AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL ANNOUNCES PREFERRED TRAVEL OF NAPLES, INC. AS A NEW MEMBER OF THE U.S. REPRESENTATIVE NETWORK
NEW YORK, January 18, 2008 -- American Express announced today that Preferred Travel of Naples, Inc., a full-service travel agency based in Naples, Florida, has joined the American Express U.S. Representative Travel Network. Preferred Travel of Naples, Inc. joins American Express Travel's strong network of Representative agency partners that provide a wide range of travel services to travelers and special benefits for American Express Cardmembers.
As a member of the American Express U.S. Representative Travel Network, Preferred Travel of Naples, Inc. now has the ability to offer more benefits and services to its clients, including access to enhanced vacation services through preferred suppliers such as American Express Vacations. In addition, the agency has the ability to leverage American Express' global relationships and access unique products and programs to enhance its leisure and corporate travel sales.
"We are off to a great start this year with the signing of Preferred Travel of Naples, Inc. to our U.S. Representative Network - - the first for 2008," said Ellen Bettridge, vice president, Retail Travel Network. "Preferred Travel of Naples, Inc. is a strong and established agency, which makes them an important addition to our Network both in terms of growth and in providing access to American Express Travel benefits to a broader group of consumers and Cardmembers."
About Preferred Travel of Naples, Inc.
Preferred Travel of Naples, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is a steady and respected presence in the Naples community. With a staff of 35 domestic and international travel specialists, the agency is dedicated to providing individual clients and groups with impeccable personal service to meet every aspect of their travel needs and the very best experiences in worldwide luxury leisure and corporate travel.
Preferred Travel of Naples President and CEO Wilma Boyd is recognized and respected throughout the travel industry nationwide. Her travel book, Travel Agent, published by Simon & Schuster, is used in industry education programs. She is a member of the American Society of Travel Agents.
Preferred Travel of Naples is located in the SunTrust Building at Pelican Bay, Suite 300, 801 Laurel Oak Drive, Naples, Florida. For more information, visit www.preferrednaples.com.
"Preferred Travel of Naples continually explores ways to enhance our travel partnerships and provide our clients with privileged access to worldwide travel opportunities," said Wilma Boyd, president and CEO, Preferred Travel of Naples, Inc. "American Express is the most recognized and respected name in travel throughout the world. Preferred Travel is honored to be a member of the American Express Travel agency network and to now be able to book any American Express Travel offer received by American Express Cardmembers."
About American Express Travel
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.
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Contacts:
Monica Beaupre
212.640.2653
Monica.Beaupre@aexp.com