Marriott Bonvoy will be partnering up with the buccaneers with a former player and current SuperSport analyst being named as the Official Ambassador of the partnership.
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Orlando Pirates will be partnering with Marriott International's award-winning travel program Marriot Bonvoy in a multi-year deal.
Marriot Bonvoy will be the Sea Robbers' accommodation partner in a deal that offers fans incredible opportunities to experience football in SA "at a whole new level through unrivalled and exclusive access," as mentioned in a press release.
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Let's take a closer look at what the respective brands had to say on this partnership.
Marriott Bonvoy x Orlando Pirates
Pirates' deal with Marriott Bonvoy is seen as a good opportunity for the Marriott travel programme to provide its members and football fans with an unforgettable VIP experience.
Marriott Bonvoy members and Pirates fans who follow the Buccaneers by going to their games around the country will be rewarded with access to exclusive hotel offers.
The partnership will allow Marriott Bonvoy members to have the chance to experience local football in the best way possible with special rewards such as grandstand seats, VIP suite access and other extraordinary content.
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Marriott International's Chief Sales Marketing Officer Neal Jones is excited about this partnership:
"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."
Joseph Bertrand, Pirates' Brand and Sponsorship Manager, also shared the excitement for the club's partnership with Marriott Bonvoy:
"We are very excited as a Club to be associated with such an iconic worldwide travel programme that is Marriott Bonvoy. Orlando Pirates is proud to become Marriott Bonvoy's first sports Club partner on the African continent, and to be joining a list of renowned sports brands that are already associated with programme.
"We will strive to unlock some great experiences for the Orlando Pirates fans throughout this relationship."
SuperSport football analyst and ex-Pirates player Phumudzo Manenzhe is the Official Ambassador of the partnership.
Manenzhe will provide Marriott Bonvoy members with insight into the inner workings of the team and offer his strategic opinions on Pirates' upcoming fixtures both online through a series of recorded opinion pieces, and up-close and personal at member exclusive events.
This partnership pits the Bucs among the sporting elite. Marriott Bonvoy has done work with Manchester United and F1 legend Lewis Hamilton.
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