Cara Group Travel named as Sponsor Title of the 2024 Friendship Four Tournament in Belfast
Cara Group Travel is proud to be named the title sponsor of the 2024 Friendship Four by The Odyssey Trust. This prestigious event, the only NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey tournament held outside North America, will take place on November 29 and 30 at The SSE Arena in Belfast. Based in the Greater Boston area, with offices in Belfast and Galway, Cara Group Travel specializes in creating unique group and event travel experiences between the U.S. and Ireland.
Since the tournament’s inception in 2015, Cara Group Travel has played a vital role in its growth, partnering with The Odyssey Trust to provide North American student-athletes with unforgettable cultural and athletic experiences in Northern Ireland. Founded by The Odyssey Trust, the Friendship Four builds on the Sister Cities agreement between Belfast and Boston, promoting education, social welfare, and community engagement. Together, we believed it was essential to provide these athletes with a once-in-a-lifetime cultural opportunities. Cara Group Travel continues to craft incredible travel experiences for the student-athletes, families, and fans, showcasing the history and culture of Ireland while helping them discover all the country has to offer. All of this is centered around the captivating and prestigious college hockey tournament that is the Friendship Four.
Cara Group Travel is an international travel company that specializes in creating unique custom group and event travel experiences. The company started 12 years ago but its staff brings more than 50 years of experience in travel management, operations, and hospitality across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Based in the greater Boston area, Cara Group Travel has offices in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Galway, Ireland.
When the news of the Sister Cities agreement between Belfast and Boston was announced and the Friendship Four was formed, Cara Group Travel became the perfect business partner. Cara Group Travel was fortunate to foster a strong relationship with the Friendship Four and the Belfast Giants from the very beginning. The business has watched and proudly helped grow the Friendship Four over the years into the prestigious and highly coveted tournament it is today.
Steve Thornton, Group Head of Commercial and Hockey at The Odyssey Trust, said: “We’re pleased to welcome Cara Group Travel as the title sponsor of this year’s Friendship Four. Cara Group Travel’s commitment to fostering cross-cultural connections and promoting international travel experiences aligns perfectly with the ethos of the Friendship Four. Together, we aim to make the 2024 tournament the most memorable for players and fans alike.”
We are thankful for the opportunity and deeply grateful for the incredible partnership we share with The Odyssey Trust, the Belfast Giants, and the Friendship Four. We look forward to this year’s Friendship Four and many more successful years ahead!
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