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 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

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

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:
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714-500-5455
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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 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