Tokyo-headquartered PIA Corporation has acquired a minority stake in Daimani Group, a global marketplace for VIP hospitality packages. Marketscreener reported that PIA invested around CHF 1.6m (£1.4m/€1.6m/$1.7m) and will hold a 5% stake in the Swiss start-up. PIA acquired the minority stake through a growth financing round. The two companies are active in the entertainment …
Former French rugby union player denies World Cup ticketing scandal allegations
Former French rugby union player Sebastien Chabal has denied that he is involved in a ticketing scandal concerning the 2023 Rugby World Cup. This year’s tournament is set to take place in France between September 8 and October 28, and in the build up, French newspaper Le Parisien has alleged that Chabal secured more than …
England Rugby Travel unveils England Rugby House experience
England Rugby Travel has revealed a new England Rugby House experience for fans travelling to next year’s Rugby World Cup in France. The experience is available exclusively with selected ticket-inclusive travel packages, and is described as a ‘home away from home’ at private locations across host cities. The pre-game experiences will take place in a …
Viagogo takes aim at World Rugby over ticket strategy
Viagogo has accused World Rugby of “anti-competitive” practices over the sale of Rugby World Cup 2023 tickets. The resale business, responding to criticism over the price of tickets being offered on its marketplace for next year’s tournament in France, said organisers were restricting access to fans in an attempt to control the market. World Rugby …
Individual tickets for Rugby World Cup 2023 to go on sale
Rugby fans will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for individual matches at the Rugby World Cup 2023 from tomorrow (Tuesday). A pre-sale period of 24 hours will be reserved for members of the 2023 Family tomorrow, with the general public able to purchase tickets from Thursday, September 15. Tickets for all 48 matches in …
Harlequins partners with Destination Sport Travel and Sportsbreaks.com
Rugby union club Harlequins has partnered with Destination Sport Travel and sister brand Sportsbreaks.com for its business travel and fan travel offerings. Travel provider Destination Sport will support Harlequins with its team and business travel as part of a multi-year deal, while Sportsbreaks.com will provide opportunities for supporters through travel packages for select fixtures. Destination Sport boasts partnerships with …