Wotif.com to Raid New York in 2009
By Prne, Gaea News NetworkTuesday, March 10, 2009
LONDON - The Raiders of New York State Have Agreed a Shirt Sponsorship Deal With
Last-Minute Online Accommodation Specialist Wotif.com
The Northern Raiders, one of the original AMNRL (American
National Rugby League) teams, are a mainstay in the U.S elite rugby division
and in 2009 will feature the logo of global accommodation provider Wotif.com
across their chests. This partnership highlights the growing popularity and
awareness of rugby league in North America.
Wotif Brand Development Manager James Coulbault said: “Wotif.com is
originally an Australian organisation and as such rugby is very much in our
blood. As we expand and increase our global presence we like to keep a little
bit of our own company personality in what we do. It is a pleasure to work
with the Northern Raiders organisation and I hope that we can help to support
the team and their fans through 2009 and beyond.”
As part of the sponsorship Wotif has built a custom-made website for the
Northern Raiders and AMNRL fans looking to travel to away games to support
their teams. The site is called www.raidersontheroad.com and provides
hotels and accommodation near all of the league grounds as well as
competitions, games and international rugby information.
Northern Raiders Team President Joel Venables said: “This is great
exposure for the Northern Raiders as we continue to dedicate ourselves to the
development, promotion and expansion of professional rugby league in the
United States. The Northern Raiders are very excited to be partnered with
Wotif.com and their great rates for a broad range of accommodation across the
U.S, especially in New York City and New York State.”
About Wotif.com
Wotif.com sells accommodation online in more than 44 countries.
Our great rates and 24/7 Customer Service Centre have made us the most
popular way for business and leisure travelers in Australia and New Zealand
to book accommodation online. Every month our site attracts 3.2 million
visits, with customers making more than 200,000 bookings through our 28-day
booking window.
We launched in Brisbane, Australia, in March 2000 and now have offices in
Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Argentina and the United Kingdom.
www.wotif.com
Source: Wotif.Com Ltd
For further information, please contact: James Coulbault, Brand Development GM - Europe & Americas, T: +44-20-7539-0766, F: +44-20-7539-0770, E: james.coulbault at wotifgroup.com
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