EventsAIR has been named as the official accommodation and transfer systems provider for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games ©Birmingham 2022

EventsAIR, an event-management platform, has been named as the official provider of accommodation and transfer systems for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

At the Games, EventsAIR will be supporting the management of accommodation reservations and arrival and departure transfers for people attending the event.

"It’s great to have EventsAIR on board as they join us as our Official Accommodation and Transfer Systems Provider for Birmingham 2022," said Pennie Brinsden, head of games systems at Birmingham 2022.

"They are well known for their creative and innovative event technology solutions and this pedigree makes them an ideal partner to help us deliver not only a safe and successful Games, but an enjoyable experience for all."

The Commonwealth Games is set to be the biggest event ever held in the West Midlands region of England, with more than a million spectators expected to visit Birmingham and an estimated global television audience of 1.5 billion.

"We are honored to have been selected to provide solutions for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games," said Trevor Gardiner, chief executive of EventsAIR.

Alexander Stadium is set to act as the main venue for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games ©Getty Images
Alexander Stadium is set to act as the main venue for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games ©Getty Images

"These Games will see our involvement with the Commonwealth Games span almost two decades, with the hope of many more to come.

"The part our solutions play in a Games delivery include a range of back of house functions, which are highly important to the smooth delivery of the Games, and the experience had by the participant groups using the services.

"Over the course of the Games, we expect to see tens of thousands of participant requests for accommodation and travel processed in our systems, which need to be processed efficiently and accurately to build a positive overall Games experience."

Birmingham 2022 will welcome approximately 4,500 athletes from 72 Commonwealth nations and territories, competing in 19 sports and eight Para sports from July 28 to August 8.