1 x Reserved Ticket to Aus v Eng at Lord’s (Sat 11 Jul)
• 1 x Reserved Ticket to the Men’s Final at Wimbledon (Sun 12 Jul)
• 1 x Official GA Ticket to The Open 2020 (Thu 16 Jul)
• 1 x Return Coach Transfers to The Open from your hotel
• 1 x London Oyster Card with £20 credit pre-loaded (transport around London, including to
Wimbledon, easy top-up at any station)
• See London’s famous sights with a Full Day Coach Tour from 09.00-17.00 departing from
Victoria Station (Mon 13 Jul)
• Events Travel Ticket Holder and Lanyard + Souvenir Open Lanyard
• VAT and all ticket handling fees
PRICES
4-star Hotel 5-star Hotel
£5,869 pp twin/double £6,259 pp twin/double
SINGLE OCCUPANCY NOT AVAILABLE.
HOTELS SELECTED ON REQUEST.
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CLASSIC PACKAGES #6
KENT WEEKENDER
Just like the Kent Classic but with an extra night and Saturday and Sunday at The
Open. This Packages enables you to see the final rounds, where players either
peak or perish and a new Champion will be crowned.
INCLUDES
• 3-nights accommodation (Fri 17 - Mon 20 Jul)
• Buffet Breakfast daily
B ES T W ES T E RN ROY A L A LB I O N
• 2 x Official GA Ticket to The Open 2020 (Sat 18 and Sun 19 Jul)
T HE O PE N • 2 x Official Open Car Park Pass (Sat 18 and Sun 19 Jul)
• Events Travel Ticket Holder and Lanyard + Souvenir Open Lanyard
• VAT and all ticket handling fees
CLASSIC PACKAGES #5
KENT CLASSIC PRICES
This self-drive package is based in Kent with two accommodation options Best Western Clifton, Folkestone (4-star)
either 25 or 35 minutes drive from Royal St George’s. Stay by the seaside
and enjoy The Open on your own schedule while seeing all your favourite £849 pp twin/double £1,355 single occupancy
players in the opening rounds before The Cut.
Royal Albion, Broadstairs (4-star)
INCLUDES £598 pp twin/double £910 single occupancy
• 2-nights accommodation (Wed 15 - Fri 17 Jul)
• Buffet Breakfast daily
EXTRA NIGHTS & DAYS AT THE OPEN ON REQUEST.
• 1 or 2 x Official GA Ticket to The Open 2020 (Thu 16 and/or Fri 17 Jul)
TO THE OPEN, BEST WESTERN IS A 35 MIN DRIVE AND ROYAL ALBION IS A 25 MIN DRIVE
• 1 x Official Open Car Park Pass (per day at The Open)
• Events Travel Ticket Holder and Lanyard + Souvenir Open Lanyard
• VAT and all ticket handling fees
PRICES
Best Western Clifton, Folkestone (35 mins, 4-star)
Thu at The Open £498 pp twin/double £822 single occupancy
Thu & Fri at The Open £598 pp twin/double £922 single occupancy
Royal Albion, Broadstairs (25 mins, 4-star)
Thu at The Open £598 pp twin/double £910 single occupancy
Thu & Fri at The Open £698 pp twin/double £1,010 single occupancy
EXTRA NIGHTS & DAYS AT THE OPEN ON REQUEST B E ST WE ST E R N ROYAL ALBION
THE OPEN
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ROYAL CINQUE PORTS
Try your hand before
watching the Pro’s
Play quality Links golf right next door
to Royal St George’s before watching
the action at The Open 2020. Choose
from three accommodation options,
two with transport and one self-drive.
PACKAGES
#7 The Links Experience 22
#8 Ultimate Links Experience 24
#9 Ireland Luxury Golf Tour 26
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Located in Sandwich Bay,
this championship links
facility has a stunning
coastal setting and fabulous
courses that host Local Final
Qualifying for The Open
2018-2022 and The Amateur
Championship in 2013 and
2017.
