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Gymnastike and Ludus Tours Join Forces to Offer Experiential Gymnastics Packages for London the London Summer Games

Ludus Tours and Gymnastike have joined forces to create Gymnastike Tours Packages that offer opportunities for gymnastics fans to be a part of the 2012 Summer Games in London.

San Diego, CA (USA), Wednesday – November 30th, 2011 — Ludus Tours ( http://ludustours.com ) and Gymnastike ( http://www.gymnastike.org ) have joined forces to create Gymnastike Tours Packages that offer opportunities for gymnastics fans to be a part of the 2012 Summer Games in London. Gymnastike Tours packages will provide fans with unprecedented experiences and behind the scenes access that no other tour can match.

By taking part in the the 2012 Gymnastike Tours Summer Games Fan Package, gymnastics enthusiasts will see the Olympics from Gymnastike’s point of view. Exciting interviews, live shows, athlete activities, parties and more will be accessible and enable fans to feel like they are a part of the Games. Gymnastike’s comprehensive coverage and Ludus Tours’ incredible hospitality will provide fans with an incredible experience.

“Gymnastike shares many of the same values as Ludus Tours – reaching out to fans and athletes to create relationships and providing clients with unforgettable experiences. Gymnastike is an ideal partner for us, and we are excited to grow our relationship to create unique opportunities for their followers to have an amazing experience at the world’s largest sporting event,” said Adam Dailey, Managing Director of Ludus Tours.

“We are ecstatic to partner with Ludus Tours to create memorable experiences for gymnastics enthusiasts at the London Olympics. Now fans will have the ability to travel with Gymnastike, see everything from our perspective, meet their favorite athletes and be a part of our live shows. It will be a blast to let gymnastics fans into the our world. Ludus and Gymnastike will bring the best Gymnastics experience in London,” said Mark Floreani, Co-Founder of Gymnastike.

Gymnastics at the London Summer Games will take place from July 28 through August 11, 2012, and Gymnastike Tours packages are offered for full and partial durations. Packages include happy hours, banquet dinners, parties with other Gymnastike fans, access to special events, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, swag, tour excursions, athlete meet and greets, swag, and more! http://www.gymnastike.org/page/gymnastike-Tours.

About Ludus Tours:
Ludus Tours provides complete travel, tour and hospitality packages to the world’s premiere sporting and cultural events, including Oktoberfest, the 2012 Summer Games in London, the 2013 IAAF World Championships in Moscow and more. Ludus is the Official Hospitality and Accommodation Provider for many National Governing Bodies including USA Track & Field, USA Wrestling and USA Triathlon, among others. In addition to their travel services, Ludus Sports offers corporate branding, marketing and retail opportunities within each of their events. Ludus Tours is based in San Diego, CA with offices in London, UK. For more information, please visit http://www.ludustours.com/.

About Gymnastike:
As the leading gymnastics media source in the world, Gymnastike is where the gymnastics community lives. They provide unparalleled coverage of gymnastics at every level and constantly create original video content. Gymnastike’s mission is to promote the sport of gymnastics and cultivate a strong, passionate community. For more information, please visit http://www.gymnastike.org .

Press & Media Contact:
Karen Kuhlman
Account Manager
Ludus Tours
1501 Front Street #107
San Diego, CA 92101 – USA
859-250-0413
karen@ludustours.com
http://www.ludustours.com
http://www.gymnastike.org

Flotrack and Ludus Tours Team Up to Release the Ultimate Track and Field Fan Packages to London for the 2012 Summer Games

Ludus Tours and Flotrack have teamed up to create Flotrack Tours Packages to offer track and field fans the opportunity to attend the 2012 Summer Games in London, England, alongside the Flotrack staff and its network of track and field enthusiasts.

San Diego, CA (USA), Thursday – November 17, 2011 — Ludus Tours ( http://ludustours.com/ ) and Flotrack ( http://www.flotrack.org/ ) have teamed up to create Flotrack Tours Packages to offer track and field fans the opportunity to attend the 2012 Summer Games in London, England, alongside the Flotrack staff and its network of track and field enthusiasts. Flotrack Tours packages will provide fans with exclusive access and events unparalleled to any other Games experience.

