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#Sports events never fail to pull in a large crowd and it’s up to transportation strategists to ensure everybody gets to and from a venue safely and smoothly. 💡 So what does it take to put together a successful #transportation plan for a large sports event? Planning for such events needs an elaborate cooperation between hosting cities and event organizers, not to mention the fine balance required between #publictransport systems and private transport solutions! To learn more, Sengerio caught up with the industry leader and expert Manuel Reimann to understand what it takes to organize transportation for some of the world’s largest sporting events. https://lnkd.in/dwD5kaX5

The Power of Sports in Building Stronger Client Relationships In the fast-paced world of business, finding unique and impactful ways to connect with clients is more important than ever. One of the most effective—and enjoyable—methods I've discovered is through sports. Attending a major sporting event with clients goes beyond traditional meetings and formal dinners. It offers a relaxed yet exhilarating environment where real bonds can form. Here’s why sports are a game-changer for client engagement: Creating Unforgettable Memories: Sharing the excitement of a live game creates lasting memories. These shared experiences forge stronger connections and positive associations with your brand. Facilitating Authentic Conversations: The informal setting of a sports event allows for more genuine interactions. It’s a chance to get to know your clients on a personal level, beyond business discussions. Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Sporting events often attract top industry professionals and leaders. The VIP suites and hospitality areas provide a unique platform for networking and potential collaborations. Showcasing Appreciation: Inviting clients to a high-profile sporting event demonstrates your appreciation and commitment to building a long-term relationship. It shows that you value their partnership and are willing to invest in it. Recently, one large IT services company had the opportunity to attend the T20 World cup with some of their key clients. Their reaction from the event was “The experience was nothing short of amazing! Not only did we enjoy the thrill of the game, but we also had meaningful conversations that strengthened our business relationships." If you’re looking for a way to stand out and build deeper connections with your clients, consider incorporating sports hospitality into your strategy. It's a win-win for everyone involved! What are your thoughts on using sports as a tool for client bonding? Have you had any memorable experiences? Share in the comments below! #ClientEngagement #SportsHospitality #Networking #BusinessRelationships #CustomerExperience #GainAccess #Sports

#paris2024 #hospitality #teambuilding #socialimpact HOMECOMING is a unique event, and over the next few days, these postings will outline the mutually beneficial partnerships that will determine whether it is a successful event. For those who work in #SportsHospitality, HOMECOMING is a fully inclusive team building away day, which enables sporting passions to be indulged guilt free. Whilst those keen enough are taking on the GB Medallists in sporting head to heads, your colleagues get to take part in 25 non sporting games and activations, each with the chance to win a medal. Each company or SME will be based in their Hospitality area, visited in rotation throughout the day by the host GB Medallists. The success so far from your peers, has been adding this fully inclusive Team Building / Away day to their overall conversation with clients, as the event is targeting, in the vast majority of corporates, a separate Team Building / Away Day budget. The event is formatted to cover ALL requirements, activity, team bonding, hospitality, networking and also is client entertainment friendly with the interaction with the host Medallists. Packages listed are a guide and can be amended according to requirements. Each participant sent our way comes with a commission, you have access to your own brochures and you can aim, risk free to build up your own presence on the day with SME clients. Full details are on https://lnkd.in/gyG67mFz or email if you wish to discuss further on david@legacy300.com

🚨 Ever wondered what criteria use sponsors? Find it out at our upcoming Networking & Roundtable Session! After a summer break, we're coming back stronger than ever with a new Networking and Roundtable event: "The Future of Sports Sponsorship: Trends and Opportunities" on September 26th, from 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM at Ca l'Alier. In this roundtable, we'll delve into the secrets behind success in sports sponsorship. We'll uncover the criteria companies use to sponsor events and sports activities, the proposals they reject, and practical tips for securing the sponsors your project needs. ✅ We'll discuss trends, opportunities, briefings, contacts, proposals, and much more. 🗣️ Additionally, renowned industry speakers will join us to share their perspectives, insights, and keys to crafting compelling sponsorship deals. 👉 We will soon reveal all the participants, so make sure you have our notifications turned on. 📌 Why is it important to participate? Securing the right sponsorship can be key to the growth and success of your sports project. This is a unique opportunity to connect with industry professionals, gain valuable insights, and learn from the experiences and advice of experts who have gone through the process. Moreover, you will have the chance to connect and potentially collaborate after the roundtable during the networking cocktail! 📅 Mark your calendar and don't miss the chance to be part of an event that could transform your career and future! 📝 Register now ➡️ https://buff.ly/3MuV3gh 👥 Powered by Barcelona Sports Hub & INDESCAT. #Networking #Roundtable #Sports #SportsSponsorship #Events #Barcelona #SportsMarketing #Sponsorship #Sponsors

I’m excited that #SportsETA released a new white paper today sponsored by my friends at GPS + #Playbook365.   Sports-event professionals will find 29 tips to optimize team housing and grow their events. Check out these best practices and decide which ones to add to your own playbook.   To read the paper, click the link below.   #SportsEvents #EventPlanning #SportsTourism #SportsETA #Playbook365

