GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – (September 25, 2024) – Visit Lauderdale is proud to announce its largest international soccer partnership to date. By becoming the official destination partner of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club for the 2024-25 season, the beauty of Greater Fort Lauderdale will be broadcast to millions of soccer fans across the globe.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers, more commonly known as Wolves, are a professional Premier League soccer team based in Wolverhampton, England – the most-watched sports league in the world, broadcast to 230 territories, to more than 1 billion households and 3.2 billion people globally. The partnership further solidifies Greater Fort Lauderdale’s commitment to attracting global visitors to our world-class sporting facilities and our sports-friendly culture.
"We are excited to partner with Wolverhampton Wanderers as their official destination partner,” said Stacy Ritter, CEO and President of Visit Lauderdale. “This international collaboration highlights Greater Fort Lauderdale's global appeal and underscores our commitment to bringing people from around the world to experience the vibrancy and diversity of our region. We look forward to celebrating this partnership and inviting Wolves fans from across the globe to explore all that Greater Fort Lauderdale has to offer."
In July, the Wolves’ first-team, coaches and leadership came to Greater Fort Lauderdale for a two-week visit. The team played a game at Greater Fort Lauderdale’s world-class soccer stadium at Chase Stadium, enjoyed the Water Taxi, airboat rides on the Everglades, and more of the area’s vibrant culture.
"We are thrilled to welcome Visit Lauderdale to the Wolves family as our official destination partner. Having experienced Greater Fort Lauderdale firsthand during our recent US Tour, I have become its biggest fan – it is a truly incredible place to visit,” said Russell Jones, Wolves’ general manager for marketing and commercial growth. “The beautiful beaches of Greater Fort Lauderdale, combined with the lively nightlife, provided our players & staff with the ideal blend of relaxation and adventure. We are absolutely delighted to be able to extend the warm welcome we received from Visit Lauderdale during our stay into an official partnership."
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About Greater Fort Lauderdale
With 24 miles of golden sand beaches and 300+ miles of navigable waterways, Greater Fort Lauderdale is known as the Venice of America and Yachting Capital of the World. The area boasts an average year-round temperature of 77˚F, has 3,000+ hours of annual sunshine, and is home to 31 unique municipalities, including eight distinct beach communities, each offering something for “everyone under the sun.” Residents hailing from 170 countries, speaking 147 languages call this diverse destination home. And there’s good reason, including the area’s unwavering commitment to accessibility and inclusion. Upon arrival at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), a five-minute drive will get you to the beach, Port Everglades, the newly expanded Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, and a bustling downtown. Experience 4,000+ eateries, a thriving arts and culture scene, craft breweries, stunning rooftop bars, fishing, diving, and the unmatched beauty of the Florida Everglades. From world-class shopping, to boating, yachts and superyachts all moored at the area’s many marinas, it’s no wonder Greater Fort Lauderdale is one of the most desirable places to stay, work and play. The destination has more than 38,000 unique lodging accommodations at a variety of hotels, luxury spa resorts, and beautifully appointed, boutique properties, all reflecting the area’s cosmopolitan vibe.
About Visit Lauderdale
Visit Lauderdale is the official destination marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale and serves as the tourism department for Broward County, Florida. Visit Lauderdale promotes the area’s 31 municipalities to a global audience of leisure and business travelers as the ideal place for Everyone Under the Sun in recognition of the area’s diverse and welcoming vibe, and books conventions into the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center and area hotels and resorts. Find more information and follow @VisitLauderdale on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.