MasterCard and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Partner to Offer Cardholders Added Benefits in Latin America
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MasterCard and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Partner to Offer Cardholders Added Benefits in Latin America
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Category: Worldwide - Industry economy -
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2009-07-23
MasterCard Latin America and the Caribbean and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Latin America – one of the world’s leading hotel and leisure companies – today announced embarking on a multi-year strategic partnership that will offer MasterCard cardholders increased benefits, help boost the tourism industry and support MasterCard’s Affluent value proposition in the region. This effort is a tangible example of MasterCard’s strategy to partner with key players in the travel and entertainment industry to continue bringing value to cardholders.
For this season’s vacation plans, MasterCard cardholders can book their stay in more than 40 Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Latin America. Guests can choose between two unique possibilities, pay two nights and get one night free or obtain a special 25% off in stays of 5 nights or more when they pay with MasterCard cards, www.starwoodhotels.com/ladmastercard.
“Our partnership with Starwood is even more important now during these tough economic times when consumers are trying to get more value for their money on their long-awaited vacations or their business trips,” said Patricio Rubalcaba, head of Strategic Partnerships for MasterCard and Latin America region. “Through the programs generated from our partnership with Starwood we will continue enriching our value proposition to MasterCard cardholders, financial institutions and the tourism industry in the Latin America and Caribbean region.”
"We are thrilled to be working more closely with MasterCard in Latin America and we believe this agreement represents a great opportunity to benefit MasterCard’s cardholders and grow our business" said Trip Barrett, vice president of Brand Management for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Latin America Division. “MasterCard cardholders staying at the Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Latin America will enjoy of a combination of the best travel experiences available.”
Starwood Hotels and Resorts’ global portfolio of renowned brands includes: St. Regis®, Luxury Collection, W®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the newest brands Aloft® and ElementSM.
MasterCard cardholders booking their stay by September 30, 2009 will enjoy extra nights and great rates in spectacular hotels and resorts across South America, Central America and Mexico.
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