Jon Stromberg

Building off THG’s South American growth plans which began with  Global Team expansion in May 2010,  THG Marketing is proud to announce it’s partnership with America Economia, “The Businessweek of Latin America”!!

America Economia is a premier Business publication with distribution throughout the Americas.  For more than 25 years America Economia has served the Latin American business world providing a global prospective to its 84% C-level readership. With its distribution to over 350,000 executive level subscribers, America Economia is where decision makers go to be informed.  THG’s growth plans in this global region are backed by a forward calendar that includes both the 2014 World Soccer Championships and 2016 Summer Games coming to Brazil.  ”We are proud of this partnership and the branding opportunities it will support for our South American Expansion” said Jon Stromberg CEO of the Americas.

THG Americas  is pleased to announce the  launch of its Tailored & Extreme Events Division, which provides truly exceptional, luxurious “once-in-a-lifetime” corporate hospitality programs for your organization’s needs.  After establishing itself in the vanguard of premiere sports hospitality services, THG Americas  has now expanded its services to custom tailored adventures.  THG Sports is now pleased to offer a host of exclusive and exciting offerings that will not only be talked about for years to come, but will also greatly assist in meeting bottom line corporate objectives by cultivating relationships , crucial to winning and sustaining business.  THG Sports will differentiate your organization’s corporate entertainment from that of your competitors’ by flawlessly planning and executing unsurpassed, first-class, tailored corporate events created exclusively for you.  These excursions will leave your guests absolutely breathless from the experience.  Unparalleled, luxurious corporate hospitality is now a reality with Custom Tailored Adventures by THG Americas.  If your organization would like to host a “non-traditional” excursion, but are still seeking luxurious accommodations accompanied with excellent service and fine cuisine – think Custom Tailored Adventures by THG Americas.  The only limit is your imagination.

Here is a Sampling of Custom Tailored Adventures waiting for you:

GOLF WITH A PGA PRO
THG will arrange for a PGA touring pro to golf with you and your guests, creating your very own personal “Championship golfing highlight” experience.

ZIP LINING Experience the thrill of a lifetime by zip lining in the midst of Costa Rica’s jungle tree-canopies and the Amazon’s rainforest, or across the spectacular, panoramic gorges of northern Oregon and British Columbia.  Zip lining is an activity in which a participant straps on a harness or sits in a chair that is hooked on a large cable.  The cable links two destinations; a starting point and an ending point; often times over a river, gorge or between two mountains.  The participant will then let go and let gravity do its part.  You then zip along the cable at varying speeds.  The feeling is similar to actually flying.  Many people have compared the experience to “Spiderman” or “Superman”.  Thrilling and adrenalin inducing, it is perfectly safe and a guaranteed exciting time.

DECADENT WINERY TOURS
Experience the rich wine traditions of Europe and visit the Loire Valley’s Chateau country region in France, the Rheingau, and the Moselle by traveling through the vineyards and villages of some of the most famous wine regions of the Old World.  Taste exquisite wines along the Danube, while you also visit some of Europe’s most beautiful cities and historic towns.  Follow the Rhine through Germany, Holland, France and Switzerland; all the while experiencing the vintages of Alsace, Burgundy and Beaujolais. Perhaps you may prefer to explore the charm of South Africa, Chile or California’s Napa Valley?  Whichever region you decide on, experience wine tasting at its absolute finest by touring some of the most prestigious, exclusive and famous wineries throughout the world, all the while being personally guided by experienced sommeliers.

EXOTIC SPORT FISHING Experience unsurpassed custom sport fishing adventures: luxurious fly-fishing excursions in the unspoiled northern Canadian wilderness; catching sharks in the Gulf of Mexico or landing a huge tarpon off the Belize coast.

FLYING A FIGHTER PLANE
Learn to fly the SIAI Marchetti SF260 and experience what it is actually like to climb into the cockpit and pilot a fighter plane in a “mock” aerial dogfight.

