Destination Sport Experiences welcomes industry veteran Sean Igoe to drive growth in cycling market

September 24, 2024

Sports travel business Destination Sport Experiences is excited to announce the appointment of Sean Igoe as their new Head of Commercial Partnerships, as they continue to expand their presence in the world of cycling and endurance sports.

24th September 2024, Manchester UK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Sports travel business Destination Sport Experiences is excited to announce the appointment of Sean Igoe as their new Head of Commercial Partnerships, as they continue to expand their presence in the world of cycling and endurance sports.

Destination Sport Experiences curate comprehensive travel packages tailored for cyclists, runners, and triathletes, offering guaranteed entry, transportation, accommodation, and on-the-ground support for some of the most renowned events across the globe. In recent years, the company has expanded significantly through a series of acquisitions and new ventures, including the addition of leading brands such as Sportive Breaks and Marathon Tours & Travel, as well as the opening of offices in key international markets like Australia, China, and the United States.

With a remarkable career spanning leadership roles at Future, TimeInc, and Dennis, Igoe has played a key part in some of the most iconic brands in cycling, including BikeRadar, Cycling Weekly, and Cyclist. He brings a wealth of experience in commercial leadership, with a deep understanding of the cycling industry and a proven track record of fostering brand partnerships. Igoe’s appointment is perfectly timed to support the Destination Sport Experience brands, and their expanding business portfolio.

“I am delighted to be working with such great brands as Destination Sport Experiences and Sportive Breaks,” said Igoe. “It’s also a pleasure to be collaborating with Managing Director Brendan Fox, whom I have known for many years. There is a significant opportunity here for cycling and running brands to engage with their target market in a unique way, whether through brand building, sampling, training camps, corporate hospitality, or charity events. The team here consistently delivers exceptional results.”

Brendan Fox, Managing Director of Destination Sport Experiences, expressed his excitement about Igoe joining the team: “Sean is a tremendous asset to the business. His extensive experience and deep-rooted connections across the cycling industry are unparalleled. We are excited to have someone of his calibre onboard to help grow our relationships with brands and enhance the experiences we provide to our clients.”

To find out more about Destination Sport Experiences, visit www.destinationsportexperiences.com

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About Destination Sport Experiences

Destination Sport Experiences caters for athletes who want to participate in the very best cycling, running and triathlon events across the world.

Destination Sport Group, who have made significant moves in the sports travel industry in recent years launching Destination Sport Travel, Sportsbreaks.com and Amaze, Destination Sports Experiences is headed-up by Managing Director, Brendan Fox, who alongside his team, has decades of experience working in the global sports travel industry.

Destination Sport Experiences offer travel packages and guaranteed entry to marathons, cyclosportives and long distance triathlons around the world, together with VIP hospitality access to many of the top professional cycling events. These include the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon, BMW Berlin Marathon and Etape du Tour – the only event that gives riders the chance to ride the exact same route as Tour de France pros, amongst many other great trips.