American Express and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts sign exclusive deal.Summary: American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. Middle East and North Africa, a leader in premium payment solutions, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive partnership with Hyatt Hyatt is an international brand of hotels within the Global Hyatt Corporation that operates numerous properties. Hyatt is a part of the Marmon Group which is owned by Chicago's Pritzker Family. Mark S. Hoplamazian is the current President and CEO of Global Hyatt Corporation. Hotels & Resortsao, to offer special Hyatt Retreats packages at participating Hyatt properties around the world. As part of this agreement, American Express Middle East Cardmembers that make bookings at any of the participating Hyatt hotels will receive a $50 USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. credit or local currency equivalent, which can be redeemed re·deem tr.v. re·deemed, re·deem·ing, re·deems 1. To recover ownership of by paying a specified sum. 2. To pay off (a promissory note, for example). 3. for a range of facilities and services within the hotel for eligible two-night weekend stays until 28 December December: see month. 2008. American Express and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts sign exclusive deal  American Express Cardmember annual spend at hotels in Middle East is significantly higher than last year  Hyatt Hotels and Resorts joins "Selects" from American Express, the online programme in the Middle East American Express Middle East and North Africa, a leader in premium payment solutions, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive partnership with Hyatt Hotels & Resortsao, to offer special Hyatt Retreats packages at participating Hyatt properties around the world. As part of this agreement, American Express Middle East Cardmembers that make bookings at any of the participating Hyatt hotels will receive a $50 USD credit or local currency equivalent, which can be redeemed for a range of facilities and services within the hotel for eligible two-night weekend stays until 28 December 2008. This special offer forms part of "Selects", an online global programme from American Express, which provides a number of exclusive benefits to global Cardmembers in the area of hospitality, travel, leisure, dining, shopping and entertainment. "Travel and hospitality continues to be a key growth area for us and for the region as a whole. In fact American Express Cardmember spend in Middle East-based hotels has grown exponentially ex·po·nen·tial adj. 1. Of or relating to an exponent. 2. Mathematics a. Containing, involving, or expressed as an exponent. b. since last year," said Peter Fawn, Director - Establishment Services Group, American Express Middle East & North Africa. "Strengthening our relationship with a prominent brand such as Hyatt will offer even greater value to our Cardmembers who represent a premium segment of the population." Thierry Bertin St. Bertin (c. 615-c. 709) is a saint and abbot of Saint-Omer. He was born near Coutances. At an early age he entered the monastery of Luxeuil in France where, under the austere Rule of St. Columban, he prepared himself for his future missionary career. , Vice President - Sales & Marketing, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, South West Asia said: "As the Middle East hospitality industry continues to grow briskly brisk adj. brisk·er, brisk·est 1. Marked by speed, liveliness, and vigor; energetic: had a brisk walk in the park. 2. , Hyatt remains committed to attracting international visitors and expanding business and leisure opportunities for intra-regional travellers. Our world-class facilities and services have a high appeal to premium clientele such as American Express Cardmembers and we look forward to catering to these discerning dis·cern·ing adj. Exhibiting keen insight and good judgment; perceptive. dis·cern  ing·ly adv. guests."
Hyatt hotels in the Middle East & North Africa Region: Amman, Cairo, Casablanca, Dubai*, Muscat Muscat, Maskat, or Masqat (all: mŭs`kăt, mŭs`kət), city (1993 pop. 533,774), capital of Oman, SE Arabia, on the Gulf of Oman. It is flanked by rugged mountains. , Sharm El Sheikh Sharm el Sheikh or Sharm ash Shaykh: see Sinai. and Taba Heights are participants of the special offer for American Express Cardmembers. Kim Henderson, American Express Client Manager, Hotels & Resorts, MSi Global Client Group said: "Globally, travel and hospitality brands are seeking to establish a stronger connection with premium customers from all corners of the world. Linking with American Express provides leading hospitality brands like Hyatt with greater bandwidth to attract a niche segment of the Middle East's fast-growing affluent population." Fawn added that since the launch of Selects within the region in May 2006, American Express has signed over 500 prestigious partners: "Premium retail and leisure merchants that share our brand values of image, high quality of products and service are fast recognising the impact of Selects on their business growth," he said. 2008 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com) 2008 Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com) Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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