The deal will see the leading resort brand play host to CPL teams and their staff throughout the tournament, in St. Kitts and Nevis and Guyana. The Marriott Courtyard in Barbados will look after all the TV and support staff, whilst travelling fans in Trinidad and Tobago will be offered fantastic discounted rates during finals week. The news is testament to the continued growth of the CPL, dubbed the ‘Biggest Party in Sport’, which continues to go from strength to strength in its third year. 

 

The Marriott brand is a global leader in the hospitality industry, with over 4,100 hotels in over 79 countries and across 19 brands, offering a service with exceptional standards. Marriott offers over26 hotels across the Caribbean in destinations like including Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and St. Kitts and Nevis and Aruba.

 

Pete Russell, Chief Operating Officer, Limacol Caribbean Premier League, said: “It’s a sign of the wide-reaching appeal of the CPL that such an internationally-renowned brand has recognised the value of partnering with us. We’re confident that this relationship with Marriott Hotels will ensure that our teams will enjoy excellent hospitality during the tournament, and local economies will continue to thrive in each country that we visit.” 

 

Andrew Houghton from, Marriott Hotels, said: “We know how important the CPL is not just for the millions of global fans, but for the Caribbean countries, from both a social and economic viewpoint. With our expertise aligned to our values, it made perfect sense to associate ourselves with the number one sporting event in the Caribbean, where we can give the teams and our guests the services they require and help showcase the beauty of this amazing part of the world.”

 

Anticipation for the 2015 Limacol Caribbean Premier League is ramping up, with the tournament schedule revealed last week, and fans snapping up tickets, which went on-sale online last weekend. Global superstars including Kevin Pietersen, Jacques Kallis and Shahid Afridi will join the Caribbean’s finest cricketers, like Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine and exciting up-and-coming local talent.

 

Last year’s tournament attracted a global audience in excess of 65 million and this year is set to be even higher as fans across the world continue to be drawn to the high quality action on the pitch and the unique party atmosphere off it.

 

Located just 10 minutes from the airport and downtown Basseterre, the beautiful St. Kitts Marriott Resort and The Royal Beach Casino will be the island's host hotel for the tournament, accommodating the players and event staff. In addition to the full-service spa, multiple pools and dining options, attendees will have access to a celebrity golf tournament held at the resort's championship golf course, the Royal St. Kitts Golf Club. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact St. Kitts Marriott Resort directly at (869) 466.1200, toll free at 1-888-PARADISE or visit www.stkittsmarriott.com.