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Manchester City secure partnership with Thomson Sport

Manchester City have signed a three-year deal with travel provider Thomson Sport, part of one of the world’s leading leisure travel companies, TUI Travel PLC.

The agreement means that the firm becomes the club’s official supplier of supporter travel.

Thomson Sport will provide Manchester City fans with official Match Break packages for all matches at the Etihad Stadium, coach travel to matches played at Wembley Stadium, and a range of travel packages for European away matches.

Match Break packages include accommodation at an extensive range of hotels, match programme and match ticket, with the opportunity to bolt-on travel and upgrade to a hospitality seat.

Thomson Sport is one of the UK’s leading sports tour operators, offering supporter travel for The FA, Scottish FA, NFL and Celtic Football Club.

Danny Wilson, Director of Sales, Service & Operations for Manchester City, commented: “As the Club’s profile continues to grow in new markets around the world, it was important to work with a company that has a robust global network of connections.

“Through teaming up with Thomson Sport, we can ensure our supporters will be provided with the best possible service, whether following the team at home or abroad”.

Nathan Wilson, Sales and Marketing Director for TUI Event Group, said: “This is a fantastic deal for the division and the Thomson Sport Travel brand.

“Manchester City Football Club is innovative and success driven - attributes that we at TUI Travel consider to be key drivers for our business growth. We are very excited about the potential and looking forward to delivering exceptional travel experiences for the club’s supporters

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Simon Malia .