09 Dec 2021
Tags: Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott Bonvoy Moments, Summer of Experiences, Australian Open, Sydney to Hobart, Mardi Gras, Marriott Bonvoy Hotels & Resorts
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program is all set to kick off this summer with an array of exciting collaborations and experiences for its members. The award-winning travel program covers an extraordinary portfolio of 30 brands including Ritz Carlton, W Hotels, JW Marriott, The Luxury Collection, Westin and Sheraton to name a few.
Marriott Bonvoy’s Moments platform aims to serve as a vehicle for travellers to discover the world around them and be forever transformed by the places, experiences and people encountered along the way. With the likes of partners such as Tennis Australia for the Australian Open, Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Carols by Candlelight, Sydney Dîner en Blanc, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, and TEDxMelbourne, Marriott Bonvoy members can look forward to VIP experiences and forge new memories.
“Marriott Bonvoy represents more than a loyalty program; it is a travel program designed to bring to life Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of global brands. While our dynamic portfolio creates a huge loyalty lure, we know that consumers value loyalty programs built on shared interests, and bring them truly incredible one-of-a-kind experiences. Marriott Bonvoy is the thread that brings our brands together, and we want the platform to extend once-in-a-lifetime experiences that address the contemporary traveller’s desire to make all those aspirational travel experiences a reality,” said Sean Hunt, Area Vice President - Australia, New Zealand & Pacific.
In a multi-year partnership with Tennis Australia, Marriott Bonvoy will be the official hotel partner for the 2022 Australian Open, hosting some of the biggest names in tennis across the portfolio of hotels across the country. The exclusive partnership will offer Marriott Bonvoy members access to more than 100 unique Marriott Bonvoy MomentsTM including access to all matches and Marriott Bonvoy’s private hospitality suite, food and wine packages, tennis clinics, trophy photo opportunities, and events with tennis legends including Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador, Ash Barty.
Also in the sporting arena, Marriott Bonvoy has partnered with Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, with brand new property The Tasman, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart as the official sponsor. Marriott Bonvoy members can join the action taking place on the 26th of December with front row seats to the race on board the Marriott Bonvoy Yacht at Sydney Harbour as the race sets off.
Over the festive season, two Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to experience the 84th annual Vision Australia Carols By Candlelight from the Marriott Bonvoy VIP Lounge. Joining some of Australia’s biggest stars for the concert on Christmas Eve, they will enjoy a fully-catered, chef-designed menu with paired wines, and a premium viewing of the concert including express access to the event. A further four Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to indulge in a chef-curated gourmet holiday basket while they soak in the magic of the holidays.
In the culinary space, Marriott Bonvoy has partnered with world-famous Dîner en Blanc for a chic picnic recalling the elegance, glamour, and spectacle of high French society on a mass scale. The prestigious invite-only event will see thousands gather on the 26th of February, dressed in all white, to rediscover the city’s public spaces and take part in the magical moment. Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to redeem points for a VIP experience for two, including private transportation to the secret location including paired culinary creations and wine selections at a Marriott Bonvoy table. Members will also be able to bid on ultimate experiences including the Napkin Wave dinner kick off, and Sparkler dance party moment.
A partnership created exclusively for Marriott Hotels, Marriott Bonvoy will be the official travel partner of TEDxMelbourne. Aligned with the Marriott brand’s positioning to inspire brilliance, TEDxMelbourne challenges how people think and feel about the world through sharing ideas that encourage curiosity, creativity, courage and connectedness. Marriott Melbourne Docklands will host pre and post event cocktail parties giving special guests the opportunity to mingle and exchange ideas with the main event speakers. The hotel is also the official venue partner for a Kintsugi workshop. Marriott Hotels in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne will also host an interactive brunch series with Jon Yeo, TEDxMelbourne Head of Curation, while Marriott Bonvoy members enjoy access to an exclusive workshop with Jon Yeo to discover the secrets of giving powerful and engaging talks.
Marriott Bonvoy members can also look forward to joining in the festivities at the 2022 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras on the 5th of March. With Marriott Bonvoy as a major partner, members can expect to have access to VIP experiences during the parade and across Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of properties across the country.
Marriott Bonvoy Moments span a wide variety of passions, from sports to culinary, and from music to professional development and more. For the first time ever, Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to enjoy these experiences either through redemption of their points for fixed-price experiences, or use them to bid on experiences through auctions using the revamped, easy-to-navigate platform.
For more information about Marriott International and Marriott Bonvoy please visit www.MarriottBonvoy.com.
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of 7,900 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly-awarded travel program. 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, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, gives members access to transformative, eye-opening experiences around the corner and across the globe. Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands offers renowned hospitality in the most memorable destinations in the world. Members can earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, as well as through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques. With the Marriott Bonvoy app, members enjoy a level of personalization and contactless experience that allows them to travel with peace of mind. 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.