THG Adds New Media Segment to its South American Business

Posted in News on September 7th, 2011 by admin – Be the first to comment

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.

Living La Liga: Messi is the Best Player in Europe

Posted in Uncategorized on August 31st, 2011 by admin – Be the first to comment

Fresh from being announced Europe’s best player after a magnificent display of 53 goals scored last season, Lionel Messi will dazzle once again as the race begins for European places in La Liga.

The 24-year-old was crowned Uefa Best Player in Europe, securing a total of 39 votes out of a possible 53 from sports journalists.

Messi also came out on top as the number one scorer in the Champions League for the third successive season.

Second came Spain’s Xavi Hernandez, also from Barcelona, with 11 votes and third placed was his Real Madrid’s Christiano Ronaldo.

All players will star in La Liga FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - a clash of the titans and the world’s biggest grudge match. The rivalry is unmatched and the atmosphere unbeatable.

Let us treat you like a Galáctico and provide a day to remember. Who will be smiling after 90 minutes of the finest football Europe has to offer … Ronaldo or Messi, Ramos or Puyol? One thing is for certain: the Camp Nou will be buzzing with excitement.

Join us for world-class hospitality and football action on 22 April 2012 in Barcelona! Book your La Liga experince NOW!

More information:  info@thguk.com

Summer Drive Supports “Share Your Soles”

Posted in Uncategorized on August 31st, 2011 by admin – Be the first to comment

THG is proud to have wrapped up its August charity drive to support Share Your Soles.  Share your soles is an organization dedicated to providing shoes to those in the third world. Our regional efforts entailed facilitating a shoe drive at our North American Headquarters at Chicago’s NBC Tower.  All together we collected over 200 pairs of shoes.

Since 1999 Share Your Soles has delivered tens of thousands of pairs of shoes to desperately impoverished people throughout the world. Share Your Soles began when  founder Mona Purdy traveled through Central America, and saw children painting tar on the soles of their bare feet, due to lack of shoes, in order to  prevent disease.   Share your soles is a nongovernmental organization with no ties to other aid organizations, they are truly only in existence to make life a little easier for those that they serve.

“Share Your Soles is a worthy organization I have watched grow over the last several years.  It has strong backing from companies ranging from American Airlines to FedEx, with a select group of board members including our Secretary of State Jesse White.  With the contribution power of close to 200 employees in our Chicago office, there was no question we would want to support an Illinois based charity with a global reach .” said Jon Stromberg, CEO of THG Sports North America.
For more information and to find out how you can help visit their website: www.shareyoursoles.org

British Open Championship

Posted in Uncategorized on July 18th, 2011 by admin – Be the first to comment

Darren Clarke

Outside of experiencing the Open Championship, it is always nice to wake up early on Sunday morning to watch the end of the worlds oldest major. Who could ask for a more exciting finish.Phil Mickelson being in the hunt only added to my enjoyment. Three Birdies and an Eagle on the front  nine, I was starting to have  hope for the All American family man to bring it home.

 Alas, the dreaded short game, it is my nemesis too.Hats off to Darren Clarke the “oldest” man at the ripe age of 42 to win the Open since the 1960’s. He has overcome much to stand and kiss the silver trophy, most significantly the death of his wife Heather from breast cancer. I am certain Phil would trade every trophy and green jacket to ensure his wife’s continued health. So I will raise a Guinness to you Darren Clarke congratulations and thanks for making us “old” guys look good.


THG brings you the 34th America’s Cup. Millions will watch the best in high-performance sailing

Posted in News, Uncategorized on July 8th, 2011 by admin – Be the first to comment

Plymouth, Devon has been chosen as one of the locations for the 2011 America’s Cup. “We have selected venues that reflect both the prestige of the America’s Cup, and that can bring the action on the water to those on land,” said Richard Worth, Chairman, ACEA. “Similar to San Francisco, all of the inaugural AC World Series venues enable spectators to watch the racing live, which will help expose this great sport to more people worldwide.”

The America’s Cup is one of the most coveted trophies in the sports world. Steeped in history and excitement since it began in 1851, after 160 years it returns to England.

The 34th America’s Cup World Series will see 15 teams from 12 countries across the world competing in the event. The America’s Cup is a trophy awarded to the winner of the America’s Cup and is a test of sailing skill, boat and sail design, as well as fund-raising and management skills.

Televised to expose millions more fans to the sport of high-performance sailing, the AC World Series is a circuit of regattas that bring America’s Cup-level racing and experience to top international venues. At the end of each AC World Series season, a champion will be crowned. These events provide the fans the only opportunity to see all of the America’s Cup competitors racing together.

THG’s clients will be able to view the race from the deck of out exclusively chartered yacht during the America’s Cup. The yacht will follow the action as the boats make their way around the course, our clients will enjoy premium open bar and canapes as well as onboard commentary from a yachting personality who will speak about the race action as it unfolds in front of them.

