Mantra aces it at the open with Pat Rafter

Australian accommodation providers, Mantra Group, hosted travel industry clients and travel managers to a day of tennis in the corporate box at the 2013 Australian Open with special guest, Mantra Ambassador and Australian tennis legend Pat Rafter, on hand to provide commentary for the afternoon. He is pictured with Mantra Group hosts Yvette Peverell (PR Manager), Tomas Johnsson (Dir of Operations) (far left) and Kent Davidson, Dir of Sales (front) with special guests Lindy Christian from Qantas Holidays, Bruce Fair from Jetstar, Andrew Gallard from FCm, Michele Bribosia from Louise Withers & Co, Matthew Holmes from Leighton Contractors, Lee-Anne Barrett from Serco, Robert Giurin from Caterpillar and Gavin Patrick from Cricket Australia.

Mantra's six Melbourne hotels have fared well throughout the Open averaging between 89 – 100% occupancy which is a steady increase on occupancy levels compared to last year. "Typically, Mantra on Jolimont, located within five minutes walk of Rod Laver Arena, is the first book out but our other properties in Russell, Little Bourke and Exhibition Streets steadily fill up soon after," said Dir of Sales, Kent Davidson.  "The Australian Open remains a must-see event on the sporting calendar and I'm sure our association with Pat Rafter puts our Mantra hotels top of mind when guests are looking for accommodation throughout the Open."

Source: Accommodation Association of Australia, 23 January 2013