Orlando Pirates have announced a new exclusive partnership with Marriot Bonvoy as the first hospitality partner for the DStv Premiership club.
Pirates have now extended their plethora of brand partnerships after recently securing OPPO this year as their Official Mobile Partner.
Marriott International and the Soweto giants have announced Marriot Bonvoy™ has locked arms together as an exciting new collaboration.
“Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme and marketplace, is proud to announce its exclusive multi-year partnership to become the official accommodation partner for the Orlando Pirates Football Club. The partnership will offer fans incredible opportunities to experience football in South Africa at a whole new level through unrivalled and exclusive access,” the club said via a statement.
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“Marriott Bonvoy members and Orlando Pirates fans who follow the Buccaneers by attending their games across the country will be rewarded with access to exclusive hotel offers.
“Through this partnership, Marriott Bonvoy members will have the opportunity to experience South African football like never before with rewards such as grandstand seats, VIP suite access and extraordinary content, as well as with money-can’t-buy experiences through Marriott Bonvoy Moments.
“Ex Buccaneer striker and TV analyst, Phumudzo Manenzhe, has been named as the Official Ambassador of the partnership. With a successful football career including a stint at the Bucs, Manenzhe will provide Marriott Bonvoy members with unique insights into the inner workings of the team and offer valuable strategic opinions on upcoming fixtures both online through a series of filmed opinion pieces, and face-to-face at member exclusive events.”
Neal Jones, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, EMEA, Marriott International added: “The partnership with Orlando Pirates is an exciting opportunity for us to provide Marriott Bonvoy members and football enthusiasts with VIP access and money-can’t-buy experiences. Orlando Pirates is one of South Africa’s biggest sporting brands and together, we look forward to creating some unforgettable moments for Marriott Bonvoy members, inspired by the thrill and excitement Orlando Pirates games.”
“We are very excited as a Club to be associated with such a Premium and iconic worldwide accommodation programme that is Marriott Bonvoy. Orlando Pirates is proud to become Marriott’s first sports Club partner on the African continent, and to be joining a list of renowned sports brands such as Manchester United, Mercedes AMG F1, the NFL or the Mumbai Indians that are already associated with Marriott Bonvoy. We will strive to unlock some great experiences for the Orlando Pirates fans throughout this relationship’’ said Joseph Bertrand, Brand and Sponsorship Manager, Orlando Pirates Football Club.