By joining the 2012 Flotrack Tours Summer Games Fan Package, fans will experience the Games from Flotrack’s perspective and experience the live shows, athlete Q&A’s, group runs, parties and more! Ludus Tours’ expertise in hospitality and accommodations at the world’s premiere sporting events combined with Flotrack’s access to athletes and coverage will provide fans with an unforgettable experience.

“Flotrack shares many of the same values as Ludus Tours – touching fans and athletes from a genuine grass roots effort and having a great time. Flotrack has been an optimal partner for us over the years and we are excited to expand our relationship to create a unique package for their fans to witness history firsthand at the world’s largest sporting event,” said Adam Dailey, Managing Director of Ludus Tours.

“We are pumped to partner with Ludus Tours to produce what we believe will be the ultimate experience for track and field fans in London. Now people will have the ability to travel with Flotrack and see what we see, meet athletes and be a part of our live shows. It will be fun to let track fans into the world of Flotrack and no one will have to sleep in the White Pearl. It will be an amazing experience. Ludus and Flotrack will bring the best Track and Field experience in London,” said Mark Floreani, Co-Founder of Flotrack.

Athletics at the London Summer Games will take place from August 3 through 11, 2012, and Flotrack Tours packages are offered for full and partial duration. Packages include hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, happy hours, tour excursions, dinners, athlete meet and greets, swag, group workouts, access to special events, and much more! Reserve your spot today because space is limited: http://www.flotrack.org/page/Flotrack-Tours.

About Ludus Tours:
Ludus Tours provides complete travel, tour and hospitality packages to the world’s premiere sporting and cultural events, including the 2012 Summer Games in London, the 2013 IAAF World Championships in Moscow and more. Ludus is the Official Hospitality and Accommodation Provider for many National Governing Bodies including USA Track & Field, Athletics Canada and USA Triathlon, among others. In addition to their travel services, Ludus Sports offers corporate branding, marketing and retail opportunities within each of their events. Ludus Tours is based in San Diego, CA with offices in London, UK. For more information, please visit http://www.trackandfieldtours.com.

About Flotrack:
Flotrack is a new media outlet whose mission is to promote the sport of track & field and cross country. Flotrack provides content with the best minds in the sport, from athletes to coaches, to bring fans and enthusiasts an inside look at what it takes to be the best while creating a community centered around video. Flotrack’s coverage of track and field is unmatched and continues to push industry standards.

Press & Media Contact:
Larkin Geyer
Account Manager
Ludus Tours
1501 Front Street #107
San Diego, CA 92101 – USA
619-202-0065
larkin@ludustours.com
http://www.flotrack.org
http://www.ludustours.com

Ludus Tours Announces Track and Field Fan Packages to Eugene for the 2012 U.S. National Team Trials

Ludus Tours, a travel company that focuses on major global sporting and cultural events, is offering track and field fans tour packages to Eugene, Ore., to attend the 2012 U.S. Team Trials this summer.

San Diego, CA (USA), Wednesday – November 16, 2011 — Ludus Tours ( http://ludustours.com ), a travel company that focuses on major global sporting and cultural events, is offering track and field fans tour packages to Eugene, Ore., to attend the 2012 U.S. Team Trials this summer. The Olympic Trials will take place from June 22 through July 1, 2012, at Hayward Field and serve as USA Track & Field’s (USATF) qualifier for the 2012 London Summer Games. Over 1,000 athletes, 350,000 fans and 1,000 members of media are expected to be in Eugene for the meet.

Ludus Tours’ 2012 Eugene Track Fan Packages are priced from $1,050 per person and include hotel accommodations within walking distance of the track, tickets to all sessions, access to special parties and events, 24/7 concierge service, gift bags and more. To view full package details, visit http://www.trackandfieldtours.com/eugene_packages.html.

