IHG Hotels & Resorts is dropping a set of epic Bledisloe Cup experiences for members as part of its expanded partnership with Rugby Australia to become a ‘Major Partner’ of the Wallaroos women’s and Wallabies men’s national teams, for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
The new money-can’t-buy packages are a rugby fan’s dream come true, providing an unparalleled Bledisloe Cup experience. IHG One Rewards members will have the exclusive opportunity to bid for or redeem their points on a range of coveted Bledisloe Cup experiences on the IHG One Rewards Access platform.
The highlight is the ‘Ultimate Bledisloe Cup Weekender Package,’ which blends top-tier game access with a luxurious two-night stay in Sydney, marking the first time IHG has included accommodation in their experience offerings.
The packages launch Tuesday 27 August 2024 at 10am AEST and rugby fans will need to act fast, as previous IHG One Rewards Access packages have sold out within minutes of their release.
Package 1: Bid to win – Ultimate Bledisloe Cup Weekender Package
Go for the game. Stay for the experience. This exclusive package combines the best of both worlds with premium game access and an unforgettable two-night stay at one of Sydney’s most iconic locations, the InterContinental Sydney Double Bay. Package includes:
- 2x Category A Tickets to the Bledisloe Cup at Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday 21 September 2024
- Exclusive pre-game Field of Play experience for two
- 2x Wallabies scarves to wear on match day
- A two-night stay for two guests at InterContinental Sydney Double Bay, including:
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- Daily breakfast for two
- Complimentary welcome drink for two at The Bar
- Bids start from 70,000 IHG One Rewards points
- Bidding closes 10am AEST, 9 September 2024
Package 2: Bid to win – VIP Wallabies Fan Experience Package
Elevate your Bledisloe Cup experience! Soak up the atmosphere from the side-line with a rare opportunity to get up close to your favourite Wallabies stars as they gear up for the match and be right in the heart of the action as the Wallabies and the All Blacks battle it out for the Bledisloe Cup! Package includes:
- 2x Category A Tickets to the Bledisloe Cup at Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday 21 September 2024
- Exclusive pre-game Field of Play experience for two
- 2x Wallabies scarves to wear on match day
- Bids start from 60,000 IHG One Rewards points
- Bidding closes 10am AEST, 9 September 2024
Package 3: Redeem instantly – Bledisloe Cup Category A Tickets Package
Secure the best view in the stadium to watch trans-Tasman rivals, the Wallabies and the All Blacks, hit the field in a battle for the Bledisloe Cup. Package includes:
- 2x Category A Tickets to the Bledisloe Cup at Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday 21 September 2024
- Buy now at 50,000 IHG One Rewards points
Packages are available for Australian IHG One Rewards members until bidding closes or until sold out, exclusively on IHG One Rewards Access (auctions.ihg.com).
Dean Jones, Vice President Commercial – East Asia & Pacific (EAPAC), IHG Hotels & Resorts said: “IHG Hotels & Resorts is exceptionally proud to now be a Major Partner of both the Wallaroos and Wallabies, building on our partnership with Australian Rugby that has spanned more than 20 years.
“We are committed to powering diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do, so we couldn’t be more excited to extend our active support for women’s sport through this new partnership.
“We look forward to providing money-can’t buy Rugby experiences for our IHG One Rewards members, and you can be sure that the IHG team will be out in force alongside the Australian community to support our national teams’ success at every game.”
With a growing list of partners across a variety of categories, including sports, entertainment, art and more, IHG continues to offer IHG One Rewards members greater choice when using their loyalty points to redeem or bid on one-of-a-kind experiences available only on the IHG One Rewards Access platform.
IHG One Rewards is free to join and enrollments can be made here. Outside the arena, IHG delivers more ways for loyalty members to redeem their points via the IHG One Rewards mobile app – where members can access IHG’s world of 19 brands and more than 6,300 hotels in the palm of their hand.
For more information, visit auctions.ihg.com.