H OW F IE LD MA NO R
PLAY GOLF EXPERIENCES #7
THE LINKS EXPERIENCE PRICES
Royal Albion,
Enjoy 5-nights accommodation and two rounds
of quality links golf. Both days tee off in the Broadstairs (4-star)
morning before refreshments and the afternoon ESCORTED WITH TRANSFERS
at The Open. Combine these golf days with
TOWN VIEW ROOM
Saturday and Sunday at The Open and you will
enjoy the best of both worlds. £1,898 pp twin/double
UPGRADE TO A SEA VIEW
INCLUDES ROOM FOR ONLY £90 PP TWIN/
DOUBLE SHARE
• 5-nights accommodation (Wed 15 - Mon 20 Jul)
• Buffet Breakfast daily Howfield Manor
• Dinner daily**
• Return transport to golf and The Open* ESCORTED WITH TRANSFERS
AND DAILY DINNER
• Weekly Official GA Ticket to The Open 2020
• 1 x Round of 18 Holes at Princes Golf Club (walking
only, Thu 17 Jul AM) £2,129 pp twin/double
• 1 x Round of 18 Holes at Royal Cinque Ports (walking
only, Fri 18 Jul AM) Best Western
• 1 x Official Open Car Park Pass (per day at The Folkestone (4-star)
Open)^ Royal Cinque
• Events Travel Ticket Holder and Lanyard + Souvenir SELF-DRIVE / NO TRANSFERS Ports
Open Lanyard
• £50 rebate pp off any Open 2021 5-night Package £1,769 pp twin/double This Members Club has
booked to the 150th anniversary at St Andrews hosted The Open in 1909
SINGLE OCCUPANCY ON and 1920 and offers quality
• VAT and all ticket handling fees REQUEST links golf on the same
stretch of coastline at
* ROYAL ALBION AND HOWFIELD MANOR Princes Golf Club and Royal
** HOWFIELD MANOR ONLY St George’s.
^ FOLKESTONE ONLY SELF-DRIVE
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Host of The Open
Championship in 1932 and
located right next door
to Royal St George’s. The
course has three loops of
9 holes, Himalayas, Dunes
and Shores. The latter
commonly ranks as the
best.
T H E ROYAL HO T E L DE A L
PLAY GOLF EXPERIENCES #8
ULTIMATE LINKS PRICES
EXPERIENCE The Royal Hotel Deal
(4-star)
Enjoy 5-nights accommodation at The Royal TOWN VIEW ROOMS
Hotel in Deal, next to Royal Cinque Ports
and Sandwich. Enjoy two rounds of golf with £1,989 pp twin/double
morning tee-times and The Open in the
afternoon. In addition, enjoy Saturday and Single occupancy on request
Sunday dedicated to watching the final rounds FAMILY ROOM WITH KING
of The Open 2020. We haven’t seen a better + TWO SINGLES OR FOUR
Open 2020 experience. SINGLES
£1,599 pp quad share
INCLUDES
• 5-nights accommodation (Wed 15 - Mon 20 Jul)
• Buffet Breakfast daily
• Return transport to golf and The Open
• Weekly Official GA Ticket to The Open 2020
• 1 x Round of 18 Holes at Princes Golf Club (walking
only, Thu 17 Jul AM) Royal Cinque
• 1 x Round of 18 Holes at Royal Cinque Ports (walking
only, Fri 18 Jul AM) Ports
• Events Travel Ticket Holder and Lanyard + Souvenir
Well ranked links course
Open Lanyard that has been through it all
• £50 rebate pp off any Open 2021 5-night Package over two world wars and
booked to the 150th anniversary at St Andrews successfully re-built on two
• VAT and all ticket handling fees occasions. Enjoy wild dune
grasses and tight fairways.
Let’s hope the wind is kind.