“Ludus Tours was founded by former track athletes and this iconic track meet is what fueled our desire to start a company designed to help as many families, friends and fans as possible get to witness dreams turn into reality” said Adam Dailey, Managing Director of Ludus Tours. “We are excited to take another group back to Eugene to watch their favorite athletes qualify for London.”

In addition to 2012 Eugene Track Fan Packages, track and field fans can book their trip with Ludus Tours to watch the London 2012 Summer Games and Moscow 2013 IAAF World Championships, among other events. For more information on any of these tours, please visit http://www.trackandfieldtours.com.

About Ludus Tours:
Ludus Tours provides complete travel, tour and hospitality packages to the world’s premiere sporting and cultural events, including Austin Formula One, the 2012 Summer Games in London, and more. Ludus is the Official Hospitality and Accommodation Provider for 18 National Governing Bodies including USA Track & Field, Athletics Canada and USA Triathlon, among others. In addition to their travel services, Ludus Sports offers corporate branding, marketing and retail opportunities within each of their events. Ludus Tours is based in San Diego, CA with offices in London, UK. For more information, please visit http://www.trackandfieldtours.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Larkin Geyer
Account Manager
Ludus Tours
1501 Front Street #107
San Diego, CA 92101 – USA
619-202-0065
larkin@ludustours.com
http://www.trackandfieldtours.com
http://www.ludustours.com

Ludus Tours Named San Diego’s 4th-Fastest Growing Company

Today Ludus Tours, a travel and hospitality company that focuses on major global sporting and cultural events, was named the to the San Diego Business Journal’s list of the 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies as the 4th-fastest growing company in San Diego.

San Diego, CA (USA), Monday – October 03, 201 — Today Ludus Tours, a travel and hospitality company that focuses on major global sporting and cultural events, was named the to the San Diego Business Journal’s list of the 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies as the 4th-fastest growing company in San Diego.

“To be named in the top five-fastest growing businesses in San Diego is an incredible honor,” said Adam Dailey, CEO of Ludus Tours ( http://www.ludustours.com ), “This really reinforces our decision to move here to San Diego with our amazing team. We’re thrilled to accept this award on behalf of the many International Federations of Olympic Sport that we partner with.”

Ludus Tours ( http://www.ludustours.com ) is the Official Hospitality and Accommodations Provider for over a dozen USA National Governing Bodies, including USA Swimming, USA Volleyball, and USA Track and Field. Ludus Tours also offers cultural packages to Oktoberfest and Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls. For more information on Ludus Tours and our travel packages, please visit www.ludustours.com.

About Ludus Tours:
Ludus Tours provides complete travel, tour and hospitality packages to the world’s premiere sporting and cultural events, including the 2011 Pan Ams in Guadalajara, the 2012 Summer Games in London, the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, and more. In addition to their travel services, Ludus Sports offers corporate branding, marketing and retail opportunities within each of their events. Ludus Tours is based in San Diego, CA with offices in London, UK. For more information, please visit http://www.summergames.travel.

Press & Media Contact:
Corby Fisher
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Ludus Tours
1501 Front Street #107
San Diego, CA 92101 – USA
619-202-0061
corby@ludustours.com
http://www.summergames.travel
http://www.ludustours.com

Ludus Tours Announces Erin Aldrich-Shean As Volleyball Account Director

Olympian To Manage Volleyball Accounts.

San Diego, CA, Friday – September 09, 2011 — Ludus Tours ( http://www.ludustours.com ) has hired Sydney 2000 Olympian Erin Aldrich-Shean as Volleyball Account Director. As the key representative to volleyball, Erin will be tasked with ensuring the Ludus Tours model is developed within the entire sport, member and fan base.

“I am extremely excited about joining the Ludus team. After devoting so many years to the sports world as a dual-sport professional athlete and Olympian, working at Ludus gives me the opportunity to transfer that passion and excitement I had as an athlete into providing fans the experience of a lifetime at all of our major events internationally. It’s easy to wake up in the morning and go to work when you truly believe in the product you are promoting,” said Erin Aldrich-Shean, Volleyball Account Director.

