USA Volleyball, Ludus Tours Form Partnership for 2012 Summer Games

USA Volleyball is pleased to announce its partnership with Ludus Tours for international competitions, including the 2012 Summer Games in London.

2010-10-20

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, October 20, 2010 (Press-News.org) USA Volleyball is pleased to announce its partnership with Ludus Tours as the organization's "Official Tour Operator and Hospitality Provider" for international competitions, including the 2012 Summer Games in London.

As part of the partnership, Ludus Tours will provide custom fan packages for USA Volleyball members and fans. Ludus packages will include hotel accommodations, transportation, excursions and local guide assistance during the 2012 Summer Games.

"I used to play volleyball in high school and have always felt very connected to the sport," Ludus Tours founder Jessica Dailey said. "Being able to partner up with USA Volleyball is a great opportunity for us to reach volleyball fans from around the country, including young athletes hoping to one day represent the United States. Ludus Tours is looking forward to working with USA Volleyball to make the 2012 Summer Games an unforgettable experience for its members and fans alike."

"It is a distinct pleasure to add Ludus Tours to our family of corporate partners," USA Volleyball Secretary General Kerry Klostermann said. "We look forward to this alliance providing USA Volleyball's members and athletes' families a memorable experience at the Games as well as providing quality services for other travel needs."

Ludus Tours prides itself on offering flexible tour packages that fit all schedules and budgets. Through its partnership with USA Volleyball, all USAV members will be entitled to a discount on all travel packages. Tours will specifically be catered to American volleyball fans and enthusiasts.

In addition to partnering with USA Volleyball, Ludus Tours is the Official Hospitality Provider for USA Taekwondo, USA Weightlifting and Athletics Canada.

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 over 260,000 registered members, 12,000 teams and 5,000 clubs nationwide. With an annual budget in excess of $11 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 an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984 and capturing numerous World Cup, 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 endeavouring to assure universal access to opportunities at all levels of the game.

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 Taekwondo, USA Weightlifting, Athletics Canada, USA Volleyball and others. They are based in Austin, Texas, with offices in San Diego, CA and London, UK.

Our mission is to show people the experience of their lives. Ludus offers tour and hospitality packages to the London 2012 Summer Games, the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, World Cup, Running of the Bulls in Pamplona and Oktoberfest in Munich. Join us on your next sporting or cultural adventure. We offer everything from tours to luxury accommodations for the world's biggest events. For further information, please contact us at 1-866-343-6133.

Bill Kauffman
Manager, Media Relations and Publications
Phone: 719-228-6800
E-Mail: bill.kauffman@usav.org

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