NEW YORK—When you are traveling, choosing the right hotel is an essential part of your trip. Recently, more people are looking for hotels that align with their interest in purpose-driven travel. To meet this demand, American Express Travel is expanding its signature hotel programs and making it easier for Card Members to identify hotels that can have a positive impact on their local communities and the environment.
This year, Amex Travel added a record 250 new properties to its Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection programs. The new additions include some of the most sought-after hotels around the world, including more destinations across Europe, luxury escapes outside New York City, top resorts in Mexico, and the first addition of a Japanese ryokan. Card Members can now choose from over 2,300 highly curated hotels across 300 destinations in 110 countries.
A total of 78 percent of respondents from American Express Travel’s 2023 Global Travel Trends Report said they are interested in going on a vacation in 2023 that supports local communities. In response, American Express has introduced ‘Stay with Purpose,’ a new online directory of hotels committed to initiatives such as furthering conservation, community development, and inclusive travel, which Card Members can use to plan and book their trips.
“The perfect hotel looks different to every traveler. Through growth and innovation, American Express Travel is offering more luxury hotel options in more destinations, and we are making it easier for Card Members to find and book hotels that align with their values. These hotels are doing exceptional things when it comes to social and environmental impact—from coral reef restoration to horse rehabilitation, to employing local refugees—we are excited to highlight these through the ‘Stay with Purpose’ directory,” said Audrey Hendley, President of American Express Travel.
