Ludus Tours will be the Official International Tour Operator for USAB and will offer packages to the London Summer Games in 2012 and other travel opportunities for international competitions.

San Diego, CA (USA), Monday – December 26, 2011 — USA Boxing is pleased to announce a partnership with Ludus Tours. Ludus Tours will be the Official International Tour Operator for USAB and will offer packages to the London Summer Games in 2012 and other travel opportunities for international competitions.

Ludus Tours will provide USA Boxing with custom fan packages that include hotel accommodations, transportation, excursions and local guide assistance during the London Summer Games. Ludus will also provide VIP hospitality suite access for USA Boxing clients.

“This new partnership will allow USA Boxing to provide unique travel opportunities for our members, fans and athlete families to travel to London and key future international events,” said USA Boxing Executive Director Anthony Bartkowski. “We look forward to a long-term relationship with Ludus Tours ( http://www.ludustours.com ) and the chance to develop outstanding travel experiences for not only key international competitions, but also elite domestic events in the future.”

“We’re extremely excited about this partnership,” said Ray Leonard Jr, Vice President of Sales at Ludus Tours. “USA Boxing has a personal spot in my heart and the opportunity to work with this amazing organization is a great one. We’re honored and enthusiastic about being able to provide our services to boxing fans.”

In addition to a partnership with USA Boxing, Ludus Tours ( http://www.ludustours.com ) is also the Official Tour Operator of USA Wrestling, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Judo among others and hosts many other great travel packages to sporting events. Fans and members should see information on how they can book travel to the 2012 Summer Games and other tours updated on the USAB website in the very near future.

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. Ludus is the Official Hospitality and Accommodation Provider for many National Governing Bodies including USA Wrestling, Track and Field, Judo, Volleyball, and Water Polo 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 USA Boxing:
USA Boxing is the National Governing Body for the sport of Amateur Boxing in the United States. U.S. Boxing athletes have won 106 medals Olympic medals with 47 being gold, 23 silver and 36 bronze. In 2012 Women’s Boxing will make it debut in three weight divisions at the London 2012 Summer Games. USA Boxing has enjoyed great success in governing amateur boxing. Amateur and Olympic-style boxing provides an important outlet for young people all over the United States and consistently aides in forming both stronger athletes and better adults.

Press & Media Contact:
Melinda Pitsaros
Account Manager
Ludus Tours
1501 Front Street #107
San Diego, CA 92101 – USA
melinda@ludustours.com
619-377-4207
http://www.ludustours.com

Ludus Hires Industry Leader Ray Leonard Jr. to Run Sales Division.

San Diego, CA (USA), Tuesday – December 20, 2011 — Ludus Tours ( http://www.ludustours.com ) has hired Ray Leonard Jr. as Vice President of Sales. Leonard will be tasked with managing the sales team and creating, developing and maintaining relationships with Ludus’ various sports partnerships.

Leonard was the former Chief Executive Officer of Leonard Sports & Entertainment, LLC. As a certified NFL, CFL, and MLB agent, he led his company, Leonard Sports Management, to obtain a roster of many high profile clients from boxing to NASCAR. Leonard Sports client list included Sugar Ray Leonard, Edwin Moses, Gary Sheffield, Michael Devereaux, Gary Trent, Sugar Shane Mosley, and a host of other talented athletes and entertainers.

“This was an exciting career move for me where I was able to use my knowledge and experience and tie that into a great organization I believe in,” said Leonard. “What we’re doing at the grass roots level for a wide variety of Olympic sports is not only very important to me personally, but at the same time we get to be pioneers in our industry.”

Ludus is the official travel and hospitality provider to more than 18 national Olympic governing bodies. Leonard grew up being exposed to sports and the Olympic Games from an early age. His first experience was seeing his father, Sugar Ray Leonard, win a gold medal in the 1976 Summer Olympic Games. Leonard was a two-sport athlete (football and track & field) at Ohio University, where he graduated with a degree in Sports Management and Marketing.

Leonard will oversee the sales team and the account management from Ludus and will work from their San Diego office. Adam Dailey, Ludus’ Managing Director, said that Leonard’s sales resume and vast network of contacts impressed him from the outset. “Having someone with Ray’s leadership experience is going to fill a void in our organization immediately,” Dailey said. “We’re happy to be able to have someone with the heart, people skills and drive that Ray brings to the table.”

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 16 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:
Ashley Hernandez, PR
Ludus Tours
1501 Front Street #107
San Diego, CA 92101 – USA
951-296-7029
ashley@ludustours.com
http://www.ludustours.com

Adam Dailey, CEO of Ludus Tours, was named a finalist in the San Diego Business Journal’s list of the Most Admired CEO’s in San Diego.

San Diego, CA (USA), Wednesday – December 14, 2011 — Adam Dailey, CEO of Ludus Tours, a travel and hospitality company that focuses on major global sporting and cultural events, was named a finalist in the San Diego Business Journal’s list of the Most Admired CEO’s in San Diego. Dailey was honored at the December 8 awards ceremony at Paradise Point Resort and Spa.

Dailey founded Ludus Tours in 2003 with a few credit cards. Since that point, Ludus has grown to become the #2 Fastest Growing Travel Business in the country (Inc. 500) and was named as the 4th Fastest Growing Business in San Diego (San Diego Business Journal). Ludus Tours was also named among the top 25 Jobs Where People Love Their Work by MSN.com.

“To be named a finalist was a really great honor,” said Adam Dailey, CEO of Ludus Tours, “I am thankful for the amazing group of people that make up our Ludus family. San Diego is such a hot bed for ideas, entrepreneurship and innovation – to get any award among my peers locally is a big deal.”

Dailey has been quoted as an expert in various publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal, the L.A. Times and more. He is a board member of the San Diego chapter of Entrepreneur Organization (EO).

Dailey moved Ludus Tours ( http://www.ludustours.com ) to San Diego in November 2010 and has since quadrupled his staff and hired top industry executives. Under Dailey’s leadership, Ludus Tours has transitioned from a small start-up company to an organization generating more than $4 million in annual sales and opened an office in London, England.

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 16 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:
Ashley Hernandez, PR
Ludus Tours
1501 Front Street #107
San Diego, CA 92101 – USA
951-296-7029
ashley@ludustours.com
http://www.ludustours.com

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

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, 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

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, 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

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