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American Express Gold Card Members New Hotel Benefit
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American Express and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. offer a new hotel benefit for all consumer American Express Gold Card members in the United States. The new offer provides a $75 food and beverage credit whenever Gold Card members book a stay of two or more consecutive nights at any of over 500 properties around the world across four prestigious Starwood brands:
- W Hotels
- Westin Hotels & Resorts
- Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts
- 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 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 Extras(1) - 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:
- - $100 credit towards lift tickets on qualifying vacations from Ski.com
- - $100 American Express Gift Cheque from American Express Vacations
- - Two monogrammed robes, one bottle of champagne, and chocolate-covered strawberries on any American Express Mariner Club(2) sailing with Holland America Line
Monthly Featured Offers(1) - Card members have access to a collection of unique, value-enhanced travel packages. New packages are offered monthly. Current offers include:
- - 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.
- - 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 - Travel(1) - 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 americanexpress.com/entertainment. Samples of current offers include:
- - Stay two nights at Caesars Palace in fabulous Las Vegas and receive two tickets to see Cher perform live in concert.
- - 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 Value(1)- Card members booking a Gold Card Destinations vacation package can earn double Membership Rewards® points(3) and, when booking a qualifying vacation of $3,000 or more, are eligible to receive the Card member Annual Travel Benefit(4), 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.
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