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Olympic & Paralympic Games RIO 2016 OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC GAMES Hospitality packages Dear Guest, 2015 has been an incredibly busy and tremendous sporting year but I want to take this opportunity to shift your thoughts forward to next year and what will certainly be a highlight of the 2016 Calendar – the Rio 2016 Olympic & Paralympic Games. About Jet Set Sports With over 3,800 international equestrian events each year, there is a lot of sport out there to capture our interest. But there is something very particular about the Olympic and Paralympic Jet Set Sports / CoSport is the Official Hospitality Provider of the / Supplier of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, Vancouver 2010 Games, something that inspires each and every one of us for many Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). In addition, Jet Set Sports / Olympic Winter Games, the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, the Torino different reasons. CoSport is the Official Sponsor of eight National Olympic Committees 2006 Olympic Winter Games, the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, the - Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Great Britain, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Winter Games, the Sydney 2000 Olympic While it may seem to be an event that is far off in the distance, it is the United States of America. Games, and the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games. In 2012, Jet Set Sports actually just around the corner and accommodation, event tickets, and CoSport were designated as an Authorised Hospitality Agent by the flight tickets, ground transportation, and all the other elements that Created in 1984 by Sead Dizdarevic, Jet Set Sport has 30 years experience London Organising Committee. make for a smooth and enjoyable experience, are already very high in Olympic Games Hospitality. The company was an Official Sponsor in demand. Jet Set Sports has set the standard for World Class Hospitality at Global events, with a specialised focus on the Olympic and Paralympic Games dating back to 1984. As the Official Hospitality Provider to the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), Jet Set Tailor–made hospitality packages for RIO 2016 Sports is able to develop hospitality experiences which meet the exacting needs of FEI stakeholders and can cater to the unique needs of each family or FEI Partner. This is one of the many benefits Created and refined in the real time environment of the Olympic & In order for Jet Set Sports to be able to understand your needs in the best of the partnership agreement we have with Jet Set Sports and one Paralympic Games, Jet Set Sports’ hospitality programmes are designed way possible, you will find enclosed in this brochure a VIP questionnaire we are pleased to offer to each of you. to cater to and exceed the expectations of a broad audience. which you can fill in with your wishes and send to Jet Set Sports Representatives. You will find included in this brochure a hospitality questionnaire Jet Set Sports / CoSports will take care of you from the moment of your that Jet Set Sports has developed to best capture all the information arrival to your departure from Rio. It will organise hotels, transportation, Pre-set equestrian packages have already been developed by CoSport that they need in order to create a unique experience at the Rio tickets for equestrian and / or non-equestrian competitions, hospitality, and can be purchased. For more information, please visit the Jet Set 2016 Games. Given the very high demand for this unique event, restaurants and outings. Sports and CoSport websites: please contact Jet Set Sports (contact included at the back of this brochure) as soon as possible so that they can assist immediately About Jet Set Sports: www.jetsetsports.com in creating Rio 2016 experiences for you and your family members. About CoSport: www.cosport.com We are confident that Jet Set Sports will deliver wonderful experiences during this historic time for Rio and are delighted to have their support. Their reputation as a “Best in Class” hospitality company is a perfect fit for the FEI and we are confident that Alan Dizdarevic, Co-CEO Jet Set Sports and his team will deliver Sample 5* hotel offerings remarkable experiences during the Rio Games. We thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm, and look Rio Othon Palace Royal Tulip Sao Conrado Windsor Atlantica forward to experiencing the Games together in 2016. Avenida Atlantica, 3264, Copacabana, Rio de Av Aquarela do Brasil 75, Sao Conrado, Avenida Atlantica, 1020, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 22070-000 22610, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Janeiro, Brazil 22010-000 Kind regards, Enjoying a superb position overlooking the Overlooking Sao Conrado beach, the Royal Located right in front of the very beautiful white sands of Copacabana Beach, the Rio Tulip features beautiful ocean views. It is Copacabana beach, nature enters through its Othon Palace is a modern luxury hotel, located conveniently located near the Fashion Mall and windows and blends with its 5 star elegance. just minutes from downtown Rio. right across the street from Gavea Golf Club. Ingmar De Vos FEI President RIO 2016 Equestrian Competition Calendar Olympic Games 5 August Opening Ceremony Eventing – 1st Horse Inspection 6 August Eventing – Dressage (Team & Individual) 7 August Eventing – Dressage (Team & Individual) 8 August Eventing – Cross Country (Team & Individual) Dressage – Horse Inspection 9 August Eventing – Jumping (Team Final & Individual Qualifier) Eventing – 2nd Horse Inspection 10 August Dressage – Grand Prix (1st Team & Individual Qualifier) 11 August Dressage – Grand Prix (1st Team & Individual Qualifier) 12 August Dressage – Grand Prix Special (Team Final & 2nd Individual Qualifier) Jumping – Horse Inspection 13 August Jumping – Training Session 14 August Jumping – 1st Qualifier (Individual) 15 August Dressage – Grand Prix Freestyle (Individual Final) 16 August Jumping – Team Round 1 (Individual 2nd & Team Qualifier) 17 August Jumping – Team Round 2 (Team Final & Individual 3rd Qualifier) 18 August Jumping – Horse Inspection 19 August Jumping – Individual Round A Jumping – Individual Round B – Final 20 August Contingency day 21 August Closing Ceremony Paralympic Games 7 - 18 September* Paralympic Games * Exact timetable to be confirmed, equestrian competitions currently scheduled from 11-16 September Alan Dizdarevic Frédérique Martin-Basté Co-CEO of Jet Set Sports Commercial Manager Tel: +1-908-766-1001 ext. 133 Tel. +41 21 310 47 47 [email protected] [email protected].
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