Aldrich-Shean joins Ludus Tours with nearly a decade of elite athletic experience. She competed at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, in the high jump and has spent a total of six years playing volleyball both professionally and on the US National Team. Aldrich-Shean also attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she was named Big XII Athlete of the Year for her accomplishments in high jump and volleyball. When a knee injury ended her professional volleyball season in 2008, Aldrich-Shean returned to Texas and earned her MBA.

“I remember seeing Erin compete as an athlete when she was still in high school,” Adam Dailey, CEO of Ludus Tours ( http://www.ludustours.com ), said, “Having someone who has her business savvy and her athletic accomplishments be part of our team here is great.”

“Erin’s lifetime of commitment to the Volleyball community is exactly what we look for in building our team,” Corby Fisher, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Ludus Tours, said, “She represents the Ludus vision of creating experiences that every friend, family and fan of volleyball will truly cherish for a lifetime.”

About Ludus Tours:
Ludus Tours provides complete travel, tour and hospitality packages to the world’s premiere sporting and cultural events, including the 2012 Summer Games in London, the 2012 U.S. Formula 1 Grand Prix in Austin and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, among others. In addition to their travel services, Ludus Sports offers corporate branding, marketing and retail opportunities within each of their events. Since 2003, Ludus has helped thousands of individuals, families and organizations with their accommodation and hospitality needs. Ludus is the Official Hospitality Provider for over 15 National Governing Bodies including USA Swimming, USA Volleyball, USRowing and others. Ludus Tours is based in San Diego, CA with offices in London, UK. For more information, please visit http://www.summergames.travel.

Press & Media Contact:
Riley Steinmetz
Marketing and PR Coordinator
Ludus Tours
P.O. Box 50251
Austin, TX 78763
317-989-6186
riley@ludustours.com
http://www.ludustours.com

Ludus Tours Announces Track and Field Fan Packages to Daegu for the 2011 IAAF World Championships

Ludus Tours, today announced its Daegu 2011 Tour Package for fans to cheer on the national track and field teams at the 2011 IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea.

San Diego, CA, March 24, 2011 — Today Ludus Tours, ( http://ludustours.com ) a travel company that focuses on major global sporting and cultural events, announced its Daegu 2011 Tour Package for fans to cheer on the national track and field teams at the 2011 IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea.

Ludus Tours is offering track and field fans the opportunity to witness history and travel to Daegu for the full duration of the 13th IAAF World Championships, which runs from August 27-September 4, 2011. Standard packages are priced from $3,200 per person and include four-star hotel accommodations; private transportation between the hotel, airport and stadium; tickets to all events; Daegu sightseeing tour; gift bags and more. To view full package details, visit http://www.trackandfieldtours.com.

“Ludus Tours is comprised of many former athletes and we understand the need for athletes’ friends, family and fans to have the opportunity to support their favorite athletes at events more frequently than every four years,” said Corby Fisher, Director of Sales and Marketing at Ludus Tours. “This fall London will be less than a year away and Daegu is going to be the place to be for track and field fans. We’re excited to provide quality, affordable packages for fans to see the World Championships up close.”

In addition to Daegu 2011 Fan Packages, ( http://www.ludustours.com/daegu.shtml ) track and field fans can book trips to watch the National Team compete in Guadalajara for the 2011 Pan American Games, Eugene for the 2012 Trials and London for the 2012 Games. For more information on any of these tours, please visit http://www.LudusTours.com.

