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Travel partner appointed for Badminton World Championships

UK-based sports tour operator Gullivers Sports Travel has been appointed as an official partner of the Yonex World Badminton Championships, which will take place in London later this year.

Gullivers will be responsible for organising accommodation and assisting with transport provision for all players, support staff, media, officials, sponsors, volunteers and local organising committee members during the August 8-14 Badminton World Federation (BWF) event. The Championships will be staged at Wembley Arena, with Badminton England managing the tournament.

“Working with Badminton England on such a prestigious event is a very exciting venture and we are looking forward to hosting players and supporters alike from around the world,” said Kay Johnson, inbound account manager at Gullivers.

Badminton England commercial director Fiona Young added: “We are really excited about the appointment of Gullivers Sports Travel and about starting the new era of badminton travel and hospitality.”