EXOTIC SAFARI ADVENTURES Follow big game across the Serengeti plains of Africa, climb Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, trek mountain gorillas in the dense Ugandan forests, observe a watering hole and spot elephants, giraffe, lions, zebras, cheetahs and antelopes; be awed in the presence of the world’s largest waterfalls at Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls, witness the millions of flamingos at Lake Nakuru or the glorious yearly migration of the wildebeests.  Visit and experience any number of truly exotic, remote locations from around the world.  Our exclusive safari destinations offer you access to the world’s premier game reserves and national parks. With an unbeatable combination of vintage style and comfort while in the bush, choose between luxurious tented camps, or one of the famous lodges frequented by Hemingway and Roosevelt.  Contact us today and we will customize the safari of your dreams!

ULTIMATE DRIVING EXPERIENCES
If you have a need for speed: climb into the driver’s seat of a Formula 1 or NASCAR race car and personally experience the fastest “drive” available anywhere.  If you are seeking an even more extreme experience: then participate in an off-road GPS jeep rally challenge across the beautiful Mexican Baja peninsula or across the unforgiving plains of Africa.

PRIVATE YACHTING ADVENTURES
Sail the seas via an exclusive private charter.  Enjoy unlimited caviar and champagne while sailing aboard the beautiful Seadream, the prestigious Aristotle Onassis or the magnificent Christina O; while you explore the charms and beauty of the Mediterranean, or whichever destination you choose to set sail for.

PRIVATE ISLAND RESORTS
Experience luxurious boutique private island adventures: Richard Branson’s Necker Island in Virgin Gorda, Musha Cay in the Exumas, Isle Mustique in the Grenadines or the Seychelles’ Fregate Island.  Each private location promises to deliver memories designed to provide a truly unforgettable experience of a lifetime.

These are just a few samples of what we can offer you and your premiere clients.  Tailored & Extreme Events will provide your organization with a custom-tailored event that will generate “life altering” memories.  It would also be our pleasure to completely customize your own conceptual hospitality package, with the only limits being your imagination!

Some of the benefits of using Tailored Events include:

• Completely customized corporate hospitality events to fit your specific, unique interests at unsurpassed, exotic destinations across the globe.
• Quality one-on-one time with your clients – to solidify customer loyalty, without the crowds; and free from competitors at larger events.
• An absolutely “one of kind” event that will create lasting “lifelong” memories with active participation from your guests, which provides you a competitive business edge.
• Increased flexibility with setting dates, locations and managing guest lists.
• Improve performance as the ultimate sales incentive – to increase sales and profits.

For any additional information, or to discuss booking availabilities for your own incomparable “experience of a lifetime” contact us today:

For additional information, please visit our web site at www.thgsports.com
Contact: THG Marketing  at 312.894.6392
Email: ccortes@thgsports.com
http://www.thgsports.com/thgsports-extreme.asp

Argentinean footballing legend and former Tottenham Hotspur manager Ossie Ardiles is a guest speaker at thg’s Corporate Hospitality event at the UEFA Europa League Final at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin on 18 May.

Here he talks about the rise of Portuguese football and as the Premier League campaign draws to a close he gives his thoughts on this season’s highlights.

Ossie Ardiles guest speaker at thg Corporate Hospitality event

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In May 2010 CEO Jon Stromberg announced that THG would be expanding their presence in the South American market. Over the last 12 months this has transpired through the advancement of the bi-lingual team located in the Chicago Americas headquarters. Today, we are pleased to announce the next stage of this regions growth, with plans to appoint two Country Manager positions in both Brazil and Argentina to spearhead this South American expansion.

“The  need for growth in this region is vital for any modern business , especially considering the fact that South American countries are posting faster rates of economic growth than their Asian or eastern European counterparts” said Claudio Cortes head of thg Marketing for the Americas. This positive economic news, paired with the announcement of The Summer Games and World Soccer Championship in Brazil, along with The Copa Americas in Argentina, made this South American expansion the logical next step for THG.

Our newly appointed Country Managers will be a dynamic group of highly educated and experienced bi-lingual individuals, with experience working closely with executive levels contacts. The Managers will act as ambassadors of the THG brand in South America, focusing on client growth within their prospective regions.

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More than 40 companies took part in THG’s hospitality offerings during last month’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, with several calling the event a positive and unforgettable experience, says THG Worldwide CEO Jon Stromberg.

“The feedback from our clients at the 2010 Canadian Grand Prix affirms that our business is about more than hospitality—it’s about providing an exciting environment where memorable experiences help our clients achieve business development goals,” Stromberg says.