About Ludus Tours:
Ludus Tours provides complete travel, tour and hospitality packages to the world’s premiere sporting and cultural events, including Austin F1, the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, and more. Ludus is the Official Hospitality and Accommodation Provider for many National Governing Bodies including Athletics Canada, USA Volleyball and USA Triathlon, among others. In addition to their travel services, Ludus Sports offers corporate branding, marketing and retail opportunities within each of their events. Ludus Tours is based in San Diego, CA with offices in London, UK. For more information, please visit http://www.trackandfieldtours.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Larkin Geyer
Ludus Tours
Account Manager
P.O. Box 50251
Austin, TX 78763
619-202-0065
larkin@ludustours.com
http://www.ludustours.com

Ludus Tours Unveils 2011 FINA World Championship Fan Packages

Head to Shanghai, China, for an Unforgettable Trip to Root for the USA Aquatic Teams

San Diego, CA, March 23, 2011 — Today Ludus Tours, ( http://ludustours.com ) a travel company that focuses on major global sporting and cultural events, announced its travel packages for fans to cheer on the national aquatic teams at the 2011 FINA World Championships in Shanghai, China. The Fan Package ( http://www.ludustours.com/fina_packages.shtml ) includes hotel stay, transportation, guided onsite assistance and exclusive Ludus Tours events and access.

Ludus Tours will be offering two waves of packages for the FINA World Championships, which runs from July 15-31, 2011. Standard packages are priced from $1,795 per person and include accommodations in a four-star hotel, private airport transportation both ways, traditional Chinese banquet dinner, Shanghai sightseeing excursion, gift bags and more. To view full package details, visit http://www.fina2011.com.

“Because Ludus Tours is part of the USA Aquatics family, and comprised of many former athletes ourselves, we want to help support the team more than just every four years. This led us to feature packages to the 2011 FINA World Championships,” said Corby Fisher, Director of Sales and Marketing at Ludus Tours. “We want to ensure that fans and family have the opportunity to watch their favorite aquatic athletes participate in Shanghai this summer, leading up to London next summer.”

Ludus Tours is the Official Hospitality and Accommodations Provider for over 10 USA National Governing Bodies (NGB), including USA Diving, USA Water Polo and USA Synchronized Swimming, among others. Members of a Ludus Tours sponsored NGB receive discounts off any Ludus Tours package, including the 2011 FINA World Championships, the 2012 Summer Games in London and more.

About Ludus Tours:
Ludus Tours provides complete travel, tour and hospitality packages to the world’s premiere sporting and cultural events, including the 2011 Pan Ams in Guadalajara, the 2012 Summer Games in London, the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, and more. In addition to their travel services, Ludus Sports offers corporate branding, marketing and retail opportunities within each of their events. Ludus Tours is based in San Diego, CA with offices in London, UK. For more information, please visit http://www.summergames.travel.

Press & Media Contact:
Larkin Geyer
Ludus Tours
Account Manager
P.O. Box 50251
Austin, TX 78763
619-202-0065
larkin@ludustours.com
http://www.ludustours.com

Ludus Tours Offers Travel Packages for Under $1,000 to Guadalajara for the 2011 Pan American Games

Ludus Tours unveiled its 2011 Guadalajara Pan Ams Travel Packages, which include hotel stay, transportation, onsite guide and translator assistance, as well as exclusive Ludus Tours perks and events.

San Diego, CA, March 22, 2011 — Today Ludus Tours, ( http://ludustours.com/ ) a travel and hospitality company that focuses on major global sporting and cultural events, unveiled its 2011 Guadalajara Pan Ams Travel Packages, which include hotel stay, transportation, onsite guide and translator assistance, as well as exclusive Ludus Tours perks and events.

The Pan American Games host top athletes from over 40 countries in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. This year’s event will take place from October 14-30, 2011, and will have more sports than the 2012 London Olympics.

Ludus Tours is offering three waves of standard packages, which are priced from $995 per person and include a five or six night stay in a three to five-star hotel, private airport transportation both ways, welcome happy hour, Guadalajara sightseeing excursion, gift bags and more. To view full package details, visit http://www.ludustours.com/panam_packages.shtml.

“The Pan American Games are the biggest sporting event in the Western Hemisphere and they bring many of the world’s most talented athletes-who also happen to be neighbors-out to compete,” said Adam Dailey, Managing Director of Ludus Tours. “We’re excited to help as many American fans as possible make the trip south of the boarder to cheer on our national team.”

