Serie A club Bologna sealed a partnership with wine producer Umberto Cesari. The Bologna-based Italian wine producer becomes the official supplier of wines to the hospitality areas of the club's Dall'Ara stadium (SOCCEREX, 9/11). ... World Rugby announced the appointment of Swiss watchmaker Tissot as the official timekeeper of Rugby World Cup 2015 (World Rugby). ... FIBA and hospitality company Airbnb are partnering to allow fans to benefit from Airbnb's range of accommodations and to cater to fans' and players' diverse travel needs. Starting this month, Airbnb will be the exclusive official accommodations provider for FIBA, and FIBA will promote Airbnb's offerings to fans and players alike (FIBA). ... National carrier Air India signed a deal with the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The deal took effect on Sept. 1. A statement read, "The deal has been signed for a period of one year. Air India will be the preferred airline for travel of the Indian cricket team. Air India shall also fly Indian cricketers of both the national and other state cricket teams on domestic and international network across the globe" (IANS, 9/13).
