$75 Food and Beverage Credit Offered Exclusively Through Gold Card Destinations Program
American Express and Starwood Hotels &
Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced a new hotel benefit for all
consumer American Express Gold Card members in the United States that
will provide a $75 food and beverage credit whenever Gold Card members
book a stay of two or more consecutive nights at over 500 properties
around the world across four prestigious Starwood brands: W Hotels,
Westin Hotels & Resorts, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts and Sheraton
Hotels & Resorts. The new hotel benefit is available through the Gold
Card Destinations program, a collection of special travel benefits
offered at no additional cost on all consumer American Express Gold
Cards. To take advantage of the new hotel benefit, Card members need to
book through American Express by visiting their local American Express
Travel Service Location or calling 1-888-559-5576.
“We are always looking for new ways to give Card members more travel
choices and add valuable extras that will make their journeys even more
memorable,” said Christopher Fred, Vice President, Gold Card, American
Express. “With the addition of the Starwood Hotel benefit, Gold Card
members can now take advantage of added savings at hundreds of hotels
every time they book a stay at one of the participating Starwood
properties.”
“With exhilarating hotel and resort destinations all around the world,
we provide travelers with memorable experiences every day," said Chris
Austin, Vice President, Global Customer Partnerships, Leisure & Luxury
Sales, Starwood Hotels & Resort. "This benefit presents our guests with
the opportunity to discover one-of-a-kind dining at our properties, from
famed Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s gourmet breakfasts at Le Méridien
to selections from the SuperFoods menu, such as green-tea-infused salmon
and molten dark chocolate cake, served at Westin Hotels & Resorts.”
The new Starwood hotel benefit is the latest addition to the lineup of
benefits currently offered through the Gold Card Destinations program,
which includes special amenities valued at $100-$150 on virtually any
trip from American Express Gold Card Destinations travel partners.
Through the Gold Card Destinations program, Card members have access to
a wide variety of exclusive, unique travel and entertainment packages
that are updated monthly at www.americanexpress.com/goldtravel. The site
also includes a listing of participating Starwood properties under the
new partnership, which will continue to be updated as new properties are
added.
Other Gold Card Destinations benefits include:
* Upgraded Experiences and Valuable Extras1 – Card members have
access to amenities valued at $100-$150 on virtually any trip,
value-added vacation package or cruise from select American Express Gold
Tour and Gold Cruise partners. Participating partners include:
Abercrombie & Kent, American Express Vacations, Brendan Worldwide
Vacations, Classic Vacations, Smithsonian Journeys, Ski.com, Azamara,
Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Regent Seven
Seas Cruises, The Yachts of Seabourn, Silversea, Uniworld and Windstar.
Sample amenities include:
o $100 credit towards lift tickets on qualifying vacations
from Ski.com
o $100 American Express Gift Cheque from American Express
Vacations
o Two monogrammed robes, one bottle of champagne, and
chocolate-covered strawberries on any American Express Mariner Club2
sailing with Holland America Line
* Monthly Featured Offers1 – Card members have access to a
collection of unique, value-enhanced travel packages. New packages are
offered monthly. Current offers include:
o Smithsonian Journeys Arizona — $100 American Express gift
cheque with any qualifying Smithsonian Journeys Southern Arizona Focus
on Astronomy tour. Package includes an exclusive visit to Smithsonian's
Whipple Observatory and hands-on telescope viewing from dark desert
sites. Few places on earth offer better opportunities to study astronomy
than the ultra-clear skies of southern Arizona. Plus, Gold Card members
receive an additional $100 credit at Smithsonian's online bookstore.
o Signature California Wine Country — Book any 2008 Signature
California Wine Country journey with Abercrombie & Kent and receive a
complimentary lunch for two including a glass of local California wine.
Plus, Gold Card members receive a $100 credit to Abercrombie and Kent’s
online store to buy clothing or accessories for the trip on qualifying
vacations.
* Gold Card Events - Travel1 – Card members have access to a
variety of deluxe vacation packages paired with Gold Card Events tickets
to some of the most sought-after events, such as concerts, sporting and
other events. This benefit provides Card members with access to some of
the best seats, often before they go on sale to the general public. For
more information, Card members can view a complete listing of current
and upcoming events, and sign up for the Gold Card Events weekly email
at www.americanexpress.com/entertainment. Samples of current offers include:
o Stay two nights at Caesars Palace in fabulous Las Vegas and
receive two tickets to see Cher perform live in concert.
o Attend the prestigious 2008 Ryder Cup Golf event.
Accommodations at the Griffin Gate Marriott® Resort & Spa. Includes two
tickets to Ryder Cup, access to the grounds at Valhalla Golf Club with
admission to the fully catered American Express hospitality tent, and
transportation between the course and Griffin Gate Marriott® Resort & Spa.
* Additional Savings and Value1– Card members booking a Gold Card
Destinations vacation package can earn double Membership Rewards®
points3 and, when booking a qualifying vacation of $3,000 or more, are
eligible to receive the Card member Annual Travel Benefit4, a $100
statement credit to their Card account.
In addition to current travel offers, the website also provides a
variety of travel-related resources and tools that can help Card members
with travel planning, including a list of American Express Travel
Specialists. On the site, Card members can also sign up to receive the
monthly electronic Gold Card Destinations newsletter and view a complete
list of all the benefits and services offered on their Gold Card.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel
and leisure companies in the world with approximately 900 properties in
more than 100 countries and 155,000 employees at its owned and managed
properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and
franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following
internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®,
Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the
recently launched AloftSM, and ElementSM. Starwood Hotels also owns
Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and
operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more
information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
About American Express Company
American Express Company (www.americanexpress.com) is a leading global
payments, network and travel company founded in 1850.
1. Terms, conditions and restrictions apply.
2. American Express Mariner’s Club benefits include competitive fares,
professional and experienced Mariner Club Hosts, unique complimentary
shoreside excursions, exclusive onboard cocktail parties and additional
amenities including shipboard credits that vary by individual sailings.
3. To be eligible to earn bonus points, Card members must be enrolled in
the Membership Rewards program (Program) at time of purchase of vacation
package, and must charge their qualifying vacation package to an
eligible, enrolled American Express Card. Double Membership Rewards
points are awarded on vacation package spend only. Airfare, other
purchase and arrangements made during a vacation stay, any charges not
included in the vacation package are not eligible for Double Membership
Rewards points. Bonus points will be credited to your Program account
within 10-12 weeks after completion of travel. For more information on
the Program, visit www.americanexpress.com/rewards.
4. A qualifying vacation is a purchase of $3,000 or more per booking
offered by a participating cruise or vacation package operator and
purchased through a participating American Express Travel Services
location in the U.S. Benefit does not include independent air, hotel, or
car rental reservations. American Express Card members eligible to
receive a $100 statement credit for qualifying vacations of $3,000 or
more. Benefit only available to Card members in good standing and one
time per Card account per calendar year (regardless of the number of
qualifying vacations booked or the number of supplementary Cards on the
account). Annual Travel Benefit is considered redeemed in the calendar
year in which final payment is made on the qualifying vacation. Card
members having multiple accounts may only redeem one Annual Travel
Benefit per vacation booking. Both deposit and final payment must be
made on an American Express Card. Credit will be posted to Card member’s
account 10-14 days business days after date of final payment. Card
member agrees account may be debited $100 if vacation is cancelled for
any reason and the purchase price (less any applicable cancellation fees
or penalties) is credited to the account. All amounts in terms and
conditions are U.S. dollars. American Express reserves the right to
withdraw or alter this benefit at any time without advance notice. Not
valid for group bookings and may not be combinable with other promotions
or savings.
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