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Ludus Tours Names Lisa Freedman as Director of Business Development

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

USA Synchro Announces Hospitality and Travel Partnership with Ludus Tours

U.S. Synchronized Swimming (USA Synchro) is proud to name Ludus Tours as its official Hospitality and Travel partner throughout the Summer Games in 2012.

Indianapolis, IN, November 19, 2010 — U.S. Synchronized Swimming (USA Synchro) is proud to name Ludus Tours as its official Hospitality and Travel partner throughout the Summer Games in 2012. As part of the alliance, Ludus Tours will provide hospitality, accommodations, and tour package opportunities to the members of USA Synchro.

“We’re thrilled about being able to work with USA Synchro and its athletes,” Adam Dailey, Ludus’ Managing Director, said. “We look forward to supporting the National Team in their build up to London and beyond.”

Ludus Tours is an American company specialized in the organization and operation of tours and travel to major global sporting and cultural events. The company will create “Follow USA Synchro” branded tours/travel packages which will be promoted around the world. Ludus Tours prides itself on offering flexible tour packages that fit all budgets.

“We learned from our athletes several years ago that comfortable arrangements for their families at the Olympic Games was a key element in the athletes’ success. Other National Governing Bodies have been very pleased with Ludus Tours’ service, and we are confident that Ludus will do a great job for us, as well,” said USA Synchro Executive Director Terry Harper.

For additional information pertaining to USA Synchro, contact Taylor Payne at taylor@usasynchro.org. For additional information pertaining to Ludus Tours, contact Victoria Whyte at Victoria@ludustours.com.

About U.S. Synchronized Swimming:
United States Synchronized Swimming (USA Synchro) serves as the National Governing Body for the sport of synchronized swimming, appointed as such by the United States Olympic Committee. USA Synchro is a membership-based and not-for-profit organization which services the sport from the grass roots level to the National Team. The mission statement of USA Synchro is “to provide leadership and resources for the promotion and growth of synchronized swimming, to achieve competitive excellence at all levels and to develop broad based participation.”

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 USA Weightlifting, USA Volleyball, and USA Judo, among others. They are based in Austin, Texas, with an office in London, UK.

Press & Media Contact:
Taylor Payne
Media Relations Director
U.S. Synchronized Swimming, Inc
132 E. Washington Street, Suite 820
Indianapolis, IN 46204 USA
317-507-3410
taylor@usasynchro.org
http://www.usasynchro.org