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Ludus Tours & the San Diego Sports Commission InviteSports-Business Community to Celebrate the Official Countdown to the 2012 Summer Games

LudusTours, is teaming up with the San Diego Sports Commission to host a One Year Countdown to London Celebration at the San Diego Hall of Champions on July 27, 2011, from 4-6pm PST.

San Diego, CA, Friday – July 22, 2011 — LudusTours, ( http://ludustours.com ) a travel company that focuses on major global sporting and cultural events, is teaming up with the San Diego Sports Commission ( http://www.sdsportscommission.com ) to host a One Year Countdown to London Celebration at the San Diego Hall of Champions ( http://sdhoc.com ) on July 27, 2011, from 4-6pm PST. The event will feature local Olympic athletes, celebrities and coaches, prizes, guest speakers and more.The invitation is open to all sports-business professionals and Olympic fansto help count down to the one year mark.

“We are excited to share the passion that comes with the Games with local Olympic enthusiasts,” said Adam Dailey, Managing Director of Ludus Tours. “San Diego is a hub for sports and the Olympic Movement and the San Diego Sports Commission is a connected sports resource in the city. With the Olympic Training Center here in Chula Vista, a plethora of local elite athletes and some of the world’s top sports-industry professionals, this is bound to be an epic countdown!”

Ludus Tours is the official travel and hospitality partner for 17 National Sports Federations and specializes in tour and hospitality services to enable people to have unforgettable, turn-key experiences attending the world’s premieresporting and cultural events, including the 2012 Summer Games in London.

“The San Diego Sports Commission partners with national governing bodies, professional sports teams, college athletic associations and events rights holders to bid, build, buy and execute sporting events in the region, making the official countdown partnership a perfect fit,” said Al Kidd, President, San Diego Sports Commission.

With Ludus Tours offices in London and San Diego, the Countdown Celebration is expected to bring a taste of London to the local community. For more information on the event, please visit http://www.londoncountdown.com or call (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 Austin F1, Oktoberfest, the 2012 Summer Games in London, and more. Ludus is the Official Hospitality and Accommodation Provider for 17 US and Canadian National Governing Bodies including USA Track & Field, 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.LudusTours.com.

About San Diego Sports Commission (SDSC):
The SDSC serves as the region’s only sports event development, marketing and sales organization, providing a one-stop, complete sports marketing agency for event rights holders, taking events from inception to completion. Since its creation more than 50 years ago, SDSC has evolved into the cornerstone for all sports-related activities, events and conventions in San Diego. The organization strives to present the city as the premier destination for sporting events and to contribute to the region’s economic sustainability through sports.

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

Ludus Tours Named The Official Tour Operator of USA Canoe/Kayak

Canoe/Kayak Fan Packages Soon Available for the 2012 Summer Games in London.

San Diego, CA, April 28, 2011 — Today USA Canoe/Kayak announced its selection of Ludus Tours, a travel company that focuses on major global sporting and cultural events, as its Official Tour Operator and Hospitality Partner. Through the partnership, Ludus Tours will produce ‘Follow USA Canoe/Kayak’ branded fan packages to major events, including the 2012 Summer Games in London. USA Canoe/Kayak members are now eligible for discounted rates on all Ludus Tours packages.

“We are excited to welcome Ludus Tours ( http://www.ludustours.com ) to the USA Canoe/Kayak family. They are optimal travel partners to have and we look forward to offering their invaluable services to our community,” said Joe Jacobi, CEO of USA Canoe/Kayak.

“With regards to Olympic sports, USA Canoe/Kayak is sometimes seen as the little guy. We’re also the little guy in our industry, so we share a lot of the same dreams and values,” said Adam Dailey, Founder and Managing Director at Ludus Tours. “We want to help as many people as possible make the trip to London next summer to cheer on the National Teams.”

Ludus Tours is the Official Hospitality and Accommodations Provider for several other USA National Governing Bodies, including USA Swimming, USA Volleyball, and USA Water Polo, among others. For more information on Ludus Tours and their tour packages, please visit http://www.summergames.travel.

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.

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