New Zealand Football is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement with House of Travel – Christchurch City to look after all of the organisation’s travel requirements.

The multi-year partnership also covers accommodation and vehicle hire, providing crucial logistical support to New Zealand Football in the successful running of its numerous national teams and competitions.

“We are excited to have House of Travel – Christchurch City on board,” says Carl Jackson, Commercial Director for New Zealand Football.

“They have extensive experience dealing with large international teams through their work with the New Zealand Olympic Committee and other sporting organisations. House of Travel also have significant experience with domestic travel and will handle travel for our many national competitions, such as the National Women’s League, ISPS Handa Premiership, National Youth League and various futsal tournaments,” he adds.

“House of Travel will also feature on all Small Whites material including the iconic Player of the Day certificate in 2020, which will see them included with other national brands such as McDonald’s NZ and Milo, with more brands to be named before the 2020 winter season commences.”

David Williams, Managing Director of House of Travel – Christchurch City, is thrilled to be on board with New Zealand Football as the world game continues to flourish across the country.

“We pride ourselves as being New Zealand’s specialist travel provider for both domestic and international sporting teams,” he says.

“To have the opportunity to be part of New Zealand Football and showcase our people and expertise to assist in continuing New Zealand Football’s growth as one of the top sporting codes in the country is amazing. We are really looking forward to working with both the high performance and grassroots football communities," he adds.

"We have already worked with New Zealand Football during Commonwealth Games and Olympic campaigns, assisting with athlete travel as well as providing friends and family packages, and are extremely excited with this new partnership.”

Founded in 1987, House of Travel is the largest privately-owned travel company in New Zealand and the third-largest travel organisation in the Asia Pacific region.

The House of Travel Group employs close to 2,000 staff operating in a number of different brands and businesses, including 75 House of Travel retail travel stores throughout New Zealand.

One of the country’s most renowned brands, House of Travel – Christchurch City was the official agent for travel from New Zealand for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and is the official travel partner of Netball New Zealand and the Silver Ferns.

A member association of FIFA, New Zealand Football is the governing body for one of the largest participation team sports in New Zealand, providing experiences and opportunities for all – male and female, young and not so young, talented athletes and community level players. 

There are over 150,000 registered football participants at nearly 400 clubs throughout the country, positioning football as a vital code in the New Zealand sporting landscape.

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Article added: Thursday 27 June 2019