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The VAFA is delighted to announce an exciting partnership with Mantra Group. Mantra Group is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest accommodation providers with a network of over 110 hotels, resorts and retreats operating under the successful brands of Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree.
Ranging from self-contained apartments to luxurious resorts and retreats, Mantra Group’s properties are located in every Australian capital city, as well as major holiday destinations including the Great Ocean Road, Tasmania, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Tropical North Queensland and throughout New Zealand.
The partnership between the VAFA and Mantra Group will provide members of the VAFA community with terrific deals and offers for accommodation at any of the Mantra Group locations. On top of that, the partnership will create benefit for the Big V representative program and a revenue stream for VAFA clubs.
As leaders in the leisure and corporate accommodation markets, the company has in excess of 15,000 rooms. Mantra Group’s ultimate focus is the guest experience offered by their three distinct brands of Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree.
To kick off the partnership in style, the VAFA and the team at Mantra Group have put together two first class pre-season training packages at special prices for players, coaches, and club supporters to take advantage of. We are hoping the quality experience will give teams a positive lift heading into season 2013.
We will be sending all VAFA club secretaries the information for the pre-season offers at Mantra Lorne and Peppers The Sands Torquay shortly.
For more information, visit www.mantragroup.com.au. If you would like to book any travel at a Mantra Group location, please contact VAFA HQ at 9537-6777.
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