Mad booking rush expected after World Cup draw

After the World Cup draw takes place, booking tickets and accommodations are expected to increase manifold, as England fans will be hoping to catch a slice of the World Cup action– to be held in July in South Africa–live ..

The draw will decide on England’s position in the World Cup, and this is expected to prompt a huge number of football fans to rush to book their tickets and hotel rooms in South Africa.

The number of England supporters expected to travel from England is estimated to be around 2,00,000. However, since local transportation options are limited, the best modusis to book a package trip in advance, authorities have advised.

The most ideal options for fans is touted to be a package trip, bought online through a reputable agency that comes equipped with the right credentials from FIFA.

Organsiers have advised that South Africa is a vast country and getting around may not be very easy in the energy-charged environment that is expected to prevail around what is commonly referred to as the most popular sporting event globally.

Hence, by booking first, it can be ensured that match tickets, hotel rooms, transports to and from the games and return flight tickets to and from South Africa all are be taken care of. Four tour operators have been given the status of ‘Official tour operators’. These will be responsible for organizing travel, accommodation and tickets to the matches. Thomas Cook Sport, Keith Prowse, BAC Sport and Thompson Sport UK have all been accorded the honour. Each are now offering a wealth of packages in both pricing and terms.

Based on the outcome of the draw, the World Cup tour operators will open their doors to the coveted packages. The more expensive ones include match tickets along with airline tickets and accommodation while cheaper packages are said to only include flight tickets and accommodation.