Following a comprehensive tender and evaluation process, Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) and Rugby Travel and Hospitality New Zealand (RTH) have appointed the Official Corporate Hospitality Agents for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

The first official corporate hospitality packages go on sale from February 1, 2010 through two groups, one comprising The Eden Park Trust, Auckland Rugby Union and the Experience Group from New Zealand and another comprising Ticketek and International Quarterback from Australia.

“Rugby World Cup is one of the top five sports events in the world and the strength of the corporate ticketing and hospitality programmes was one of the major success stories of a record-breaking RWC 2007 Tournament with combined ticket package and corporate sales exceeding 100,000, more than the 1999 and 2003 Tournaments combined,” said RWCL managing director Mike Miller. 

“We are delighted that both the Official Travel Agents and Official Corporate Hospitality Agents for RWC 2011 are now confirmed. This key partnership of experienced providers under the RTH umbrella will ensure that supporters can look forward to unrivalled delivery for an event that is globally renowned for providing a world class Official Corporate Hospitality programme.”

RTH chief executive Andrew Burton, added: “We are pleased to have appointed the two stand out consortiums. Both organisations bring a wealth of sales experience and knowledge coupled with unrivalled networks in the global rugby community and corporate markets.

“We anticipate huge demand for corporate hospitality for what is now one of the top sporting events in the world. Corporate consumers and Rugby supporters will have the opportunity to purchase match ticket inclusive hospitality from 1 February 2010.”

•  Official travel partners announced for 2011 World Cup