American Express and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company announce premium partnership

American Express Middle East, a leader in premium payment solutions, announced today that it has initiated a special offer with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.



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This offer, exclusive to American Express Cardmembers in the Middle East, enables them to enjoy a complimentary night at any Ritz-Carlton hotel around the world, with every booking made for three consecutive nights. When staying eight consecutive nights, Cardmembers can enjoy two complimentary nights.

This special offer is available only for online bookings made on The Ritz- Carlton website and is valid until September 30, 2008.

To mark this partnership, three short films have been produced, featuring the tailor-made offer as one-of-a-kind experiences. The films, available for viewing on The Ritz-Carlton website, are set to have a high appeal to a new, younger audience, in addition to today's luxury consumers.

Peter Fawn, Director - Establishment Services Group, American Express Middle East & North Africa, said:

'Travel and hospitality are among the largest areas of spend by our Cardmembers, growing well over 30% year to date. We are happy to be able to now offer our Cardmembers an additional incentive to enjoy their summer leisure travel with such an illustrious luxury hotel brand as The Ritz-Carlton.'



Fawn also added that Cardmember hotel transactions were up by 17% in the year to date.

Adel Al-Emadi, Regional Client Manager, Hotel & Restaurant Industries at American Express Middle East, said:

'Our Cardmembers enjoy the finest things in life and are thus frequent guests at The Ritz-Carlton hotels throughout the world. On average, our Cardmembers spend about three to four times more than on other cards. We are confident that the new summer offer will mutually benefit both brands and our respective customer base.'



Dany Nakad, Regional Director of Sales - Middle East, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. said:

'The Ritz-Carlton naturally appeals to a premium audience such as American Express Cardmembers. This is a partnership between two elite brands, and we look forward to creating many more lifestyle-enhancing opportunities together.'





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About American Express:
American Express Company is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network Services Company founded in 1850. It is a world leader in charge and credit cards, Travellers Cheques, travel, financial planning, business services, insurance and international banking.

AMEX (Middle East) B.S.C. (c) - AEME established its presence in the Middle East in 1959 and set up its first office in Bahrain in 1979. In 1992, American Express became a joint venture company owned by Mawarid Investment Limited and American Express.

Operating in 18 markets in the Middle East and North Africa region, AEME issues dollar currency Credit and Charge Cards: Personal (Green), Gold, Platinum as well as Company and Corporate Cards. Since 2001, with the introduction of its first local currency Credit Card in the United Arab Emirates, AEME has been introducing a range of local currency Credit Cards across the region.

American Express Cards are accepted at millions of locations in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

About Ritz-Carlton:
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. of Chevy Chase, MD operates 71 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Over 30 projects are under development around the globe with future openings including Shenzhen, Dubai and Rancho Mirage. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which recognized outstanding customer service.

For more information, contact The Ritz-Carlton toll free reservations line at 1 (800) 241-3333, or consult a travel professional.

For further information, contact:
Sudha Hemmad / Nicholas Nesson / Gunjan Chaurasia
ASDA'A Public Relations
Tel: +9714 3344550
Siba Sami Ammari Posted by Siba Sami Ammari
Monday, July 07 - 2008 at 16:21 UAE local time (GMT+4)

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