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DAY 1 | MON 20 JUL
Transfer to Gatwick Airport for
our flight to Dublin. On arrival
we will be met and transferred
north to Slieve Donard Hotel
in Newcastle, Northern
Ireland. Check-in and enjoy
free-time this afternoon
before our Welcome Dinner
S L IE V E D ON AR D RE SO R T & SPA this evening.
DAY 2 | TUE 21 JUL
PLAY GOLF EXPERIENCES #9
After breakfast we take a short
IRELAND LUXURY GOLF walk (next-door) to world-
famous Royal County Down.
TOUR This is an exclusive and unique
experience (peak season), we
hope you’ll make the most of
Add this experience to any Open 2020 Package it.
and enjoy a short and sweet escorted play golf
experience to Ireland, where you will play Golf DAY 3 | WED 22 JUL
R O YA L CO U NT Y DO WN
Digests World #1 Royal County Down. Travel
After breakfast we transfer
with a small-group of like minded travellers and further north to Ardglass Golf
reminisce your days at The Open by playing Club, boasting the oldest Club
P OR T M AR NO CK LI NKS
three magnificent courses. House in the world (1405
AD). This stunning course
on the coast has incredible
INCLUDES PRICES views and some challenging
holes. After lunch we transfer
£1,489 pp twin/double
• One-way economy flight from London Gatwick to back to Dublin to check-in to
Dublin Portmarnock Hotel for the
£1,715 single occupancy
• 2-nights at Slieve Donard Hotel (Mon 20 - Wed 22 Jul) evening.
• 1-night at Portmarnock Hotel (Thu 23 Jul)
• Buffet Breakfast daily DAY 4 | THU 23 JUL
• Welcome Dinner (Mon 20 Jul)
• Transport throughout (including from your Kent or After breakfast we play the
London Hotel to London Gatwick Airport) highly rated Portmarnock
• 1 x Round of 18 Holes at Royal County Down Links before enjoying lunch
• 1 x Round of 18 Holes at Ardglass Golf Club and a transfer to Dublin
• 1 x Round of 18 Holes at Portmanock Links Airport for your onward
• Golf Travel Kit and Golf Prizes journey. We can assist with
• Services of Voyages.Golf Tour Manager further travel in Ireland
• VAT and all ticket handling fees including more golf! If you can
FAMILY ROOM WITH KING + TWO SINGLES OR FOUR spare some time, Dublin and
EXTRA NIGHTS AND EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE. ALL GOLF IS Belfast are both incredible
WALKING ONLY WITH PULL TROLLEYS INCLUDED. CLUB
cities.
HIRE IS AVAILABLE WITH PRIOR ARRANGEMENT.
A R DG LA SS G O LF CLU B
26 T HE O PEN 2020 | PR O UD A UTH O R I S ED PR O V ID E R SPE A K T O A T R A VE L E X PE R T A T E VE NT S.CO M. AU | TH E OP EN 2020 27Hospitality—the
ultimate way to watch
The Open
ENGRAVER S AT THE OPEN CONCEPT
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Scorers Engravers
Situated inside the Spectator Village, the Scorers is a The most exclusive and polished experience at the 149th
relaxed environment close to the famous yellow leader Open Championship. Looking over the deceptively
board on the 18th hole with easy access to the course. challenging Par-3 16th hole, you will always be amongst
Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the private garden and the action. This hole cost Thomas Bjorn the title in
watch the action unfold with TV screens. Keep one 2003 and where Tom Watson scored a hole-in-one in
eye on the scores as you savour bistro-style fare with 2011. Enjoy fine cuisine, mid- morning champagne,
beverages included. Shared tables for individual groups canapes and four-course a la carte lunch with upper
or private tables available on request. balcony views, air-conditioning, private bathrooms, full
TV coverage, welcome lounge, hospitality hosts, player
- Exclusive venue located near the 18th hole Q&A and an exclusive Open gift per person. Shared
- Private garden area and TV screens tables for individual groups or private tables available
- Bistro-style fare on request.
