Tuesday, December 11, 2007
The first conference to consider fan care during UEFA EURO 2008™ has taken place in Geneva where more than 100 participants discussed how to ensure a safe and peaceful tournament.
Varied representatives
Representatives from the eight host cities, the 16 participating nations, UEFA, fan groups and national football associations convened at the Stade de Genéve to discuss ways to look after fans during the tournament. The aim of this, the first conference on fan care during UEFA EURO 2008™, is to ensure the finals will be safe and secure. Fan care co-ordinators Heidi Thaler, from Austria, and Switzerland's David Zimmermann, addressed the participants to launch the fan care project which will centre on fan embassies.
Fan embassies focus
The fan embassies will act as reception and information hubs for visiting supporters who will always be able to find staff who speak their language. Fan embassies are organised by fans for fans: they provide information on accommodation, transport and cultural activities that may interest visitors to the tournament and on UEFA EURO 2008™ itself.
Warm welcome
The fan embassies will also provide fans with immediate assistance if they run into any problems. The aim is to make visiting supporters feel at home, and the eight host cities will do everything to give them a warm welcome during their stay.
