"By growing the U.S. Representative Network, we are able to provide even more consumers and Cardmembers with access to American Express Travel benefits," said Ellen Bettridge, vice president, Retail Travel Network, American Express Travel. "We are delighted to add these two strong and established travel agencies to our U.S. Representative Network."

As members of the American Express Travel U.S. Representative Network, each agency now has the ability to offer more benefits and services to their customers, including access to enhanced vacation services through preferred suppliers such as American Express Vacations. In addition, each agency will have the ability to leverage American Express' global relationships and access unique products and programs to enhance their leisure and corporate travel sales.

Creative Travel International, Inc.
Founded in 1989, Creative Travel International, Inc. is headquartered in Melville, New York and is the largest and best known travel agency in the Melville area. The agency is staffed by more than a dozen highly experienced travel specialists who assist customers with all phases of travel planning services, including airline, car, hotel and cruise reservations. In addition, the agency is supplemented by a team of more than 100 independent travel counselors who professionally handle travel plans for customers via Creative Travel International Inc.'s headquarters office.

"We are very pleased to join the American Express Travel U.S. Representative Network," said Bill Cooperman, president, Creative Travel International, Inc. "Having the American Express name standing behind Creative Travel International allows us to dovetail on the trusted American Express brand, while at the same time increasing the value we can bring to our customers."

World of Travel
Based in Columbus, Ohio, World of Travel is the largest independently-owned travel agency in Central Ohio and has provided exceptional travel services to its clients since 1975. World of Travel, which is staffed by more than 24 highly experienced travel specialists, offers an array of travel management services to leisure, business and group travel customers, including airline, car, hotel and tour reservations.

"We are so pleased to become an American Express Travel representative," said Ron Hersh, president, World of Travel. "American Express is the most recognized travel brand in the world and through our new affiliation we will be able to compliment the services we already offer to our customers with an even wider variety of American Express benefits and services."

About American Express
American Express entered the travel agency business in 1915 and today is the world's largest travel service network. The company has more than 2,200 Travel and Foreign Exchange Services* locations worldwide in more than 140 countries.

American Express Company (www.americanexpress.com) is a leading global payments, network and travel company founded in 1850.

*not available in all locations.

Contacts:
Monica Beaupre
212.640.2653
Monica.Beaupre@aexp.com