Marriott Bonvoy Forges Global Partnership with ICC, Offering Members Unparalleled Access to Global Cricket Events

Marriott Bonvoy and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have signed a strategic partnership which will see Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform appointed the Official Accommodation Partner for ICC through to 2029.

Partnership Overview
- Marriott Bonvoy has signed a multi-year strategic partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC), running through 2029.
- Marriott Bonvoy is now the Official Accommodation Partner for ICC events, connecting cricket fans with premium travel and hospitality experiences.

Scope of the Agreement
- Covers all ICC Men’s events over the next four years:
- ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – India & Sri Lanka
- ICC World Test Championship Final 2027 – United Kingdom
- ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 – South Africa, Zimbabwe & Namibia
- ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 – Australia & New Zealand
- ICC World Test Championship Final 2029 – United Kingdom
- ICC Champions Trophy 2029 – India

Hospitality & Member Benefits
- Marriott Bonvoy’s 260 million members will gain exclusive access to ICC events, including:
- Special travel packages via ICC Travel and Tours
- Bespoke hospitality offerings at select venues
- Curated cricket-related content and local activations

Strategic Significance
- Cricket has 2 billion fans globally, making this partnership a major opportunity for Marriott to deepen engagement in cricket-loving regions like India, Australia, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka.
- Marriott’s 450+ properties in ICC host markets position it to serve both fans and teams.

Voices from the Partnership
- Peggy Roe (Marriott International): Proud to deliver “exclusive access and once-in-a-lifetime experiences” for cricket fans.
- Rajeev Menon (Marriott International): Sees this as a way to “push the boundary and deepen engagement” in cricket’s strongest markets.
- Jay Shah (ICC Chairman): Partnership reflects ICC’s vision of working with global brands to deliver meaningful fan value.
- Sanjog Gupta (ICC CEO): Emphasized enhancing lifestyle, hospitality, and cultural experiences alongside the sport itself.

👉 In short: Marriott Bonvoy is blending world-class hospitality with the global passion for cricket, giving fans not just a seat at the match but a memorable travel journey around it.