Diamond Resorts International Signs Sponsorship Deal with Baltimore Starting Pitcher Bud Norris
April 09 2015 - 12:59PM
Business Wire
Diamond Resorts International® strikes a
sponsorship arrangement with pitcher as he prepares to pitch the
home opener
Diamond Resorts International® (NYSE:DRII), a global leader in
the hospitality and vacation ownership industries, has added
another unique vacation experience for its members, owners and
guests with Baltimore pitcher Bud Norris.
Under the agreement, Norris will represent Diamond Resorts
International® throughout the year in live appearances at Events of
a Lifetime®, an ancillary benefit that will provide Diamond Resorts
members, owners and guests with the opportunity to meet and dine
with Norris, then attend a major league game to watch him pitch in
various big league cities across the country. An avid and
accomplished golfer, Norris will represent the Diamond Resorts
brand off the field at scheduled public appearances and during golf
tournaments.
Entering his seventh season in the major leagues, Norris is
looking to build on a solid 2014 season where he went 15-8 with a
3.65 ERA for Baltimore. Norris has been named the starting pitcher
for the home opener on Friday, April 10 against Toronto.
“I grew up in a family that enjoyed the advantages of vacation
ownership. Some of my best childhood memories are from our family
vacations. I look forward to representing the company’s great brand
in our long term partnership.” said Norris.
According to Michael Flaskey, Executive Vice President, Chief
Sales and Marketing Officer, Diamond Resorts International®, “We
think Bud and his personality will be a natural fit, and through
Events of a Lifetime®, he will help us provide more ways for our
members and owners to Stay Vacationed.™ As a leader in the vacation
ownership industry, our association with Bud represents our
commitment to our members and owners to continue to develop
experiential vacation getaways in addition to their ownership. We
look forward to providing them with the opportunity to meet Bud and
watch him pitch.”
“We are proud to sponsor talented athletes that exhibit the same
strong values and commitment to excellence that we strive to
achieve every day at Diamond,” continued Flaskey.
About Diamond Resorts International®
Diamond Resorts International® (NYSE: DRII), with its network of
more than 330 vacation destinations located in 34 countries
throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico,
the Caribbean, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia,
Australasia and Africa, provides guests with choice and flexibility
to let them create their dream vacation, whether they are traveling
an hour away or around the world. Our relaxing vacations have the
power to give guests an increased sense of happiness and
satisfaction in their lives, while feeling healthier and more
fulfilled in their relationships, by enjoying memorable and
meaningful experiences that let them Stay Vacationed.™
Diamond Resorts International® manages vacation ownership
resorts and sells vacation ownership points that provide members
and owners with Vacations for Life® at over 330 managed and
affiliated properties and cruise itineraries.
Diamond Resorts CorporationStevi Wara, 702-823-7069fax:
702.684.8705media@diamondresorts.com
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