By David Gold
November 3 – FIFA’s exclusive hospitality programme rights holder MATCH Hospitality has appointed Jet Set Sports as the exclusive sales agent for Norway, Sweden, Russia and Australia for hospitality packages at the 2013 Confederations Cup and 2014 World Cup, both being held in Brazil.
Jet Set Sports will have exclusive rights to sell hospitality packages inclusive of tickets, and will serve as a sub agent of SportsMark, promoting and selling the packages in the USA.
MATCH executive chairman Jaime Byrom said: “MATCH Hospitality is delighted to partner with Jet Set Sports in no fewer than four major markets where interest in football and in the FIFA World Cup is traditionally very strong.
“Jet Set Sports’ approach and strong client base within these markets will add immense value to MATCH Hospitality.”
Jet Set founder and chairman Sead Dizdarevic added: “This appointment represents a huge opportunity for us.
“Jet Set Sports is very proud to be able to place its knowhow, gained from involvement in the Olympic Games hospitality over the past three decades, at the service of such prestigious events as the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Confederations Cup.
“Our dedicated team of seasoned hospitality professionals will ensure that we fully leverage these exciting football competitions.”
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