Glasgow 2014 Secure ATP Events as Games Travel Office Provider

ATP Event Experts, discount part of the ATPI Group, store have been appointed as the Games Travel Office (GTO) provider for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

ATP Event Experts will work with the travel and accommodation markets for the Games and will ensure that Glasgow 2014 is ready to welcome all guests and visitors.

Central to the appointment is that ATP Event Experts will manage and sell a range of spectator packages for the Games providing a one-stop shop for visitors with combined deals for tickets, accommodation and travel.

David Grevemberg, Glasgow 2014 Chief Executive, said: “I am delighted to have ATPI on board as our Games Travel Office provider. We are excited to be working with a company with such an extensive background in successfully delivering travel and event services in a wide variety of global events.

“Scotland’s largest ever sporting and cultural event will attract many thousands of international tourists and Games-related travellers. ATPI have a real commitment to working with the Scottish tourism industry to promote the proud host city and host nation of the XX Commonwealth Games.”

Graham Ramsey, CEO of ATPI, added: “We are thrilled that our expertise in managing and organising the travel and corporate hospitality requirements for major sporting events has been recognized by the Organising Committee of Glasgow 2014 with the award of the contract to manage the Games Travel Office.

“We have an excellent track record in looking after the global family of sporting stars, officials, fans and corporate sponsors, so look forward to bringing the expertise we have from delivering ten Olympic, Paralympic and Winter Olympic Games to this phenomenal event.”

As the official provider of Glasgow 2014 Spectator Packaging, the GTO will assist VisitScotland and Glasgow City Marketing Bureau to promote the host city and country.

The intention is to increase visitors’ spend and length of stay, as well as encouraging visits further afield throughout Scotland, thereby supporting the tourism and economic benefits of hosting the Games.

Scott Taylor, Chief Executive of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, said: “Expert travel management is fundamental to encouraging and driving visitors to Glasgow, and Scotland, in the build up to and during the Commonwealth Games and ATPI has a wealth of expertise and experience to draw upon as Games Travel Office provider.

“Glasgow City Marketing Bureau welcomes their appointment and, together with the city’s hotel industry, looks forward to working with them in the coming months.”

Mike Cantlay, Chairman of VisitScotland, commented: “The appointment of a Games Travel Office provider is an important step as Scotland welcomes the world in 2014. Accessibility and ease of access to information is key to the visitor experience and I’m delighted that Glasgow 2014 has recognised this by appointing ATP Event Experts.

“Having such a well-recognised name on board gives visitors every chance to go out and explore Scotland after they’ve enjoyed Glasgow and a fantastic Commonwealth Games.”