“We are very excited to partner with the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board to promote tourism in this unique travel destination,” said Melissa Araya, vice president of Marketing & Client Management, Latin America & Caribbean. “The British Virgin Islands are very special, providing visitors with a wide variety of unforgettable experiences. From the inhabited islands of Tortola and Virgin Gorda to sparsely-inhabited islands such as Salt Island, travelers from around the world can enjoy fine hotel accommodations and dining, as well as the unspoiled pleasures found in this region.”

The Official Card Program is an innovative program that combines the company's commitment to providing customers with outstanding lifestyle choices by promoting its relationships with hotels, restaurants, retailers and other merchants operating in the British Virgin Islands.

“This program is a valuable tool in promoting tourism,” said Kedrick Malone, Director of Tourism/Film Commissioner, the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board. “As we have seen in other islands in the Caribbean that have partnered with American Express, everyone, especially our visitors, benefits from traveling to a region full of hidden treasures that prides itself in hospitality. I think I speak for all of businesses that operate here when I say that we are also excited about this new partnership,” he concluded.

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