AURAY – February 2, 2023 – After a successful first event in Singapore, France SailGP Team is proud to confirm through K-Challenge, investor of the French team, ALL – Accor Live Limitless as Global Partner until the end of SailGP Season 4. The Accor booking platform and lifestyle loyalty programme will take advantage of its partnership with the France SailGP Team to offer its members new and exciting experiences linked to the most exciting races on the water. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
Founded in 2001 by Stephan Kandler, and joined in 2021 by Bruno Dubois, K-Challenge’s ultimate goal is to win the biggest international sailing competitions. After signing a partnership with K-Challenge, Accor, through its ALL brand, is committed to the France SailGP Team.
As with the Singapore Sail Grand Prix – which took place on 14 and 15 January – the partnership will allow ALL loyalty programme members to be at the heart of the action at upcoming Sail Grand Prix events around the world. It’s a unique and exciting experience, up close and personal with the spectacular battles of the F50s, the world’s fastest catamarans driven by the best sailors. Up to 100 km/h of speed close to the coast and premium spectator boats: sensations guaranteed!
A selection of money-can’t-buy experiences, closer than ever to the action and the SailGP show, will be offered to ALL members throughout the year, available via the dedicated Limitless Experiences platform.
“This partnership between ALL-Accor Live Limitless and France SailGP Team is a natural one, given the pioneering spirit of these two entities, said Stuart Wareman, Global SVP Experiences, Events & Sponsorships, Accor. « We strive to offer our members a wide range of experiences that allow them to connect emotionally with ALL in their daily lives. This fantastic collaboration also provides international exposure as we continue to expand the reach of our programme and enrich it ».
« As CEO of the France SailGP Team, I am very proud to welcome ALL – Accor Live Limitless as a partner to our team. It is incredible to have such an iconic brand by our side. We share the same values and I can speak on behalf of our entire team to express our delight at this new joint venture », said Bruno Dubois, CEO and Team Manager of the France SailGP Team.
Currently fourth in the provisional SailGP Season 3 rankings, the France SailGP Team, which has made its place among the international sailing elite, is a real nugget for investors and partners. Today, the French team, which is evolving at a very high level on this premium circuit, is proud to welcome partners to accompany its ascent on the sporting level.
About K-Challenge
K-Challenge, founded in 2001 by Stephan Kandler, joined by Bruno Dubois in 2021, is a sport-tech engaged in high-level sailing competition that brings together French athletes, engineers, technicians and experts with the objective of winning the greatest international sailing competitions. The Sport-Tech K-Challenge is a true incubator of talent and the ideal crucible for the development of major innovations. To find out more about the event, www.k-challenge.fr
About ALL – Accor Live Limitless
ALL – Accor Live Limitless is the lifestyle companion for everyday life. It brings together and enriches all of the brands, services and partnerships that make up the Accor ecosystem. It offers meaningful experiences and rewards for the most loyal guests, while enabling them to work, live and play not only while staying in hotels, but also at home, anywhere in the world. As part of this rich value proposition, Accor is bringing its Augmented Hospitality strategy to life through new digital platforms, new partnerships with iconic brands (credit cards, mobility, airlines, and sports/entertainment with AEG, IMG and Paris Saint-Germain), all deployed internationally for the benefit of its customers and loyalty program members.
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SAILGP PROGRAMME SEASON 3 // 2022-2023
2022
14-15 mai // Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess
18-19 juin // T-Mobile United States Sail Grand Prix | Chicago at Navy Pier
30-31 juillet // Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Plymouth
19-20 août // ROCKWOOL Denmark Sail Grand Prix | Copenhagen
10-11 septembre // Range Rover France Sail Grand Prix | Saint-Tropez
24-25 septembre // NEAR Spain Sail Grand Prix | Andalucía – Cádiz
12-13 novembre // Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas
2023
14-15 janvier // Singapore Sail Grand Prix
18-19 février // KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix I Sydney
18-19 mars // ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Christchurch
06-07 mai // United States Sail Grand Prix | San Francisco (Season 3 Grand Final)
PROGRAMME SAILGP SAISON 4 // 2023-2024
FRANCE SAILGP TEAM
Virginie Bouchet, Marketing & Communication Manager
vbouchet@sailgpfra.com | +33 (0)6 76 09 63 18
Cécile Gutierrez, Press Relations
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ABOUT SAILGP
SailGP is the world’s most exciting on-water competition. This global championship sees national teams compete in short, intense races at iconic venues that form natural amphitheatres around the world. The best athletes in sailing compete in identical F50 hydrofoil catamarans at speeds approaching 100 km/h. SailGP is also a race for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. More information on SailGP.com
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