- Beverages included
- Fast track entrance to the course This is the ultimate hospitality package for The Open.
If you have a 5, 6 or 7-day ticket special prices apply.
PRICES
PRICES Thu 16 Jul £980 pp
Fri 17 Jul £995 pp
Thu 16 Jul £406 pp Sat 18 Jul £985 pp
Fri 17 Jul £439 pp Sun 19 Jul £1,045 pp
Sat 18 Jul £428 pp
Sun 19 Jul £461 pp
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In all Packages, enjoy Official Open 2020
General Admission Tickets. These tickets are
guaranteed as an Authorised Provider.
General Admission Tickets can be upgraded to
Official Hospitality, inclusions and prices are
available on page 30/31.
General Admission Tickets give you course access as
well as access to:
• Food and Beverage Outlets (The Open is commited
to offering a wide variety of sustainable, locally-
sourced and healthy food options at catering
facilities on course and in the Spectator Vilalge.
• The Open Shop (savour the moment with a full
range of branded apparel)
• Spectator Village (The home of many Food and
Beverage Outlets, The Shop, kids play area, giant TV
screens, brand activations and more)
• Large Screens (don’t miss a shot with strategically
placed screens and electronic leaderboards dotted
around the course, including a giant TV screen at the
Spectator Village)
• Grandstands (unreserved Grandstands can be
found around the course including at the 18th green
and at the Practice Ground)
• Practice Ground (General Admission Ticket holders
can enjoy watching the golfers warm-up at the
Practice Ground, including Driving Range, Chipping
Range and Putting Green)
Important
• Re-entry not permitted
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Best Western The Royal Hotel The Royal Hotel Deal
Folkestone Albion Broadstairs 4-STAR
4 -STAR 4-STAR
The closest hotel we have London
Located 18 miles from Just 7 miles from The to The Open, situated
Royal St George’s, this Open, overlooking right by the seaside. Enjoy
Victorian hotel dates Viking Bay and boasting an elegant restaurant and
back to 1864 and offers Charles Dickens as a comfortable refurbished
charming British decor past regular guest (Bleak rooms frequented by
by The English Channel, House is within sight). Lord Nelson and Lady
Hamilton in the past. The Royal Hotel Albion
as well as a Marco Pierre This boutique hotel
White Steakhouse. offers great service and a
relaxed atmosphere.
Howfield Manor
Royal St George’s
Best Western Folkestone
Howfield Manor The Bloomsbury The May Fair Hotel The Royal Hotel Deal
4 -STAR Hotel London 5-STAR
4-STAR
This 5-acre country estate This luxury hotel
has only 15-rooms and This colourful and boasts spacious rooms,
is the quintessential contemporary hotel attentive service and a
British Manor. Enjoy is in the heart of the fabulous breakfast. The
handmade food, local theatre district in Central sought after location
ingredients and down-to- London. Rooms here puts you right in the
earth service. This hotel are comfortable with heart of Mayfair, close
includes all transport, luxurious bedding. Enjoy to attractions, shops,
breakfast and dinner. a short walk to Oxford restaurants and Hyde
Street and much more. Park.
34 T HE O PEN 2020 | PR O UD A UTH O R I S ED PR O V ID E R SPE A K T O A T R A VE L E X PE R T A T E VE NT S.CO M. AU | TH E OP EN 2020 35London Transport Schedule
Relax as you travel to The Open from London
with our return charter coach transfers,
exclusive to Events Travel customers.
See the proposed schedule below. Self-drive options
are available across all packages. Ask a Travel Expert
for a quote on car hire and car park passes or bring
your own car. Please note proposed transfer times
are based on past Open Championship schedules in
accordance with guest preferences and are subject to
final adjustments.
