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TSA appointed marketing partner for Team Golf League
MUMBAI: Sports marketing agency Total Sports Asia (TSA) has been appointed as the exclusive marketing partner of Team Golf League (TGL) 2013, which was earlier known as Touché Golf League.
TGL, in its fourth edition will be held across 11 cities in India and for the first time will be played in three international destinations – Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia.
Apart from handling sponsorship sales, TSA‘s international offices in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand will also be involved in event management.
Believed to be the largest amateur golf tournament in India and Asia, TGL 2013 will see the participation of 2400 golfers in India and 2400 golfers from Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia, divided into gangs of ten golfers each. Gangs will compete for the title of the best golfing gang in Asia.
TSA MD & Sr. International Vice President Suvrangsu Mukherjee said, “TSA believes in ‘partnerships‘ and ‘value creation‘ and both these attributes are what makes TSA unique from anyone else in our industry. We have invented most of our business verticals at TSA India from scratch and turned them into formidable communication power houses that they are today. We hope to replicate a similar success story with TGL.”
TGL 2013 starts in June with the Malaysia leg and the India leg scheduled in September. The All India finals will be held in Bangalore and the All Asia Finals is slated to be held in Turkey in December. The Indian leg boasts of some of the most illustrious names from the business and Industrial fraternity.
Commenting on the tie-up, Touché Golf Sports MD Rathan Kumar said, “We are excited in leveraging the strengths of TSA in expanding this championship to Asia as the largest amateur team championship event, seeing the huge interest it has generated among the amateur golfing community in India, delivering beyond expectations to all involved.”
TGL started as a Bangalore centric tournament in 2010 with 336 Golfers and grew from strength to strength into a 9 city event with 1600 amateur golfers in 2012.
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Disney Cruise Line launches Disney Adventure as Robert Downey Jr. christens ship in Singapore
Star studded ceremony marks line’s first Southeast Asia ship
SINGAPORE: Disney Cruise Line has officially welcomed its newest and largest ship, the Disney Adventure, with a glittering, music filled christening ceremony in Singapore, marking the brand’s first ever vessel to homeport in Southeast Asia.
Held inside the ship’s grand Walt Disney Theatre, the celebration unfolded as a theatrical spectacle worthy of Broadway. Regional vocalists and musicians were joined by a 23 piece orchestra, while sweeping video projections wrapped the stage in classic Disney, Pixar and Marvel moments. Special appearances from captain Mickey Mouse and captain Minnie Mouse added a touch of nautical charm.
Among the headline performers were Jed Madela, hollywood performing arts hall of fame inductee, and Dami Im, international recording artist known for Eurovision. Together, they led a soaring tribute to Disney’s musical legacy.
On stage to mark the milestone were Josh D’Amaro, chairman of disney experiences and incoming chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, and Joe Schott, president of disney signature experiences.
D’Amaro described the ship as a new chapter for the company in Asia, saying it would bring Disney storytelling to audiences who may be experiencing the brand’s magic for the first time.
The ceremonial highlight came from Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr., who serves as the ship’s godparent. With characteristic flair, he declared, “You bring the theme and I’ll bring the thunder,” before delivering the traditional blessing: “I christen thee, Disney Adventure, may God bless this ship and all who sail upon her.”
The ceremony closed with a jubilant rendition of “Let’s Set Sail”, a long standing Disney Cruise Line tradition designed to stir excitement for the voyages ahead.
Drawing on more than a century of storytelling from Disney, Pixar and Marvel, the Disney Adventure promises a floating world of fantasy. Guests can wander through seven immersive themed areas, including San Fransokyo Street inspired by Big Hero 6.
On board highlights include a brand new Broadway style musical titled Remember, immersive dining, signature fireworks at sea, imaginative children’s clubs and a vibrant collection of bars and lounges for adults. Thrill seekers can also take on Ironcycle Test Run, the cruise line’s first roller coaster at sea.
The Disney Adventure is the eighth ship in the fleet and sets sail on its maiden voyage on 10 March, launching an inaugural season of three and four night itineraries. It forms part of an ambitious expansion plan that will see five more ships join the fleet by 2031.
For Disney, the magic is no longer just on stage or screen. In Singapore, it now sails.
