MUMBAI: Teeing off 2022 on a green note, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel program, continues its long-term relationship for another year with Arjuna Award winner and ace golfer Shiv Kapur through a multi-faceted contract as a Marriott Bonvoy ambassador.
In India, Marriott Bonvoy also has an ongpoing association with Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians.
Kapur will sport the Marriott Bonvoy logo on his cap at all the tournaments he will play this year. Through his collaboration with the travel program, Marriott Bonvoy members will also be able to participate in exclusively curated Marriott Bonvoy Moments experiences throughout the year. These include the opportunity to tee off with the ace golfer and attend up close and exclusive golf clinics where Kapur will provide valuable learnings on the finer nuances of the sport.
Marriott Bonvoy Moments is Marriott Bonvoy’s experiences platform, where members can use Marriott Bonvoy points accumulated from travel and everyday activities such as credit card spend to gain VIP access to concerts, culinary experiences, premier sporting events and more all over the globe.
Speaking on the collaboration, Neeraj Govil, senior vice president, Operations Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International, said: “Our aim is to focus on creating money-cannot-buy experiences for our members and find unique ways to engage them. With Shiv Kapur, one of India’s most sought-after professional golfers on-board, our Marriott Bonvoy members now have the opportunity to meet and interact with such eminent sports personalities. We are truly excited to have Shiv on board.”
Commenting on the same, Shiv Kapur further added: “Marriott Bonvoy has always been known for its global portfolio of brands, travel program and memorable lifestyle experiences. Curating experiences with them is a privilege and I am looking forward to the activities we will be planning across the year. This is also a great way to interact with followers of this legendary sport. Marriott Bonvoy is one of the best travel programs and I am honoured to be working with them.”
Exclusive Marriott Bonvoy Moments with Shiv will be available to members for redemption on the Moments platform. Marriott Bonvoy Moments span a wide variety of passions, from sports to culinary, and from entertainment to arts and lifestyle. They are currently available in both virtual and in-person experiences.
As part of this collaboration, members will have the opportunity to use their Marriott Bonvoy points to bid for golf masterclasses, meet and greet opportunities with Shiv and tickets to golf tournaments across the globe.
