Seasonz Travel has been announced as official tour and travel partner by the Challenger of Record (COR36) organisation for the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada – the latest cycle of the world’s oldest international sporting competition.
Dating back to 1851, the America’s Cup is the pinnacle of professional yacht racing and as such attracts the world’s best sailors and designers.
As official tour and travel partner, Seasonz Travel is responsible for designing and implementing bespoke luxury accommodation and travel experiences combined with official hospitality for all the COR36-organised regattas.
As a premium destination specialist in New Zealand and with its head office located in the host city of Auckland, the company places special emphasis on tailored Auckland and New Zealand wide travel programs designing once in a lifetime experiences for this prestigious sporting event.
Via Seasonz Travel, sailing enthusiasts will be able to purchase bespoke travel experiences, international and domestic air travel and official hospitality on and off water for all the COR36 regattas.
These products will be specifically developed by this well-respected Auckland based operator to ensure supporters are immersed in the very best sailing and touring experiences. Supporters will be able to access these products on the relevant event pages of the America’s Cup website, as well as on the digital channels of Seasonz Travel.
“Delivering a world class visitor experience for everyone attending our events is of paramount importance to us and this partnership with Seasonz is fundamental to us achieving that goal,” says CEO of the Challenger of Record 36 organisation Laurent Esquier.
This latest appointment sees Seasonz Travel further expand its involvement in major sporting events in New Zealand. Recognised as one of the top DMC’s worldwide by the discerning Virtuoso travel network, Seasonz Travel has a proven track record with official appointments for Rugby World Cup 2011 and Cricket World Cup 2015.
"We are proud to be an official partner of such a prestigious sporting event, one that we are lucky enough to have taking place in our backyard,” says Seasonz director Matt Lines.
“Our team are excited to showcase the very best of Auckland and New Zealand to local and international America’s Cup supporters. In addition, we look forward to supporting COR36 in their role delivering this outstanding calendar of sailing events."
For the 36th edition three International Challenger teams – the Challenger of Record – Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team (ITA), NYYC American Magic (USA), and INEOS Team UK (GBR) – will battle it out for the right to take on the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand in the 36th America’s Cup Match held on the syndicate’s home waters in Auckland in March 2021.
COR36 is responsible for running the opening and closing events of the America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) and the Christmas Race regatta in 2020, as well as in 2021 the Challenger Selection Series for the Prada Cup.
The first ACWS regatta will take place in Cagliari, Sardinia from April 23 – 26, followed by a second event in Portsmouth, England from June 4 – 7. The final ACWS regatta in Auckland, New Zealand, will take place from December 17 – 20.
During January and February 2021 the three Challenger teams will contest the Challenger Selection Series to determine which of them will lift the Prada Cup and earn the right to face-off against the America’s Cup Defender Emirates Team New Zealand in the 36th America’s Cup Match taking place from March 6 – 21, 2021.
