American Express (AmEx) Canada and Marriott International have collaborated to update the Starwood Preferred Guest Consumer and Business Credit Cards.
Set to launch in August this year, the revamped cards are designed to provide both business and leisure travellers enhanced benefits to earn points at 6,500 properties in 127 countries across 29 brands.
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Cardholders will be able to earn 5x points at properties included under SPG and Marriott Rewards programmes, 3x points on select gas, dining and travel, and 2x points on all other purchases.
Additional benefits include automatic complimentary upgrade to Silver Elite Status, no annual fee, and an Annual Free Night Award.
American Express vice-president of lending products and partnerships Aileen Kheraj said: “Building on the award winning Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Cards from American Express, we continue to offer Canadians exceptional value and great potential to earn and burn points.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Marriott and their newly unified programme, which provides our Cardmembers access to the largest breadth of property options and benefits offered by any hotel loyalty program in Canada.”
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By GlobalDataMarriott Hotels of Canada president Don Cleary added: “American Express has been a valued SPG partner for many years and we’re thrilled to extend this partnership in a way that provides the greatest opportunities for our members.
“These refreshed Cards will appeal to people who want to maximise their points earning potential and use them as they pursue their travel passions.”
