Travelers coming through London’s Heathrow Airport and North Carolina’s Charlotte Douglas International Airport will soon be able to enjoy luxuries like complimentary snacks and drinks, quiet workstations, and even hot showers. That is, they will if they’re American Express Platinum or Centurion cardholders.
American Express’s Centurion Lounge is set to open two new branches in 2019 and 2020. The Heathrow location will be the first of its kind in Europe, while the Charlotte Douglas...
If you’re in the market for a great travel rewards credit card, but don’t want to pay an annual fee, two new cards might be exactly what you’re looking for.
The Blue Delta SkyMiles card from American Express and Delta Airlines is offering cardholders two miles for every dollar they spend at restaurants and on Delta purchases. The card is aimed at the casual traveler, who may not have used a travel rewards credit card before and who balks at the idea of paying an annual fee for a credit...
The Hamptons will be the place to be this summer – especially if you have an American Express card.
Amex cardholders will have access to exclusive VIP opportunities in the Hamptons all summer, including the chance to make a dinner reservation at EMP Summer House, a pop up from Eleven Madison Park, which was recently named #1 Restaurant in the World by The World’s 50 Best. American Express is the only credit card accepted at EMP Summer House, and guests must have an Amex card to make a...
Travelers to Hong Kong and Philadelphia will soon be able to enjoy the luxury of visiting an American Express Centurion Lounge while they wait for their flight to board.
Hong Kong and Philadelphia are both heavily trafficked airports; with Hong Kong serving as a major hub for Asia, and a 10% increase in American Express customers coming through Philly last year.
Philadelphia’s Centurion Lounge will be located in Terminal A West. It will cover 6,300 square feet and offer complimentary...
American Express cardmembers have a new option for booking travel. HelloGbye has partnered with AmEx to allow cardholders to more easily make travel arrangements via mobile device.
“Our partnership will provide access to American Express’ data insights, capabilities and deep travel industry knowledge, allowing us to better tailor our offering for even the most demanding travelers,” said Jonathan Miller, founder of HelloGbye. The HelloGbye app will be available in the App Store for iOS...
On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, American Express sponsors Small Business Saturday; a chance to encourage folks to support small businesses and entrepreneurs right after the huge retail blitz of Black Friday.
This year, they have partnered with Uber to offer free rides to shoppers who use UberPOOL in New York City. When American Express cardholders in any of the five boroughs use the code SMALLBIZSAT, they will get a free UberPOOL ride for up to $20. Through the end of 2016, first-time...
A favorite rewards credit card recently made an announcement that should make new cardholders happy: Blue Cash Everyday from American Express is offering new cardmembers a special travel promotion, along with $300 cash back to welcome them to the Blue Cash Everyday family.
Cardmembers who make a travel purchase in the first six months they have the card will get the extra cash back bonus, which includes 5% back on $4,000 in eligible travel purchases. These are dollars spent on airfare, hotel...
Another June means another American Express Restaurant Trade Program—an annual feature of the Aspen FOOD & WINE Classic. In its 27th year, the Restaurant Trade Program gives attendees a chance to swap business ideas, discuss growth strategies, and talk about industry trends, as well as strengthening peer relationships.
Panels in this year’s event include one on how technology is impacting the restaurant industry, how mentors play a role in the development of new restaurants and emerging...
One perk of being an American Express cardholder is access to exclusive events, like the concert series they sponsor, featuring shows directed by celebrities.
Ellie Goulding is the latest star of the American Express Unstaged concert series, at a concert directed by Scarlett Johansson. The show took place in November 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City and was just a few days after Goulding’s newest album, Delirium, debuted. It was the first live show Goulding performed...
Not all credit cards are created equally. With plenty of different uses by millions of customers who have their own particular needs, each card is designed with a particular demographic in mind. With that being said, not every card is worth your time and it is vital to compare multiple cards before making a final decision. This week, Card Hub released its report of the best cards currently on the market and what they have to offer the average consumer. The results of this report are listed...
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