"We are pleased to welcome these well-respected and successful agencies to the Representative Network," stated Ellen Bettridge, vice president, Retail Travel Network, American Express Travel. "With these new additions to the Network, we continue moving our goal forward to further extend the reach of American Express Travel benefits to an even greater number of Cardmembers and consumers."

As members of the U.S. Representative Network, the agencies have the ability to leverage American Express' global relationships and access unique products and programs to enhance their leisure and corporate travel sales, including American Express Vacations, Mariners' Club, Gold Card Destinations, the Fine Hotels & Resorts Program and exclusive partnerships with Abercrombie & Kent and Smithsonian Journeys. American Express Travel also offers one of the most comprehensive and innovative professional development programs in the industry, providing representative agencies with support to achieve their business goals and objectives.

About Elite Travel Management Group
Founded in 1995, Elite Travel Group specializes in providing once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences for luxury vacationers, corporate incentive groups, weddings and honeymoons that include exotic destinations, luxurious accommodations, world class entertainment, stellar dining experiences, fantastic golf, and exciting sea and land adventures. The agency is staffed by 18 travel professionals.

"We've established our brand among our target clients by focusing on 24-hour, 7-days-a-week customer service; making sure that our staff has extensive industry knowledge; and by the use of innovative niche marketing," said Tammy Levent, president, Elite Travel Management Group. "These are the ingredients that have made our clients happy. The result is continued growth and a stellar reputation, which makes us able to fully serve the American Express Travel Network."

About Main Street Travel
Founded in 2005, Main Street Travel is the premier travel agency in the Lakewood Ranch area.  The agency is staffed by more than five highly experienced travel specialists who can assist clients with all phases of travel planning, including private villa rentals, luxury cruises and private jet excursions, as well as hotel, car and airline reservations.

"We are thrilled to be a part of the American Express Travel Representative Network," said Kim Taylor, owner of Main Street Travel.  "Through our new affiliation, our clients will receive privileged access to more world-class travel experiences, as well as significant travel benefits."

About Mundi Travel Consultants
Founded in 1989, Mundi Travel is a family-owned business supported by an skilled team of highly experienced travel consultants with more than 20 years of experience.

Mundi Travel is a full-service leisure and corporate travel services company. The agency serves as a one-stop agency that is able to meet diverse lifestyles and travel needs. Through Mundi Travel's expert team of travel consultants, customers can book their vacations and business travel and save time and money by receiving the best value and service possible. Mundi Travel provides customized travel services in English and Spanish, in person or by phone.

"Mundi Travel is excited to bring to its clients the enormous resources and tools from our new affiliation with American Express Travel, and yet still provide and maintain the personalized service and experience of a family-owned business," said Guisselle Nuñez, principal of Mundi Travel, LLC.  "We've now reached a point in our growth where the American Express Travel Network, one of the largest and best-known global travel brands, will help us expand our services to customers."

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 a network of Travel and Foreign Exchange Services* locations worldwide.

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