TravTalk India Online Magazine
In order to create a spectacular sports and tourism experience, 90 per cent of sports at Paris 2024 Summer Olympics are being planned with hospitality offers, for the first time ever. The experience will feature French art de vivre, gastronomy, culture, art, sport, and innovation, which will be a part of the breath-taking backdrop of the city of light.
TT Bureau
The official Paris 2024 Hospitality program will meet the needs of fans who wish to watch their favourite athletes participate at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, and of customers searching for an all-inclusive hospitality package to enjoy a genuinely unique experience at the games in Paris. The program offers a fantastic and cutting-edge selection of hospitality solutions (including tickets) for various audiences and budgetary conditions. It was developed in close collaboration with IOC, Paris 2024, and the official hospitality supplier, On Location.
Sheetal Munshaw – Director, Atout France, India, says, “We do anticipate a demand for travel from India during these major sporting events that France will host. Over the last few years, we have seen a growing interest in sporting events, be it football, tennis, soccer and others. It is more the feeling of wanting to be part of a major event that drives people to travel for sporting events in addition to the interest in the sport itself. India’s strong presence in Qatar was a testimony to this in recent times. We are certain that this desire to travel will continue to grow and show positive results for our upcoming sporting events in France. We are also certain that these events will lead to prolonged stays in France, as we know that travellers going to France to participate in such events tend to explore different regions and experiences of France before or after the sporting event. A press conference that took place during the workshop revealed how France is gearing up for these events and what the visitor can expect in terms of ahospitality and other experiences, as outlined by our CEO Ms Caroline Leboucher, Mr Thierry Rey – Paris 2024 Special Advisor and Mr Fabrice Favetto-Bon – Paris 2024 General Manager for On Location.”
Fabrice Favetto-Bon, General Manager, Paris 2024, On Location, says, “Our Clubhouse 24 offering – a first in Olympic history – is an innovative concept that allows fans to come together and share in the emotion and excitement of the event within an invitation-only Hospitality environment”. He adds, “In addition to the dedicated On Location sales teams across globe, an extensive global sales network of official sub-distributors in specific regions will deliver customized products, consistent pricing, and a high level of service in local markets”.
Gearing up to host the Olympics 2024, the Paris Region Tourism Board is set to capitalised the opportunity. Christophe Decloux, Managing Director, Paris Region Tourism Board, says, “We want to purpose unique experiences during the games. We have positioned sports at the centre of all our activities. We are taking away sports in a big way from the stadium to the city centre at the different monuments and historical sites. It is crucial that visitors who are coming to see the games have an unforgettable experience in our destination.”
Travel packages are being designed to offer an extensive selection of services to enhance and conclude the stay in Paris. Unique bundles will offer the chance to combine Olympic Games, tickets, product components, and program management services for a totally customized and satisfactory experience.
