Members Of Marriott International's Travel Programme,
Marriott Bonvoy, Get Closer To The Action
LONDON, Feb. 20, 2019
/PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) and
Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) today announced a multi-year
marketing partnership, giving the 120 million members of the
Marriott Bonvoy travel programme exclusive opportunities for
once-in-a-lifetime Manchester United football experiences -
including the chance to become the club's Stadium Announcer or Kit
Manager for the day.
The new partnership launches today with a film that features
familiar faces from the Manchester United first team and team
management, bringing these magical moments to life.
Manchester United Group Managing Director Richard Arnold comments:
"Marriott International is the leader in its field and we're
excited to be partnering with them as Marriott launches its new
travel programme, Marriott Bonvoy. Together we look forward to
creating some unforgettable moments for Marriott Bonvoy members,
inspired by the thrill and excitement that only Manchester United
can create for fans around the world."
With the Marriott Bonvoy travel programme, members have access
to its extraordinary portfolio of global brands and properties in
130 countries and territories, as well as unmatched
member benefits and exclusive Marriott Bonvoy Moments'
experiences.
Marriott International Global Marketing Officer, Karin Timpone, comments:
"We are thrilled to offer compelling benefits to Marriott Bonvoy
members, now expanded to include unique Manchester United
experiences. This marketing partnership enables our members to
access special VIP game experiences by using the points they've
accumulated during hotel stays for unprecedented, exclusive
experiences."
Marriott Bonvoy Moments enables members to redeem points to
purchase any of 8,000 lifestyle, entertainment, sport, culinary and
more experiences globally. Exclusive Manchester United Moments that
members can bid points for include:
'Stadium Announcer' Experience – Marriott
Bonvoy members will have the chance to go behind the scenes at
the iconic 'Theatre of Dreams,' shadowing the stadium announcer
with their pre-match preparations. Prior to the game, the member
and a guest will soak up the atmosphere pitch side, before enjoying
VIP hospitality, including match tickets and a meet and greet with
a former player.
Welcome the Team on arrival at Old Trafford – Members and
their guest arriving at Old Trafford on matchday will head pitch
side to meet a Manchester United legend before making their way to
the player's tunnel to be in prime position to welcome the team as
they step off the coach and head into the dressing room to prepare
for the game.
'Kit Manager' Experience – Members will be able to add a
final finesse to the home dressing room at Old Trafford pre-game as
they shadow the first team Kit Manager. The member and a guest will
help prepare the match kit ahead of the players' arrival before
heading pitchside to be met by a Manchester United Legend. After
the hard work is done, the member will be able to sit back and
relax whilst enjoying pre and post-match VIP hospitality.
To see the full range of Marriott Bonvoy Moments with Manchester
United visit: www.moments.marriottbonvoy.com
About Manchester United
Manchester United is one of the most popular and successful
sports teams in the world, playing one of the most popular
spectator sports on Earth. Through our 141-year heritage we have
won 66 trophies, enabling us to develop the world's leading sports
brand and a global community of 659 million followers. Our large,
passionate community provides Manchester United with a worldwide
platform to generate significant revenue from multiple sources,
including sponsorship, merchandising, product licensing, new media
& mobile, broadcasting and match day.
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in
Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and
encompasses a portfolio of more than 6,900 properties in 30 leading
hotel brands spanning 130 countries and territories. Marriott
operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership
resorts all around the world. The company now offers one travel
program, Marriott Bonvoy™, replacing Marriott Rewards®, The
Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®(SPG). For more
information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for
the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In
addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter
and Instagram.
About Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy is the new travel program replacing Marriott
Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest
(SPG) starting February 2019.
Comprised of a portfolio of 30 hotel brands, members can earn and
redeem points for hotel stays and accelerate the points they earn
with co-branded credit cards from Chase and American Express.
The program offers 120,000 destination tours and adventures on
Marriott Bonvoy Moments. When members book direct on Marriott.com
they receive perks including free and enhanced Wi-Fi and exclusive
member-only rates, and on the Marriott app they enjoy mobile
check-in and checkout, Mobile Requests and, wherever available,
Mobile Key. To enroll for free or for more information about
Marriott Bonvoy, visit MarriottBonvoy.com. To download
the Marriott app, go here. Travelers can also connect with
Marriott Bonvoy on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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