Ludus Tours has announced the relocation of long-time Ludus family member Raffa Cinti. Cinti will head up Business Operations with specific responsibilities including hospitality and operations for the 2012 Summer Games in London.

Austin, TX, December 08, 2010 — Cinti met Ludus founders Adam and Jessica Dailey in Torino, Italy in 2005 while Ludus was preparing for the 2006 Winter Games. Her passion for sports, traveling and people attracted her to Ludus ( http://www.ludustours.com ) in 2008 in Beijing, where Cinti held the position of Event Manager and was responsible for on-site logistics.

Cinti has been a journeyman for Ludus ( http://www.ludustours.com ) since she was hired almost three years ago. Shortly after Beijing, she was promoted to Director of International Sales in Vancouver, Canada. She continued her position within the organization when she moved to Johannesburg to manage Ludus’ 2010 World Cup program in South Africa.

Cinti will head up the Ludus Tours Office in the United Kingdom in preparation for the 2012 Summer Games. “We’re thrilled to have Raffa running things on the ground for us in London,” Adam Dailey said. “She knows our company, she knows the Olympics and she knows London.” Before working with Ludus, Cinti as an Account Manager at Fiat in Italy.

About Ludus Tours:
Ludus Tours ( http://www.ludustours.com ) specializes in tour packages and hospitality at the world’s biggest cultural and sporting events. They offer travel packages to the 2012 Games in London, the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, and Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, among other 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 various organizations including the USA Taekwondo, USA Volleyball, Athletics Canada and others. They are based in Austin, Texas, with offices in San Diego, CA and London, UK.

Press & Media Contact:
Victoria Whyte, PR Manager
Ludus Tours
P.O. Box 50251
Austin, TX 78763
778-322-7474
Victoria@ludustours.com
http://www.ludustours.com

Ludus Tours has announced the addition of Lisa Freedman as Director of Business Development. Freedman will head up Business Operations with responsibilities with driving new opportunities and day-to-day management.

Austin, TX, December 02, 2010 — Freedman began working in the Olympic business in 1993 in Venue Management at the Atlanta Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games. She spent five years with the Salt Lake Organizing Committee in Venue Development performing project and site management duties for multiple venues. Most recently, Lisa held the position of Project Manager at Gameday Management Group with specific focus on Vancouver, Canada in support of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

Over the course of her career, Lisa has also worked for the International Sports Architecture firm, Populous, on multiple NFL Super Bowls, MLB all Star Games, the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the 2012 London Olympics Games, as well as special projects for the International Olympic Committee.

“We’re thrilled to have Lisa join us,” Adam Dailey, Ludus’ Managing Director, said. “Not only does she have a high level of experience, but she really resonates with our company’s core values. She’s a great leader”

Freedman was drawn to the organization because she felt the company’s core values and events were a match. “I feel fortunate to have this terrific opportunity with Ludus,” Freedman said. “Ludus not only provides exemplary services, but our clients are people who share our passions and values. I am very excited to continue to build upon my skills while pursuing my love of events at the local, national and international levels all while being based at home.”

Freedman has operational and management experience with the Rose Bowl, San Diego International Sports Council, the US Olympic Committee as well as live events in Hollywood, CA. She brings international business management, marketing, operations and production experience to Ludus. Lisa is based in San Diego, CA.

About Ludus Tours:
Ludus Tours specializes in tour packages and hospitality at the world’s biggest cultural and sporting events. They offer travel packages to the 2012 Summer Games in London, the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, and Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, among other 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 various organizations including the USA Taekwondo, USA Weightlifting, USA Volleyball and others. They are based in Austin, Texas, with offices in San Diego, CA and London, UK. For more information, please visit http://www.ludustours.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Victoria Whyte, PR Manager
Ludus Tours
P.O. Box 50251
Austin, TX 78763
778-322-7474
Victoria@ludustours.com
http://www.ludustours.com