Lancashire Cricket (the Lancashire County Cricket Club) recently announced a six-year extension with the Corinthian Sports to remain as the club’s exclusive official hospitality provider in ‘The Edge’ at the Emirates Old Trafford (a newly developed restaurant and event space) in Manchester, England (UK).
‘Lancashire Cricket’ stated that opened in the Summer of 2023 following the completion of the New Development at the Emirates Old Trafford the Corinthian has used ‘The Edge’ to host their exclusive Pegasus Lounge (a premium hospitality experience).
The Lancashire County Cricket Club represents the historic County of Lancashire in English cricket. The club has held first-class status (one of the highest-standard forms of cricket) since it was founded in 1864. The Lancashire’s home is the Old Trafford Cricket Ground (UK) although the team also play their matches at the other grounds around the county.
The 50,000-capacity Old Trafford is a cricket ground in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England (UK). It opened in 1857 as the home of the Manchester Cricket Club and has been the home of the Lancashire County Cricket Club since 1864. From 2013 onwards it has been known as the Emirates Old Trafford due to a sponsorship deal with the Emirates Airline (flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates [UAE]).
Founded in 2010 London (UK)-based the Corinthian Sports has become a leading premium hospitality provider for the biggest sports, music and cultural events in the United Kingdom and overseas.
The Corinthian Sports specializes in providing the highest quality, tailored sports and corporate hospitality packages to suit individual and company needs – ensuring their clients’ day is impactful and unforgettable.
The Emirates Old Trafford is undergoing a major redevelopment with several new developments. These include a new stand with 1,025 seats, an extension to the ground’s hotel, a heritage center, and a new club shop. The Hilton Garden Inn is also expanding to 250 luxury bedrooms and adding new event space.
‘Lancashire Cricket’ further stated that the Pegasus Lounge is open during major matchdays held at the venue – offering a range of experiences to suit all those looking for a special day out at the home of Lancashire Cricket.
‘The Edge’ includes enhanced pitch-viewing facilities for the supporters comprising a dual-aspect suite with a spectator viewing terrace which is situated under the 100-bed expansion of the onsite Hilton Garden Inn Hotel.
Maintained Angela Hodson, Sales Director, Lancashire Cricket, “We are really pleased to be able to announce this extension of our agreement with the Corinthian Sports who have played an incredibly valuable role since 2023 in getting the New Development at the Emirates Old Trafford up and running. Following a successful first two Summers of working together we are thrilled to extend our agreement for the long term to continue to offer our hospitality guests a second-to-none experience here at the Emirates Old Trafford. The Pegasus Lounge, the first one to be launched at a cricket venue, has been a superb addition to our hospitality offering and we look forward to working closely alongside Corinthian to enhance the experience throughout the next six years.”
Added Gavin O’Callaghan Corinthian Sports Owner, “We are absolutely delighted to be continuing our valued, long-term agreement with Lancashire Cricket, a relationship that has gone from strength to strength over the past two years. We extend our sincere thanks to the entire team at the club for their unwavering support, professionalism and collaborative spirit –this partnership has been instrumental in delivering exceptional experiences for our clients and the guests. As we now enter our third year working together we’re proud to reflect on a hugely successful foundation that has been built alongside Lancashire Cricket so far and are excited to accelerate on the momentum over the next six years. With a shared commitment to excellence we look forward to elevating our Pegasus Lounge offering even further within the Edge and continuing to deliver one of United Kingdom’s leading hospitality experiences – all set against the backdrop of one of the country’s most iconic cricket venues boasting the best view in the game.”
Observed Lucas Gambel, Head of New Business Manchester, Corinthian Sports, “One of the reasons why I wanted to move up to Manchester to develop and run the Manchester New Business team and office was to work with Lancashire Cricket who has been a benchmark of excellence in delivering great events. This news is incredibly exciting and I can’t wait to carry working alongside the Emirates Old Trafford team for years to come.”
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