Ludus Tours is the Official Hospitality and Accommodations Provider for over 10 USA National Governing Bodies (NGB) and members of a Ludus Tours sponsored NGB receive a discount on any Ludus Tours trip, including the 2011 Pan American Games, the London Games and more.

About Ludus Tours:
Ludus Tours provides complete travel, tour and hospitality packages to the world’s premiere sporting and cultural events, including the 2011 Oktoberfest, the 2012 Summer Games in London, the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, and more. Founded 2003, Ludus has helped tens of thousands of individuals, families and organizations get the most out of experiencing major events. Ludus is the Official Hospitality and Accommodation Provider for many of the USA National Governing Bodies including Volleyball, Water Polo and Triathlon, among others. In addition to their travel services, Ludus Sports offers corporate branding, marketing and retail opportunities within each of their events. Ludus Tours is based in San Diego, CA, with offices in London, UK. They are not affiliated with the U.S. Olympic Committee or Team USA. For more information, please visit http://www.summergames.travel.

Press & Media Contact:
Larkin Geyer
Ludus Tours
Account Manager
P.O. Box 50251
Austin, TX 78763
619-202-0065
larkin@ludustours.com
http://www.ludustours.com

Ludus Tours Unveils Official USA Volleyball Fan Package for 2012 Summer Games Accommodations

Today Ludus Tours, announced its custom hospitality fan packages for USAV members and fans looking to attend and cheer on the National Teams at the 2012 Games in London.

San Diego, CA, March 03, 2011 — Today Ludus Tours, the official tour operator and hospitality provider for USA Volleyball and other National Governing Bodies, announced its custom hospitality fan packages for USAV members and fans looking to attend and cheer on the National Teams at the 2012 Games in London. The USA Volleyball Fan Package ( http://www.trackandfieldtours.com/USA_Volleyball_Fan_package.html ) includes hotel, transportation, guided onsite assistance and exclusive Ludus Tours events and access.

“Ludus Tours knows Olympic fans and we are looking forward to having their style of service and sense of fun at our biggest events. We share the same enthusiasm for helping as many of our members and fans make the trip to London in 2012,” USA Volleyball Secretary General Kerry Klostermann said.

Ludus Tours will be offering packages for both beach and indoor volleyball. Standard packages are priced from $3,050 per person and include a six-night stay in a three-star hotel, private airport transportation both ways, access to the Ludus Tours hospitality lounge, tour excursions to London museums and monuments, gift bags and more. To view full package details, visit http://www.volleyball-tours.com.

“The USA Volleyball team has amazing support and Ludus Tours is excited to bring the fans and family together through our reputable tour and hospitality packages,” Ludus Tours Managing Director Adam Dailey said. “A great perk of traveling with Ludus Tours is that USA Volleyball members get a booking discount on our packages and a portion of the proceeds goes directly back to USA Volleyball.”

For more information on Ludus Tours or if you would like to create a customized package for the Games or another USA Volleyball event, please contact Ludus Tours at (866) 343-6133.

About Ludus Tours:
Ludus Tours provides complete travel, tour and hospitality packages to the world’s premiere sporting and cultural events, including the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, the 2012 Summer Games in London, the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, and more. Founded 2003, Ludus has helped tens of thousands of individuals, families and organizations get the most out of experiencing major events. Ludus is the Official Hospitality and Accommodation provider for many of the USA National Governing Bodies including Volleyball, Water Polo and Weightlifting, among others. In addition to their travel services, Ludus Sports offers corporate branding, marketing and retail opportunities within each of their events. Ludus Tours is based in San Diego, CA with offices in London, UK. For more information, please visit http://www.summergames.travel

About USA Volleyball:
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a Colorado incorporated non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB) as the National Governing Body for the sport of Volleyball in the United States. USA Volleyball is responsible for both the Olympic disciplines of indoor volleyball and beach volleyball. USA Volleyball has more than 260,000 registered members, 12,000 teams and 5,000 clubs nationwide. With an annual budget in excess of $17 million dollars, USA Volleyball supports the USA men’s and women’s senior national team programs, youth and junior national teams, national championship events, coaching education and certification programs, grassroots development, and programs for the disabled and Paralympic Teams. USA Volleyball has a rich tradition of success as evidenced by winning at least one medal in every Olympic Games since 1984 and capturing numerous FIVB World Cup, FIVB World Championship and Continental Championship titles. USA Volleyball is committed to and works toward opportunity for all to participate. It is an advocate for all Americans endeavoring to assure universal access to opportunities at all levels of the game.