For more information, please contact: ccortes@thgsports.com

Frank and Ronald de Boer at THG Event

Posted in Uncategorized on July 8th, 2011 by admin – Be the first to comment

One of the year’s biggest sporting events was played out in front of 85,000 spectators and millions more watching around the epic clash when Barcelona met Manchester United in May in the UEFA Champions League 2011 Final.
Billed ‘the match of the decade’ the epic clash between Europe’s super teams at Wembley Stadium ended in a 3-1 win to Barcelona.
The Spanish side claimed its Fourth Champions League title denying Manchester United the honours in this illustrious occasion.
Former Dutch footballers Frank de Boer and his twin brother Ronald were guest speakers at the THG Champions League 2011 Celebrations held at the Gloucester Hotel in London. They gave their insight into which players in football today really capture the magic of the game and why Barcelona deserved to be crowned Champions League winners. Earning 112 caps for Holland, Frank de Boer had predicted that Barcelona would take the title against Manchester United with a score of 2-1.
“Of course I have a Barcelona background but one of my best friend’s is on the opposing team, Edwin van der Sar, and this is his last game so I hope he wins the cup. For me the best team has to win but if I had the choice I would pick Manchester United,” he professed.When it comes to who is the best team in the world today for Frank, Barcelona are the deserved proprietors to that title, he said. However, manager Alex Ferguson is a one-off great, he added.
“They have played for such a long time the kind of football that everyone loves. Ferguson deserves the credit from that as he is standing there for such a long time and I think he is one of the best coaches in the world. Pep Guardiola is still young but he is also a good coach. He hasn’t had the experience of Ferguson so I feel he is the best coach.”
Ronald, who won 67 caps for the Dutch national team and played with Barcelona from 1998 to 2000 said the occasion represented two great teams coming together and also praised Ferguson’s successful tenure as both a great manager and a respected individual.“It’s not just one year they have been playing well. For the last four or five years they have played incredible football. Even if you are not a Barcelona fan you have to love the way they play. If you look at what Guardiola has won in such a short space of time, I think Ferguson took almost 20 years for that. But you have to respect a person like Ferguson who is such a long time at a club and still has so much respect. For me that says a lot about the person. He deserves the credit.”
The skill that striker Wayne Rooney and Pedro Hernandez are capable of producing make them the stand out players who are always going to form a key part of the team.
Rooney, when on top form, will always be decisive for Man United, said Frank. According to Ronald: “I like the way the boy Hernandez plays. He is such a young lad so this hides a bit of danger because this is his first final. Can he cope with the pressure? We have to see that. All the Barcelona players have done it and seen it and lifted the trophy so it’s exciting to see if he can handle the pressure. He is a great player and I like the way he moves around the 18-yard box and find his way to the goal.” Ronald concluded that Wembley is an inspirational venue that will certainly capture the exciting atmosphere such an event produces.
“We played there with Holland against England although the result was very bad for us – we lost 4-1. But the stadium is amazing and even now it has improved a lot as the stands are very close to the pitch so it’s very good for football. With 85,000 people the atmosphere won’t be great, it will be spectacular.”
Frank and Roland de Boer were guest speakers at the THG Champions League 2011 Celebration at the Lancaster Hotel in London.

The Only Limit to Corporate Hospitality Is Your Imagination!

Posted in News on June 13th, 2011 by admin – Be the first to comment


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

Ossie Ardiles guest speaker at thg Corporate Hospitality event

Posted in News on May 19th, 2011 by admin – Be the first to comment

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

Ossie Ardiles guest speaker at thg Corporate Hospitality event

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THG Sports Partners with Skynet Aviation Group

Posted in Uncategorized on May 10th, 2011 by admin – Be the first to comment

THG is proud to announce an elite Partnership with Skynet Aviation group. Our global clients across 55 countries have grown to expect the highest level of service attached to the THG brand. With this partnership we are expanding the ways in which THG can further serve our valued customers.

Over the past 20 years THG has utilized a number of private jet companies surrounding VIP hospitality during a number of major sporting events, ranging from the Masters Tournament to the Super Bowl.  In choosing SAG as an exclusive private aviation partner we are reaffirming our commitment to excellence.

SAG encompasses one of the world’s widest networks of private charter aircraft with over 300 different types of aircraft and thousands positioned globally including helicopters, Turbo-props, Light Jets, Mid Jets, Heavy Jets and airliners as well as Cargo Jets and emergency/ambulance aircraft.

THG clients will enjoy the benefits of access to this wide variety of private aviation options at preferred client rates. THG chose SAG for their commitment to safety, as every vendor vetted by Skynet must successfully complete an in-depth safety check prior to the trip and an annual independent safety audit. These requirements are above and beyond FAA requirements. In addition, Skynet can provide all insurance information combined with the aircraft’s flight history and experience of crew.

For further information on SAG please visit their website:                                     www.skynetag.com

THG takes Next Steps towards South American Growth

Posted in News on April 19th, 2011 by admin – Be the first to comment

South AmericaIn 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.

Click here for a complete list of thg’s South American Events