V8 Utes sign with Gold Coast Hotel Chain
One of the Gold Coast’s most luxurious accommodation destinations, Watermark Hotel & Spa, will lend their support to the 2014 Australian V8 Ute Racing Series through a partnership for Round 6 at the Gold Coast 600, Surfers Paradise, 24 – 26 October.
Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast will be the official accommodation venue for the Series and will also host the official VIP Party.
General Manager Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast, Kym Carter, is looking forward to the opportunities the event will provide and is excited about the relationship with the Australian V8 Ute Racing Series.
“The icon that is Surfers Paradise has always been about entertainment and the Gold Coast 600 is testament to that. In partnering with V8 Utes Australia, the Watermark is able ride co-pilot alongside all the excitement the race weekend offers,” Carter said.
“With some great events and promotions set to launch with V8 Utes, it’s a partnership that works for both of us commercially whilst providing locals and visiting race goers with some cool initiatives to experience.”
Category Manager of SPHERIX Craig Denyer is delighted with the newly formed involvement with the Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast and believes it will be a great event.
“We are thrilled to have the Watermark Hotel on board for the Gold Coast 600 weekend. It’s always a great event, the teams love attending both socially and as participants and we always put on exciting racing. I think the event brings great synergies for the partnership and we’re really looking forward to a fantastic event,” said Denyer.
This will be the Australian V8 Ute Racing Series 11th appearance at the Gold Coast event and will celebrate in style at the 4.5 star hotel located in the heart of vibrant, sun-drenched Surfers Paradise, just 5 minutes’ walk from white sandy beaches and popular shopping, dining and entertainment.
Perfect for a Gold Coast beach holiday or romantic weekend away, the Watermark offers a stylish, contemporary retreat and provides guests with access to a diverse range of hotel facilities including a luxury day spa, restaurant, 7 conference venues, 2 pools and gymnasium.