LONDON TO TH E OPEN THE OPEN TO LONDON
THE THE
THE MAY FAIR ARRIVE AT THE DEPART THE THE MAY FAIR
DAY BLOOMSBURY BLOOMSBURY
HOTEL OPEN OPEN HOTEL
HOTEL HOTEL
THURSDAY 16 JULY
07.00 07.20 09.30 18.00 20.00 20.20
FRIDAY 17 JULY
07.00 07.20 09.30 18.00 20.00 20.20
SATURDAY 18 JULY
08.00 08.20 10.30 18.00 20.00 20.20
SUNDAY 19 JULY
08.00 08.20 10.30 19.30 21.30 21.50
COACH TRANSFERS ESCORTED BY EVENTS TRAVEL STAFF
36 T HE O PEN 2020 | PR O UD A UTH O R I S ED PR O V ID E R SPE A K T O A T R A VE L E X PE R T A T E VE NT S.CO M. AU | TH E OP EN 2020 37Travel Services
By choosing Events Travel, you are choosing a travel partner who will be
with you for your entire journey. Our Travel Experts are here to help you
get the most from your Open 2020 experience and the journey surrounding
it.
Since 1993, Events Travel has been helping fans travel to the world’s biggest
events. Our extensive experience and quality supplier networks around the
globe will ensure your Open 2020 experience is nothing short of spectaular.
Ask a Travel Expert about creating a customised package from scratch or tailor
an existing package to meet your needs.
Travel Services
Ask a Travel Expert for a quote and/
or recommendations today on the
following:
• Flights to the UK (we ticket flights
in-house)
• Accommodation anywhere
• Transport (transfers, car hire and
more)
• Sightseeing (day tours,
attractions and more)
• Customised itineraries
• Group travel (all sizes including
private groups and corporate
groups)
• Travel insurance (we have
partnered with CHI to offer a
15% off base policy discount for
our customers)
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How do I make a booking? Do you have other hotels available? Are you an Official Travel Agent? What’s the difference between a
Package and a Tour?
It’s really easy to make a booking, all We can provide accommodation Yes. Events Travel are one of a handful
you need to do is speak to a Travel anywhere, including pre/post the of Authorised Providers for The Open Packages are designed for
Expert: event. We can also add extra nights to 2020 and 2021 across the world. We independent travellers and are not
any package, subject to availability. are authorised by the R&A to provide escorted by Events Travel staff. With
Call +613 5989 7666 We have partnerships with leading travel to both events and have access a Package, you are free to travel
Email res@events.com.au hotels across the world and can to tickets under license. how you wish, but you always have
Visit events.com.au offer hotel recommendations based contacts for questions or in the rare-
on your needs plus access to the Why should I travel with you? case, emergencies. With a Tour, it’s
What ticket types are available? best available rates. We recommend the opposite and you will be escorted
adding extra nights at the time of We’ve been pioneering sports travel throughout the trip by a Tour
Within all Official Travel Packages booking to ensure you get the best across the globe since 1993 and have Manager. Your Tour Manager is there
we have included General Admission rates and availability. helped tens of thousands of travellers to make sure the trip runs smoothly,
Tickets. You can upgrade these to experience historic moments at the to point you in the right direction
Official Hospitality, learn more on Do I need travel insurance? world’s biggest events. Our Travel and to make sure your needs are
page 30/31. All Grandstands at Royal Experts are passionate about travel met. All our Tours are small-groups,
St George’s are unreserved and have Yes. We recommend travel insurance and are here to help you get the intimate and with like-minded
no ticketing. for every trip big or small. That’s why most from your travel experience. By travellers. Both Packages and Tours
we have partnered with CHI to offer choosing us as your travel partner, it are carefully designed to balance
When do I receive my tickets and a 15% off base policy discount to all means that you have access to official event and destination experiences
services? customers. Our Travel Experts can tickets and are not supporting the and are often themed, for example
help choose the right policy for you, black market or secondary markets golf, gourmet or nature.