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀 At 𝗞𝗡 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀, we understand the powerful motivation that comes from receiving a personalized award. That's why we provide a wide range of high-quality custom trophies. We particularly excel in designing sports trophies. Whether you're coaching a football team or a basketball team, here are some important considerations for presenting trophies. You don't want to hand out trophies without any celebration simply. It's important to ensure players truly feel recognized. When presented with care and creativity, a trophy becomes more than just an award that sits on a shelf; it becomes a cherished keepsake.  Add creativity to the award process. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 Instead of merely handing out trophies, turn the awards process into a memorable event. Host a ceremony to present custom trophies to each player. There can be a small gathering on the court with players, their friends, and family. Alternatively, you could organize a more upscale event that will be a lasting memory for your athletes. Rent a space in a nice restaurant, dress up, and make the occasion special for reasons beyond just the trophy itself. 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 Whether you choose to host a more elaborate event or not, simply handing someone a trophy isn't special enough for your team. Consider each player's unique contributions and write a note acknowledging their efforts. While receiving a trophy is great, personalized recognition from a coach can be an even greater motivator. When your players see that you care, they'll be inspired to work even harder next season. 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 During your ceremony, highlight significant moments from the past season and showcase some of the standout plays from your most valuable players. If you have any funny videos from practices or away games, share those to add a lighthearted touch to the event. Reflecting on the season can remind everyone of their achievements and provide insights on how to improve in the future. Custom trophies and awards are a fantastic way to communicate and reinforce your organization's brand and event positioning, helping to attract more participants to your events. There are numerous types of custom awards you can offer your clients, with almost endless design possibilities. 𝗔𝘁 𝗞𝗡 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀. #sports #corporate #events #trophies #customisedtrophies

We’re excited to share the latest white paper from #SportsETA, Score Bigger Wins: 29 Tips to Optimize Team Housing & Grow Your Events, sponsored by GPS + Playbook365. DOWNLOAD > https://lnkd.in/gEXNUTq6   By reading this paper, you’ll get proven best practices to: - Drive more revenue - Streamline workflows - Negotiate the best hotel deals - Avoid pitfalls like steep cancellation fees - Enrich the experience for players and families Get the top plays from sports event pros. Then, decide which ones to add to your own roster.

Let's talk about the sports events happening across Europe for a minute - ⚽ EURO 2024, 🚴🏼♂️ Tour de France, and 🤸🏼♀️ Olympics. We got motivation, inspiration and a boost from those events. Why? Sporters need determination and really hard work, but it will pay off. 🏅 Top sports are about talent, but a lot more goes into it than just that. You need a lot of mental strength, you're dependent on the team around you, and it takes a lot of training, teamwork, proper nutrition, rest, and so on. If you want something and you are dedicated to it, you will succeed. Sporters inspire us to follow our passion and go after it! Supporters share a common interest and enthusiasm for these events, which connect people and provide a source of relaxation. Companies can use these events to promote their products, foster team spirit, or even organize a relaxing event for their employees. Supporters inspire us with their deep passion during these events and help us to connect with people or professionals. 🌟 Supporters inspire us how deeply you can have a passion for something and helps us to connect with people. In both countries, UK & NL, sport is an essential conversation topic. Especially in international trade, international sports events are a perfect topic to discuss and connect over. Use it! 🏆 How do you jump into these sports events? #BoostBusiness #BusinessGrowth #Internationalgrowth

Why focus on 'the holistic experience’ at your club or event? Because it's just like when you invite people around to your place for a BBQ. You don’t leave them on the doorstep or ignore them. You invite them in, offer them something, (re)introduce them, making sure they are connected, comfortable and having fun. We make sure they are involved, we do what they came for. Ideally, they leave happy they came over, giving us all a few things to think and talk about the next day. And don’t forget that before they came you gave them the info and some motivation to come over… 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺, 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴, 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘣𝘴, 𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘴, 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. So, when we are setting up an event, a program, or a session, it’s important to consider the breadth and depth of experiences you can offer. Welcoming, involving and connecting people. To do more of something, to feel and belong more, and even to become more. I call them ‘Experiences of Value’ – like an ‘experiential hierarchy of needs’. The functional support, the emotive, social and aspirational. And by offering value from end to end, and on every 'level', we will make people feel good about coming and want to come back for more... #sports #events #communitysport #participation #sportexperience 𝘐’𝘮 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳. 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗼𝗳.. 🏃🏽♂️ 🚴🏽♀️ 🎾 ⚽  🏀 ⛵ 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘥𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸... sportexperiencedesign.com

🏨 Behind the Scenes of Youth Sports: Creating the Perfect Stays with EventConnect 🌟 Tune into an insightful discussion between EventConnect's COO, Sarah Dyer, CHRP, and Director of Hotel Procurement, Dana Dyer. Discover the intricate process and strategic decisions behind selecting the ideal hotels for youth sports events, ensuring every athlete and family experiences the best accommodations. 🛏️ Dana explains how her team utilizes historical data and team feedback to continuously refine and perfect the accommodation feed. From analyzing preferred amenities to adjusting options based on time frames, their proactive approach ensures that every participant's stay is not just satisfactory but exceptional. 🔗 Want to learn more about the magic behind crafting those seamless sports travel experiences? Click the link below to watch the full conversation and see how EventConnect enhances every aspect of tournament travel. https://lnkd.in/g4yDaiQq #EventConnect #YouthSports #HotelProcurement #TravelManagement #SportsTourism