Press & Media Contact:
Corby Fisher
Director of Sales & Marketing
Ludus Tours
P.O. Box 50251
Austin, TX 78763
435-640-3131
corby@ludussports.com
http://www.ludustours.com

Ludus Tours Official Travel and Hospitality Partner Of Usa Water Polo

Follow USA Water Polo to the 2011 FINA World Championships.

Huntington Beach, CA, March 01, 2011 — Ludus Tours, a travel company that focuses on major global sporting events, has teamed up with USA Water Polo to serve as the official travel and hospitality partner of the organization’s participation in the 2011 FINA World Championships. Ludus Tours will offer discounted rates to USA Water Polo members as part of special “Follow USA Water Polo,” packages for fans, family, friends, and members, giving them the ability to see the National Teams compete on the world stage in Shanghai, China. As an added bonus a $5,000 Ludus Sports Scholarship Grant will be awarded by the travel company towards the development of water polo to a deserving USA Water Polo member.

According to USA Water Polo CMO Jen Rottenberg, “We are excited to welcome, Ludus Tours to the USA Water Polo family. They will be providing an invaluable service that will facilitate and enhance the travel experiences of our members, fans, friends and family, as they support our exception Women’s and Men’s National Teams.”

“We are thrilled to partner with USA Water Polo. Their loyal members, sponsors and athlete’s families will now have a friend in the travel and hospitality world.” Said Adam Dailey, Ludus Managing Director. “We are here to help fans have the unforgettable experiences supporting Team USA at these global events.”

The 2011 FINA World Championships are scheduled for July 16-31 in Shanghai, China while the 2012 Olympic Games are set for July 27-August 12 in London, England. In the coming weeks a tours and travel page featuring the offerings of Ludus Tours will be available at http://www.usawaterpolo.org. For more information on Ludus Tours visit their website at http://www.ludustours.com.

About USA Water Polo
USA Water Polo, Inc. is the national governing body for water polo in America, overseeing our United States Olympic program as well as 20 different championship events annually, such as Junior Olympics and Masters Championships. With more than 35,000 members, USAWP is also the sanctioning authority for more than 400 tournaments nationwide. USAWP is committed to the development of the sport nationwide. It fosters grass-roots expansion of the sport, providing a national system of affiliated clubs, certified coaches and officials.

About Ludus Tours Ludus Tours ( http://www.ludustours.com ) provides complete travel, tour and hospitality packages to the worlds premiere sporting and cultural events. The Ludus event schedule includes the 2012 Summer Games in London, the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Oktoberfest in Munich, Running of the Bulls in Pamplona and The Masters in Georgia, among others. Founded 2003, Ludus has helped tens of thousands of individuals, families and organizations get the most out of experiencing major events. Ludus is the Official Hospitality and Accommodation provider for many of the National Governing Bodies of Olympic Teams including USA: Volleyball, Water Polo, Luge, Taekwondo, Synchro, Judo, Wrestling and Weightlifting. In addition to their travel services, Ludus Sports offers corporate branding, marketing and retail opportunities within each of their events. Based in San Diego, CA with offices in London, UK to prepare for the London Games. For more information, please visit http://www.summergames.travel

Media Contact:
Greg Mescall
714-500-5455
gmescall@usawaterpolo.org

Press & Media Contact:
Corby Fisher
Director of Sales & Marketing
Ludus Tours
P.O. Box 50251
Austin, TX 78763
435-640-3131
corby@ludussports.com
http://www.ludustours.com