- March 24, 2026
- Posted by: SportsV
- Categories: Home News, Industry News, News, Press Releases
Seat Unique has acquired P1 Travel, a leading provider of premium tickets and hospitality packages for sporting events worldwide. The acquisition brings together two market leaders to create one of the most comprehensive global platforms for premium live experiences, accelerating international growth, enabling rightsholders to reach wider audiences, while giving fans access to more official packages than ever before.
The acquisition comes at a time of rapid growth in the premium live events market, fuelled by accelerating demand within the experience economy. Consumer spending on luxury experiences continues to rise, with prices in the ultra-luxury segment increasing by 90% globally since 2019, highlighting a strong shift towards experience-led spending. (1) This trend is further reflected in consumer behaviour, with 78% of millennials prioritising experiences over material goods (2), and 61% of fans saying they’d prefer premium hospitality over standard seating (3). As a result, clubs, venues and promoters are under increasing pressure to diversify their premium experiences, meet evolving consumer expectations and expand their reach to growing global audiences.
Against this backdrop, Seat Unique and P1 Travel will continue to operate as distinct brands, bringing their respective strengths together to build a global leader in premium live experiences. Seat Unique brings its market-leading technology and direct-to-consumer platform, making it easy for fans to discover, book and enjoy official premium packages, supported by a strong UK customer base across sport and music. P1 Travel brings its own established technology, proven in delivering seamless, high-converting booking experiences for fans travelling to Europe’s biggest sporting events, alongside deep expertise in top-tier football and Formula 1, and a well-established international distribution network connecting rightsholders with international buyers.
Together, the group work directly with more than 140 official partners across sport and music, with experiences sold to customers in over 150 countries. Fans can now access more than half a million official hospitality packages for world-class events, including Arsenal FC, AC Milan, Real Madrid, Wembley Stadium and most Grand Prix races. With a shared commitment to 24/7 online booking, exceptional customer care and access through both direct and partner channels, the group is building the most accessible and comprehensive global platform for premium live experiences.
The 2026 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition – with a focus on elevating the live experience through pillars including the Customer Journey and Premium Experience – is being hosted at Everton’s spectacular new Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 1st and 2nd, with an Opening Night Icebreaker at Liverpool FC’s iconic Anfield Stadium on September 30th. AC Milan are among the clubs being represented.
Robin Sherry, Founder and CEO of Seat Unique, said:
“P1 Travel has built an outstanding reputation in European sports hospitality, and Ludo, Bernie and the team have created a fantastic business over the past 19 years. Bringing our companies together is a natural next step.
“Demand for premium experiences has never been stronger, and together we are building a global platform that helps rightsholders reach new international audiences while giving fans access to the most sought-after events in sport, music and entertainment.”
Ludo Hermans, Founder of P1 Travel, said:
“Since we founded the business, P1 Travel has focused on helping fans experience Europe’s biggest sporting events while building trusted, long-term relationships with rightsholders. Over that time, we’ve seen demand continue to grow as fans look for more memorable ways to enjoy live events.
“What stood out about Seat Unique is the shared commitment to official access for fans and a commitment to working closely with rightsholders. By combining our strengths in technology, international reach and premium expertise, we see a significant opportunity to expand globally while continuing to deliver for our partners and customers.”
The acquisition follows Seat Unique’s purchase of UK-based Circuit Hospitality in October 2025, further strengthening the group’s premium offering and reinforcing its strategy to scale internationally and continue leading the premium live experiences market.
About Seat Unique:
Seat Unique is an official premium ticketing and hospitality platform, providing fans with access to unforgettable live experiences across sport, music and entertainment. The business works directly with world-renowned venues such as Wembley Stadium and Manchester’s Co-op Live, and is trusted by leading rightsholders including Everton Football Club and the Jacksonville Jaguars UK.
Backed by high-profile ambassadors including Harry Kane, Jack Whitehall and Matt Dawson, Seat Unique has achieved revenue growth of more than 7,920% over the past four years. The company ranked 4th in the Sifted 100: UK & Ireland 2024 and 5th in the 2024 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50.
About P1 Travel
P1 Travel is a leading provider of official tickets and hospitality packages for major sporting events worldwide, with deep expertise across the European sports market, particularly top-tier football and Formula 1. Working directly with internationally recognised rightsholders, including West Ham United, Real Madrid, AC Milan and almost all Grand Prix, the company provides secure and reliable access to some of the world’s biggest live events.
P1 Travel was also an official Sales Agent for the sale of Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 Official Hospitality Products for the Netherlands and offers ticket + hotel packages for travelling fans. The business combines a strong direct-to-consumer offering with a well-established B2B distribution network, connecting rightsholders with international buyers across key markets including the Netherlands, US, Germany and France.
1. Why the ultra-rich are giving up on luxury assets | The Economist
2. The experience economy is booming, but it must benefit everyone | World Economic Forum
3. Sports Hospitality Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, Trends [2035]
Source & imagery, courtesy of Seat Unique
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