PURCHASE, N.Y., July 22 /PRNewswire/ — MasterCard Worldwide and Starwood Hotels & Resorts – one of the world’s leading hotel and leisure companies – today announced a multi-year strategic partnership to provide MasterCard cardholders with increased benefits and exclusive offers when they visit Mexico and destinations throughout Latin America.
For the summer vacation season, MasterCard cardholders have two unique opportunities to save when they book a stay at any of more than 40 Starwood Hotels & Resorts properties across Latin America. Between now and September 30, 2009, cardholders can receive one night free when they purchase two nights or receive 25% off on stays of 5 nights or more when they pay with a MasterCard card.
According to data from the American Society of Travel Agents, cities in Latin America continue to be some of the most popular destinations for U.S. summer vacationers traveling abroad this year. Cancun, Mexico is once again the fourth most popular summer destination abroad, behind only London, Rome and Paris. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic are also among the top ten destinations outside the U.S. for American vacationers.
“At a time when U.S. travelers are looking to get more value for their money, we’re pleased to expand our partnership with Starwood Hotels & Resorts to offer our cardholders exclusive opportunities to enhance their travel experiences and save on vacations or business trips,” said Patricio Rubalcaba, head of Strategic Partnerships for MasterCard and Latin America region. “The programs generated as a result of our partnership help us continue to enrich our value proposition to cardholders, while supporting our customer financial institutions and the tourism industry in Latin America.”
“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 a combination of the best travel experiences available.”
Starwood Hotels and Resorts’ global portfolio of renowned brands includes: St. Regis(R), Luxury Collection, W(R), Le Meridien(R), Sheraton(R), Westin(R), Four Points(R) by Sheraton, and the newest brands, Aloft(R) and Element(SM).
MasterCard cardholders who book their stay by September 30, 2009 can enjoy extra nights and great rates in spectacular hotels and resorts across South America, Central America and Mexico.
For more details and terms and conditions, visit: www.starwoodhotels.com/ladmastercard