The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Bonvoy partner with 2022 Australian Grand Prix
The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Bonvoy have partnered with the Australian Grand Prix 2022, bringing exclusive experience around the track for Marriott Bonvoy members.
The announcement:
Marriott Bonvoy announced a new agreement with the Formula 1® Heineken® Australian Grand Prix. The collaboration is set to bring exceptional experiences and exclusive benefits to Marriott Bonvoy members and guests around the track. In addition, members will also get to experience the legendary service by ladies and gentlemen of the soon-to debut The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne.
Sean Hunt, area vice president, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, Marriott International, highlighted “The Australian Grand Prix is a truly landmark event, and a great opportunity for us to showcase the exceptional experiences and unrivaled access that our Marriott Bonvoy members can enjoy. With the return of the Formula 1® Heineken® Australian Grand Prix, we are excited to host our members for an unforgettable, exhilarating trackside experience, and to bring our Marriott Bonvoy Moments to life.”
After the disruptions of the last two years, the Formula 1® Heineken® Australian Grand Prix has returned bigger and better than ever to Albert Park. Marriott Bonvoy members will have exclusive access to a series of unforgettable, money-can’t-buy experiences trackside at this exhilarating, glamorous event.
Access to money-can’t-buy Marriott Bonvoy Moments
In addition to securing sought-after tickets to the Formula 1® Heineken® Australian Grand Prix, Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to use their points to bid for a range of unrivaled experiences at the Formula 1® Heineken® Australian Grand Prix through the Marriott Bonvoy Moments platform. Marriott Bonvoy Moments is Marriott Bonvoy’s experiences platform, where members can use Marriott Bonvoy points accumulated from travel, dining and everyday activities to gain VIP access to concerts, culinary experiences, premier sporting events, entertainment, arts, lifestyle events and more all over the globe.
Marriott Bonvoy members can redeem their points for the following experiences:
- Tickets to the exclusive Glamour on the Grid cocktail party – attended by the who’s who of Australia’s A-list, the event kicks off the Formula 1® Heineken® Australian Grand Prix
- A lap of the circuit of the Albert Park circuit in a course car
- A Pit Canopy experience – normally something experienced only by Formula 1® team members, Marriott Bonvoy members will have the opportunity to watch the race from the pit wall canopy, where the teams’ TV screens and communications are set up. Members will also get to listen to the race via headphones hooked into the communications system
- A Pit Lane walk – members will have the rare opportunity to walk pit side to see the Formula 1® cars
VIP views and hospitality in the Marriott Bonvoy Lounge
Marriott Bonvoy will take over the Paddock Lounge at the Formula 1® Heineken® Australian Grand Prix for the third year running, providing A-list guests and members with an elevated experience. The Paddock Lounge sits at the entry to the Paddock area of the event, where all the drivers and teams prep for the races and relax in between.
Within the Lounge, there will also be an exclusive The Ritz-Carlton Terrace which will be specially built to bring the brand’s renowned luxury experience to guests and members. Attendees will be able to get a sneak peek to the cocktails and the culinary delights from the soon-to-open The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, in addition to experiencing the legendary service by the ladies and gentlemen from the hotel. Marriott Bonvoy members will have additional ‘members-only’ access to a viewing platform on the roof of the Lounge, offering stunning views of the track.
A ride to remember with the Marriott Bonvoy-branded Buggies
Also returning for the third year will be Marriott Bonvoy-branded Buggy service, offering Marriott Bonvoy members – or those who sign up to the program during the event week – chauffeured transfers around the Albert Park grounds.
Andrew Westacott, CEO, Australian Grand Prix Corporation, said “We’re thrilled to collaborate with The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Bonvoy ahead of the Formula 1® Heineken® Australian Grand Prix 2022. The Marriott Bonvoy program embodies exceptional experiences and first-class hospitality, which are synonymous with Formula 1®, making this the perfect collaboration for fans.”
The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is renowned for providing its guests with unforgettable experiences and legendary service in the world’s best destinations. The brand re-entered Australia in late 2019 with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, and will bring world-renowned luxury hospitality to Melbourne late in 2022.
Source: Australian Grand Prix Corporation