Your tickets will be sent within your ask us about it while making your (we think of this as risk removal). On
Travel Documents at least two weeks booking. top of this, we are fully accredited Can you book my flights?
before the event begins. In some by ATAS, AFTA and more. Finally,
circumstances we may make your Can my Travel Agent book with almost three decades of creating Yes. We are an IATA Agency and
tickets available via a ticket collection you? unforgettable experiences says it all. ticket your flights in-house, giving
point or hotel delivery (in this case We look forward to warmly welcoming you access to the best available fares .
you will still receive your Travel Yes. We work with registered Travel you to The Open 2020!
Documents email). More information Agents around the world. You are I have a corporate group, can you
will be provided to you after booking. welcome to refer your agent to us to Do you have customer reviews? assist us?
book on your behalf.
Can I change my package after Yes. We have partnered with Truspilot Absolutely. We specialise in arrange
booking? Do you have Hospitality available? to collect verified third party reviews, travel for groups of all sizes. You will
the most trusted way to collect real/ have a dedicated Travel Expert on
Typically changes are not possible, Yes. There are two ticket types unfiltered reviews. At the time of hand to assist your group from start
but it can depend on what you available; General Admission writing we have over 200 x 5-star to finish. Get in touch today.
have booked. Ticket upgrades may or Hospitality. You can upgrade reviews. See more.
be possible to Official Hospitality, your General Admission Tickets GOT A QUESTION OF YOUR OWN? ASK A
TRAVEL EXPERT ON +613 5989 7666 OR
but downgrades or reductions are to Hospitality and only pay the EMAIL RES@EVENTS.COM.AU
generally not possible unless made difference in price between the two
at the time of booking. ticket types. Learn more on page
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FULL BOOKING TERMS AND Payment Methods
CONDITIONS FOUND AT EVENTS. COM.
AU/TERMS Our customers love:
We accept bank transfers/wire
- Low deposit to confirm
• Prices are listed per person transfers as well as credit card
in GBP. Customers can make payments. Credit card payments - Transparent pricing with no
payment in GBP or AUD at the include a merchant fee (Visa and service fees or check-out fees
daily rate. Mastercard 1.5% and AMEX 1.98%). - Authorised Provider with Official Tickets
• Prices are subject to change and Bank transfers do not have any fees.
- Established in 1993 and
availability changes at any time. 100% Australian Family Owned
• All payments are non-refundable The Process
in case of cancellation (we - Fully accredited including ATAS, AFTA and more
strongly recommend all Speak to a Travel Expert to start - Speak to a Travel Expert with no phone queues
customers purchase Travel your journey. At this time we
- Carefully designed packages with flexibility
Insurance and we have partnered recommend adding on extra nights
with CHI to offer a 15% off base and any other travel services to - A full range of travel services available
policy discount to customers). access the best rates and availability.
- Customised travel experiences for groups of all sizes
• Changes to bookings may incur
amendment fees per change, plus After making a booking, you will
any applicable fees from suppliers receive a Booking Confirmation and
(such as airlines). Invoice with your booking details.
• Extra travel services may be Once payment is made, your travel
subject to different payment experience is secured.
requirements to be confirmed on
quoting Two-weeks before the event begins
• Full cancellation applies we will send you a Travel Documents
• There are no refunds for unused Email, containing information
services about your booking, services and
• Events Travel are IATA, AFTA, personalised information. If you
ATAS, ASTA and IAGTO require any physical items (such as
accredited tickets or merchandise) you will be
• Events Travel are an Authorised sent these by post at this time. If you
Provider for The Open, authorised depart for your trip earlier than two-
by the R&A weeks before, please let us know, as
we will make your physical items
Payment Requirements available via a collection point or
hotel delivery.
Deposit: £750 pp to book
Balance: Due by 31 March 2020 Please let us know when booking if
you are planning on departing early.
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED
WHEN BOOKING
ROYAL ST GEORGE’S, SANDWICH, ENGLAND
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