QuintEvents Invests in Sportsnet Holidays
Published by Jonathan Foo on January 25, 2023
QuintEvents, the industry-leading provider of official ticket, hospitality and travel experiences to many of the world’s most prominent sports and entertainment events, announced a significant investment in Australia-based Sportsnet® Holidays (Sportsnet). Sportsnet has long-term relationships with the world’s biggest sporting events including Rugby World Cup France 2023, Australian Open, Isle of Man TT®, MotoGP™ and Supercars. The new partnership will allow customers across the globe to have access to the top events and travel packages offered by both companies. QuintEvents has a portfolio of 20+ official property partnerships servicing over 90 events including Formula 1®, NBA, Kentucky Derby®, MotoGP™, The Open Championship, College Football National Championship™, The Pro Football Hall of Fame, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Breeders Cup, Belmont Stakes, Barrett-Jackson, NHL®, and Presidents Cup.
“We are excited to add Sportsnet Holidays to the QuintEvents family,” said CEO, Brian Learst. “Not only will the Sportsnet management team and staff add tremendous value to our global team, but QuintEvents’ technology capabilities and world-class delivery offer new opportunities to Sportsnet’s market-leading business. Together we are looking forward to expanding in the APAC region.“
“Sportsnet’s mission is to make it easy for sports fans to witness the greatest events in the world and create once in a lifetime experiences for our guests. We believe that QuintEvents does this better than any other business. Our partnership is a breath taking proposition for our clients and suppliers alike, instantly increasing the depth and breadth of our product offering and amplifying our ability to create one-of-a-kind experiences – the likes of which the industry has never seen.” said Sportsnet CEO, Rob Cecconi. “Our business has always focused on being at the forefront of innovation. Partnering with a global leader and technology powerhouse of the sporting events travel space such as QuintEvents, creates an array of inimitable opportunities for event rights-holders across the Asia Pacific region. We are ecstatic to make these opportunities a reality over the coming months and years with QuintEvents.”
QuintEvents has continued on a path of significant growth with plans to aggressively expand into other sports, festivals, and entertainment. Partnering with best-in-class companies like Sportsnet Holidays provides the opportunity to expand their coverage in high growth regions like Asia Pacific. This announcement comes on the heels of QuintEvents’ recent expansion in Dubai bringing their signature events and experiences to even more fans across the globe.
The company’s Dubai presence was finalized in December 2021 and is led by Francis Dharmi, whose impressive background with Emirates Holidays and the Al Tayyar Travel Group makes him a great fit to lead QuintEvents’ growth into the Middle East.
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About QuintEvents
QuintEvents is the industry-leading provider of Official Ticket and Hospitality packages to many of the world’s most prominent sports and entertainment events. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with offices in six countries, QuintEvents’ innovative programs enable those properties to expand fan experiences and corporate client entertainment opportunities in a way that reflects the quality and prestige of those brands.
QuintEvents has a portfolio of 20+ official property partnerships servicing over 90 events including Formula 1®, NBA, Kentucky Derby®, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, The Open Championship, College Football National Championship, The Pro Football Hall of Fame, Breeders Cup, Belmont Stakes, Barrett-Jackson, NHL®, MotoGP™, Presidents Cup and THE PLAYERS Championship.
About Sportsnet® Holidays
Sportsnet® is Australia’s premier sports travel and experience business. For over two decades Sportsnet has formulated successful partnerships with some of the world’s largest and prolific sporting event stakeholders. Sportsnet has made the dreams of hundreds of thousands of sports fans come to life over a 23-year history.
It is no secret that Australians have a love of sport and an unrelenting desire to travel within Australia and abroad. This culture turned out to be the driving force behind the creation of the Sportsnet brand in August 1998. Right from the start, Sportsnet’s business plan was simple: make it easy for sports fans to attend their favourite events (to “see it live!”), no matter where the event or fixture was being staged in the world. By remaining true to its core business strategy while maintaining a dedication to excellence, Sportsnet has grown to become Australia’s leading and largest provider of sports travel experiences.