Manchester Airport to support FINA World Swimming Championships
Manchester Airport has lent its support to the 9th FINA World Swimming Championships 2008 to be held in Manchester from 9 – 13 April.
Geoff Muirhead CBE, Chief Executive of the Manchester Airports Group said: ”We are delighted to be supporting the FINA World Swimming Championships in 2008.
“More than 650 of the world’s premier athletes from 120 different countries will be arriving in the city many through Manchester Airport, not to mention all their supporters, so we are proud to be able to give them the warm Mancunian welcome they deserve.”
The eyes of the world will be on Manchester for the five day event which will be the first world swimming championship of its kind ever to be staged in the UK. The MEN Arena will be the venue for the event and allow the use of dramatic lighting and sound effects.
Marc Hope, Director of Rights Marketing said: I’m please to welcome Manchester Airport to the growing sponsor family.”
And Head of PR for the event, five times world swimming champion and Mancunian James Hickman said: It’s fantastic news that Manchester Airport are on board as it will enable us to offer a warm and friendly welcome to the elite athletes and dignitaries attending the event.
“It will also help us to create a fantastic atmosphere throughout the city and beyond so all our visitors to the airport will feel they’re part of a very special world-class Manchester Event. It will be an incredible experience.”
For more information on tickets go to www.manchester2008.com/tickets