AO Travel releases packages for next year’s Australian Open amid record crowds

AO Travel releases packages for next year’s Australian Open amid record crowds
Edited by Travel Weekly


    Amid record crowds during week one of Australian Open 2024, tennis fans around the world can now secure their tickets at next year’s Australian Open with AO Travel packages now on sale.

    As the official travel partner of the Australian Open, AO Travel brings thousands of fans to Melbourne and gives travellers the option to choose from specially curated travel packages or tailor every aspect of their own self-selected packages.

    From the baseline to beyond, with AO Travel fans can secure best available tournament session tickets, premium hotel accommodation and add on exclusive experiences in one convenient place.

    “We’ve laid a great foundation for AO Travel and we look forward to growing the program significantly in partnership with STH Group,” said Craig Tiley, Australian Open tournament director.

    “The Australian Open is the biggest annual sports and entertainment event in the world in January, and and continues to grow in popularity both in Australia and overseas. Through our partnership with STH we are able to offer unique experiences for all types of travellers and tennis fans so they can enjoy everything our wonderful event and city have to offer.”

    STH general manager David MacCallum said the AO Travel Program was a truly unique offering.

    “The AO Travel Program continues to go from strength-to-strength as we look to unlock and reach more fans globally to bring them out to experience the best that the Australian Open, and the city of Melbourne, has to offer,” MacCallum said.

    “It is a tournament not to be missed, and supporters and travellers alike can experience different with AO Travel as a fully integrated travel and experiences offering.

    “We thank Tennis Australia for its wonderful support and look forward to continuing to evolve this wonderful partnership over the coming years.”

    (Featured Image: Australian Open 2024 – Twitter/@AustralianOpen)

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