MVP Travel is celebrating ten years of success, after arranging bespoke packages and group trips to American sports fixtures in the USA and Europe for the past decade.

Spotting an opportunity to channel their passion for sports and travel into a successful business, husband and wife team Ben and CJ Mortimer established MVP in 2016.

They have been members of Hays Travel Independence Group from the off and sell exclusive North American sports packages to all Hays Travel trading divisions.

As their slick website shows, the pair have outstanding expertise across American sports genres.

Meanwhile, their enviable insider knowledge and contacts mean they can create bespoke packages to major international tournaments - from baseball, football and tennis, to golf, horse racing, ice hockey, motor sports, wrestling and more.

What they offer is truly memorable travel - bringing their customers close to the sporting action and arranging access to exclusive pre-events and immersive experiences in destination.

Even more impressive is that Ben, CJ or one of their experienced team escort every group tour, meaning their loyal customers know they are in expert and capable hands.

CJ Mortimer, Director of MVP, said: "In 2016, we sat at the dining room table with three children under five running around and decided to start a business. Ben had the vision and the travel background, and my experience was rooted in marketing and brand development.

“Together with our incredible in-house team and suppliers, we built a successful company that continues to provide our wonderful clients with memorable sporting experiences!

“The future is promising with our new venture, Premier Sports Trips, which offers our packages to the American market." 

Ben Mortimer, Managing Director of MVP, said: “The last ten years has been an incredible journey for our business and family. Focusing on American sports has allowed us to work to our strengths and truly give our customers a uniquely packaged experience, all wrapped around seeing their favourite American sports.

“The support from Harriet and her team at Hays Travel IG has been important in our growth, knowing they and the network of other members is there has truly enabled us to spread our wings!”

Harriet Thompson, Head of Hays Travel Independence Group, said: “MVP Travel is a highly valued member of our consortium.

“Over the years, they have developed outstanding relationships with suppliers and venues, alongside building a loyal and returning customer base.

“We genuinely enjoy working with Ben, CJ, and the wider team, and it has been fantastic to see their business continue to grow and evolve.

“They consistently seek out new opportunities most recently through their partnership with Hickory’s Smokehouse and have exciting plans ahead, particularly with expansion into CJ’s native USA in the coming months.”