Nirvana Europe Marks 20 Yrs Supporting Great North Run
For more information on booking a travel or accommodation package for the event please visit nirvanaeurope.com
The Great Run company has announced that Nirvana Europe will continue to be their Exclusive Provider of Great North Run Travel & Accommodation Packages for this year's Simplyhealth Great North Run.
2019 will mark twenty years of support from the company for those taking part in the event, from around the UK and across the globe.
The Simplyhealth Great North Run is the UK's biggest mass participation sporting event with 57,000 entrants each year. Nirvana Europe helps runners and their supporters, with all levels of budget, plan their trip to the region each September.
The estimated economic impact of the event on the North East economy is £22 million pounds, which comes in part from accommodation.
Chris Ward, Head of Communications, Nirvana Europe
“Now entering our 20th year in the event travel industry, we feel it is very apt to continue our partnership with the Great Run Company in the capacity of “Exclusive Provider of Great North Run Travel & Accommodation Packages”.
Since the inception of our partnership with the Great Run Company back in 1999, our aim has been consistent throughout, in ensuring that each participant and spectator can fully concentrate on a unique event experience and remove any associated travel stresses.
We are thrilled to be part of such an iconic event and we are very proud to play a part in showcasing the North East”.
Nicky Homes, Commercial Director, The Great Run Company
“Nirvana Europe have been a trusted partner of the event for twenty years. Their expertise in travel and accommodation requirements around the Simplyhealth Great North Run provides an invaluable service to a large numbers of runners from across the North East, around the country and beyond”.
“They facilitate many innovative solutions, including camping, utilising university accommodation and coach transport to serve the widest number of runners possible.”
This year's Simplyhealth Great North Run will take place on Sunday 8 September 2019. For more information on booking a travel or accommodation package for the event please visit nirvanaeurope.com
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