Additional services
Sportsworld has developed a variety of additional services to enhance your Beijing 2008 package. Choose from our wide range of escorted sightseeing tours and events such as an Olympian hosted dinner or Ceremony party. You can also purchase products such as our specially arranged travel insurance or souvenir gift items (details available on request).
Olympian hosted dinners
In partnership with the British Olympic Association, Sportsworld is offering you a once in a lifetime opportunity to attend a dinner hosted by a British Olympian.
There will be four of these evenings spread across the Games period, taking place
in Beijing on the following dates:
- Thursday 7 August
- Tuesday 12 August
- Sunday 17 August
- Thursday 21 August
The evening includes:
- 3 course dinner
- A memento of the evening
- Wine and soft drinks
- After dinner speech and chance to quiz your Olympic host
- Master of Ceremonies
- TV coverage of latest Games action and/or past Olympic greats
The estimated cost of this event is £100 per person. Please indicate your interest and preferred date(s) on the booking form or our online booking system.
Opening and Closing Ceremony parties
At any Olympic Games, the ‘hot’ ticket is for the Opening or Closing Ceremony. Sportsworld will always do its utmost to obtain as many tickets as possible for these spectaculars, but the reality is that demand always exceeds supply.
In Beijing, we will hold a party for those who are unable to obtain Ceremony tickets or who simply would prefer to watch the Ceremony in the comfort of an air conditioned venue without any stadium transfers.
The Sportsworld Ceremony parties will be ideal for those wanting to watch the events unfold, to eat, drink and celebrate with like-minded sports enthusiasts.
The parties will take place in Beijing on: 
- Friday 8 August (Opening Ceremony)
- Sunday 24 August (Closing Ceremony)
The Ceremony parties include:
- All food, wine and soft drinks
- Entertainment
- Live coverage of the Ceremony (in English)
- Olympic themed venue
The estimated cost of each party is £100 per person. Please indicate your choice(s) during your booking.
Comprehensive travel insurance
We have arranged a comprehensive insurance policy to suit the requirements of your Olympic Games tour and, in particular, travel within China. Benefits include:
- Higher than normal cancellation cover (up to £10,000 per person)
- Protection against loss or theft of event tickets (equivalent monetary value up to £300 per person)
- Private medical care locally and repatriation in the event of an emergency
- Rapid claims procedure
For further information visit our travel insurance section on this site.