Under the agreement, Infront France will offer hospitality services that cover the best seats across 13 stadiums and all matches of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, which will take place in England from 18 September to 31 October 2015.
The appointment is part of an ongoing development strategy for Infront’s hospitality portfolio and services in France. The company is already “Official Hospitality Agency” of the Stade de France until 2015.
Andrew Burton, Chief Executive of Rugby Travel & Hospitality, said “We are delighted with the appointment of Infront Sports & Media as an Official Hospitality Agent for Rugby World Cup 2015. France is a key territory for us with thousands of companies expected to make the short trip to England to enjoy Official Hospitality in 2015. The appointment of hospitality agents in France is designed to ensure French companies can secure their place at what will be the biggest sporting event of the year.”
Jean-François Jeanne, Managing Director of Infront France: “We thank Rugby Travel & Hospitality Ltd. for their confidence in Infront to support the 2015 Rugby World Cup through its strong network and experience in premium hospitality sales. French companies will be offered great onsite opportunities, when the Rugby World Cup returns to English soil next year.”
For more information on the marketing of official VIP packages contact: or +33 (0) 1 55 19 55 00.
About Infront Sports & Media
Infront Sports & Media is a world leader in sports marketing, managing some of the most prestigious sports properties across the world. Known for its high standards of delivery, the company covers all aspects of successful sporting events – including distribution of media rights, sponsorship, media production and event operation. As the number one player in winter sport, with global summer sports expertise and a unique heritage in world football, Infront enjoys long-lasting partnerships with 120 rights-holders and hundreds of sponsors and media companies. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Infront has an experienced staff of 500 working from 20 offices across 10 countries. The French subsidiary is led by Jean-François Jeanne as Managing Director.
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