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Marriott International and Mumbai Indians Announce Sponsorship Agreement For Next 3 Indian Premier League Seasons
MUMBAI: Marriott International and the Mumbai Indians, the most successful and internationally recognized brand of the Indian premier League (IPL) including 2019 season champion today announced a multi-year partnership, giving members of Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel programme from Marriott International, exclusive experiences with the Mumbai Indians team. As Loyalty Partner for the team, the Marriott Bonvoy logo will feature on the upper right side-chest of the Mumbai Indians jersey.
As part of the agreement, Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to redeem their points for exclusive Marriott Bonvoy Moments that bring them close to the cricket action and players that make it happen. Packages involving these experiences will be available for bidding on Marriott Bonvoy Moments starting 16 March 2020. The Marriott Bonvoy Moments platform gives members exclusive, VIP access to concerts, culinary experiences, premier sporting events and more. Some of the experiences that the members can bid their points on to partake in include:
▪ Watch the matches from the best-in-class hospitality seats at Wankhede Stadium
▪ Participate in a kids-only Marriott Bonvoy Moments Masterclass led by the Mumbai Indians coaches
▪ Participate in a range of games in the players team room alongside the Mumbai Indians
▪ Stand next to team captains on the field during the official game coin toss
▪ Attend the ultra-exclusive Gala Dinner hosted by Marriott International for the Mumbai Indians team
Mr. Neeraj Govil, Senior Vice President, Marriott International, South Asia said, “we are delighted to announce Marriott Bonvoy as the Loyalty Partner of the Mumbai Indians. This agreement extends Marriott Bonvoy’s belief in connecting members more with what they love, inspiring them to see and do more. We see great synergy coming through this association, including a host of exciting Moments that are set to elevate the cricketing experience for our guests. This is the first time we will be introducing money-can’t-buy experiences in India through our Marriott Bonvoy Moments experiential platform taking our guests to the heart of the action and even closer to their sporting idols. We wish the Mumbai Indians success this season.”
Mumbai Indians Spokesperson, said, “We are pleased to have Marriott International on-board as our Associate Sponsor for the next 3 seasons. At Mumbai Indians, we set the highest benchmark for performance and commitment and settle for nothing but the best. In Marriott International, we have a partner, which echoes the similar philosophy. We look forward to this partnership and hope that all Marriott Bonvoy members witness a great Mumbai Indians experience.”
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
