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| An often used term in the travel industry is the “trip of a lifetime”. However many will attest to the fact that a trip to the British Open at St. Andrews, the U.S. Masters at Augusta or the final at Wimbledon is, for many the fulfillment of a dream come true. Not only the dream, but one that is often perceived to be unattainable due to that certain mystique that surrounds these events. For the expense say, travelling to the event, to obtain that elusive ticket, most fans assume that this is a luxury that is simply not within their reach. A sports-travel package, the allure of the destination, the ambience of excitement that the host country provides around the sport and the event itself. |
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| We are Australia’s leading sporting travel company having been established in 1992 and we have run more tours covering more diverse sporting events than any other operator in the country. Although not the biggest company, which we do not aim to be, we consider ourselves to be a specialist not operating in the main stream, but in a niche environment with the emphasis on quality rather than quantity. Our escorted tours are led by the most pre-eminent sportsmen in the relevant fields and are still actively involved in all aspects of their sport. Our management team are also suitably qualified in their own fields of expertise on the travel and operational side of the business. |
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| The overseas strategic alliances and relationships that have been developed over the past years have been established on a basis of long term personal friendships, and professional respect that can only be earned through dealing with the same organizations for a period of time. This in itself is your guarantee of experience and reliability, and will also assure you that not only will the tour or event you attend will be at the best possible price, but also of the highest standard in terms of quality and content. It is nice to know that your tickets are guaranteed. To further enhance this guarantee, Premium Sport Tours are members of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA), and we are also members of Cruiseco, an invitation only consortium of specialist cruise agencies. As members of the Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) all tickets and travel are guaranteed by government bodies. When purchasing tickets or travel, ask if the company you are dealing with is a licensed travel agent and TCF member. Our Australian Business number is ABN 79 611 703 437 |
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Premium Sport Tours Staff |
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| John Schibli | Is the Managing Director has been a director of Premium Sport Tours for the last 10 years and is one of the experts in this specialized niche market. Prior to this, John was in the retail travel industry and has extensive experience in business and management. |
| Meg Schibli | Is a director of Premium Sport Tours, and her sales and business experience makes her an invaluable part of our team. |
| John Cobb | Is our golf manager and has over 35 years in the travel industry, and there is not much about the travel industry that he does not know, or has not experienced. His love of golf and soccer make John the foremost expert in his areas of expertise in the country. |
| John Donnell | Our groups and schools manager, and his many years experience in these areas, greatly enhances our expertise in this specialized market. |
| John Smythe | Our corporate manager, with responsibility for developing and expanding this vital market. John’s experience in this field will further advance the services we can offer and supply. |
| Keith Stackpole | (M.B.E.) our Cricket Tour Director, was the Australian Test vice captain and so great has been his achievements to the sport that he has been honoured for his services to cricket. |
| Ryan Alexander | Our manager and brings with him extensive knowledge of local and overseas events. |
| Sam Bottomley | Our senior groups consultant and webmaster, and has been with us for 4 years now. |
| Brodie Ellison | Our senior consultant, and is the latest addition to the company |
