Emirates Sports pens Cricket World Cup tie-up
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Emirates Sports Travel has joined forces with TUI Travel’s sports division and Gullivers Sports Travel, the UK-based cricket tour operator, to offer packages for the 10th ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.
The event kicks off on 19 February 2011, when hosts Bangladesh and India meet in Dhaka. The event will run until the final on 2 April 2011 in Mumbai. A total of 49 cricket matches will be played by 14 teams over 43 days in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. All ground arrangements will be handled by TUI’S Indian-based operation, Le Passage to India.
Emirates, an Official Partner of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, offers 184 weekly flights to 10 Indian destinations, as well as flights serving Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
“The ICC Cricket World Cup is the first major sporting event available with Emirates Sports Travel, a new division at Emirates. The packages have been designed to make it easy for ardent cricket fans to attend the matches. This year’s tournament promises to be an outstanding event, celebrating a sport with a rich history and culture,” said Russell Sheldon, Senior Vice President Network Passenger Sales Development, Emirates Airline.
Emirates packages, which can be purchased through Emirates offices worldwide, includes hotel accommodation, breakfast and a match ticket.
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