The American Express Preferred Extras Hotel Program is only available to pre-approved hotel partners and is typically reserved for large-scale branded hotels. While it is not impossible for independent hoteliers to access this program on their own, it is extraordinarily rare.

A select few connectivity partners, including Sceptre Hospitality Resources, have been approved by American Express to facilitate their clients’ acceptance into the program. There are three pre-requisites to joining American Express Preferred Extras Hotel Program:

• The hotel must, obviously, accept the American Express credit card.
• The hotel must partner with an accredited partner, such as Sceptre, or they must lobby American Express individually for acceptance — which, while not futile, is very improbable.
• Hotels must offer a minimum of Best Available Rate (BAR), 10% commission and brand standard.

This prestigious agreement allows accepted hotels to:

• Be included in the searches conducted by more than 3000 corporations annually
• Display within the hotel search results in American Express’ online tools and point-of-sale tools
• Harness the prestige and reach of American Express Travel Services

This opportunity has historically been reserved for large-scale branded hotels — but now Sceptre brings it to the independent hotelier.

For more information on this program, please contact Mona Ingram at mingram@esceptre.com or call 303.220.2110.