THG guests enjoy activities at the Restaurant Hélène de Champlain in Montreal

“This year’s event was another sell-out for us,” Stromberg says. “We’ve already had a strong number of clients renew for the 2011 Grand Prix and ask for hospitality options during other North American events.”

This year’s Canadian Grand Prix, which marked the return of the event to the Formula 1 circuit, saw McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton capture the checkered flag in a contest that saw multiple lead changes due to frequent pit stops to address tire wear issues.

Surrounding the race THG clients were able to enjoy full hospitality facilities at the Restaurant Hélène de Champlain (see photo at right). For pre-race warm-up activities, THG hosted celebrity and former Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve, who shared an insider’s view of the race and Formula 1 events. After his presentation, Villeneuve met THG clients and signed autographs.

THG’s Montreal team coordinated client hospitality for the event, earning high marks from clients for their attention to detail and the accommodations provided to guests, Stromberg adds.

For more information about THG Worldwide’s hospitality programs to enhance your global business relationships, visit the company’s website.

About THG: THG (http://www.thgsports.com) is a leading provider of corporate hospitality programs during the world’s premier sporting events, including the World Soccer Championships, Masters, Singapore Grand Prix, and the Final Four. As a marcus evans company, all aspects of THG’s services promise a level of client focus and attention second to none.

THG Sports’ top 20 sales producers in North America spent a recent weekend celebrating their success and enjoying the attractions in Las Vegas as part of the company’s employee incentive program to reward top-tier performance, says CEO Jon Stromberg.

“We brought our top sales executives from Chicago, Los Angeles, Montreal, San Diego and Toronto to Las Vegas to recognize their contribution to THG’s sales success this spring,” Stromberg says. “The trip is part of our broader corporate goals to encourage and reward employees who share our vision for success.”

The THG Sports team enjoyed an expenses-paid, long weekend (June 25-27, 2010) at the Bellagio Hotel that included group activities, including a team dinner at the hotel’s Yellowtail restaurant (see photo). A year ago, THG Sports hosted a similar outing with top sellers in Miami.

“We’re delighted with the positive feedback and continued performance we see through providing these team incentives,” Stromberg notes. “It’s a nice way for us to give back to employees who go the extra mile to help us achieve our goals.”

THG Sports has launched an employee wellness program to augment its company culture and the incentives it offers employees, says CEO Jon Stromberg.

The first element of the wellness program: A THG-subsidized membership at a gym or workout facility of an employee’s choosing. The company plans to announce other wellness program components in the coming months.

“It’s no secret there’s a strong link between physical fitness and on-the-job productivity and performance,” Stromberg says. “Given we’re a sports-based organization, a majority of our employees already follow work out schedules. This program makes it less of a financial burden for them to continue. For others, it’s a good incentive to become more physically active and fit.”

“We’re excited about the other wellness program components we’ll announce soon,” he says. Those include sponsored sports and group wellness activities tailored during both the winter and summer months.

This year’s U.S. Open in Pebble Beach, Calif., marked a milestone for THG: The event was the 20th year for the company to provide hospitality during this prestigious event and resulted in positive reviews from the nearly 80 companies who took part, says THG CEO Jon Stromberg.

“The U.S. Open is a signature event in golf and a key event in our portfolio,” Stromberg says. “A majority of our clients have already renewed their space for the 2011 U.S. Open in Bethesda, MD, and the 2012 US Open in San Francisco, CA.”

This year’s event featured a nerve-testing win by Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell, who held his game together while other top players struggled. His win ended a 40-year drought in the winner’s circle for players from Britain.

In addition to taking in tournament play, THG clients enjoyed hospitality offerings that included opportunities to meet golf pro celebrities Mark Nye and Frank Nobilo and take their turns on golf simulator machines, which THG offers as a value-add at signature golf events. Several clients took home daily prizes (see image at right) that included full sets of golf clubs and a bag awarded to participants who hit the best shots, including the longest drive.

For some THG clients, the simulators proved almost as popular as watching the pros on the links at Pebble Beach: “We may just hang here this afternoon and play Pebble Beach by simulator with our clients,” one guest noted.

For more on THG’s golf event hospitality during key events throughout the word, visit our company website.