26 Feb Cricket South Africa Partners With Marriott Bonvoy And Protea Hotels By Marriott As Its Official Hotel Partner
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) today announce a multi-year partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme, and Protea Hotels by Marriott as its Official Hotel Partner.
The partnership will come to life through Protea Hotels by Marriott, one of Marriott Bonvoy’s brands that has more than 60 hotels across Africa, each offering modern facilities, the brand’s signature African hospitality and personal service. Under the agreement, Protea Hotels by Marriott will provide hotel stays and travel experiences for the Protea Men’s and Women’s national teams, Cricket South Africa staff, and inbound international teams. Protea Hotels by Marriott will also support High Performance Programmes and any events hosted by CSA.
CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki, said; “We are extremely excited to embark on this journey with Marriott Bonvoy and Protea Hotels by Marriott and look forward to our teams enjoying the hospitality on offer while on tour or on camps, and collaborating together to raise awareness of the sport, the programmes we offer and the achievements of our South African cricket teams at home or away.”
Fans will also enjoy the benefits of this relationship, as cricket enthusiasts travelling to support the Proteas can seamlessly integrate their love of the sport with Marriott Bonvoy’s loyalty rewards, exclusive packages, and memorable travel experiences. The Marriott Bonvoy loyalty programme allows members to earn points for stays at Protea Hotels by Marriott and over 30 other hotel brands in the portfolio, and redeem them for free nights, upgrades, and more.
Protea Hotels by Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy will also enhance the partnership through exclusive hotel activations and memorable experiences, including opportunities for fans to engage with the Proteas, access premium matchday tickets and player-focused content.
The partnership builds on the companies’ shared commitment to enable every individual interested in cricket to fully explore and express their talent, passion, and love for the game.
Johan Cronje, Regional Vice President of Sub-Saharan Africa, Marriott International, Inc, said:
“Marriott is incredibly proud to partner with Cricket South Africa and to support the Proteas, a team that embodies the spirit of South Africa. As a homegrown brand, Protea Hotels by Marriott is well positioned to connect cricket fans to their passion for the game. Whether travelling for home matches or supporting the team on tour, Protea Hotels by Marriott offers fans an authentic South African experience, with world-class hospitality that brings them closer to their favourite teams.”
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For CSA Media Enquiries please contact:
Kirsty du Toit – Corporate Communications Manager
Cell: +27 (0) 82 888 2520
Email: kirstyt@cricket.co.za
For Marriott Bonvoy Media Enquiries please contact:
Birgit Deibele – Senior Director, Communications at Marriott International, Sub-Saharan Africa
Cell: +27 (0)67 598 9162
Email: Birgit.deibele@marriott.com
Issued by: Cricket South Africa – Corporate Communications
About Cricket South Africa
Cricket South Africa (CSA), an affiliate of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), is the national governing body for the sport of cricket in South Africa and administers all aspects of South African cricket, men and women, both in the professional and amateur spheres.
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 more than 30 extraordinary hotel 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 Bonvoy app, go here. Travelers can also connect with Marriott Bonvoy on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.
Protea Hotels by Marriott®
Protea Hotels by Marriott® is the leading hospitality brand in Africa and it is one of the most widely recognized brands on the continent with over 60 hotels across Sub-Saharan Africa. Each hotel offers modern facilities, proactive and friendly service and consistent amenities such as full-service restaurants, meeting spaces, complimentary Wi Fi, and well-appointed rooms, ensuring global standards for a high quality, relaxed and successful stay.