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Singapore and Tokyo, Japan, 27 January 2006 - JCB, the only Asia-based international payment brand, and Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts (Le Meridien) today announced that the Le Meridien exclusive offers available to JCB cardmembers in Japan since 1 October 2005, are now open to all 55.9 million JCB cardmembers worldwide. JCB cardmembers can enjoy a free night stay or a free room upgrade with the Le Meridien Passport rate, which is up to 50% off standard room rates. The current offers will run until 31 March 2006.
"We are proud to offer Le Meridien's world class customer service and exclusive premium benefits to JCB cardmembers, as well as a growth opportunity to our merchant partner Le Meridien", said Mr. Tom Okabe, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Alliance at JCB International in Tokyo. "The world class accommodations and services available at Le Meridien hotels and resorts fit perfectly with the preferences of JCB cardmembers, who have relied on our quality travel support services for more than 40 years."
With this offer, JCB cardmembers staying at selected hotels in the Asia Pacific region or Europe can enjoy a fourth night free when staying for three consecutive nights on Le Meridien Passport rates. For example, JCB cardmembers can save about EUR985 for a four night stay at Le Meridien Etoile in Paris. At the standard rate, a four night stay costs EUR1,540, but only EUR555 when taking advantage of the JCB Free Night Offer and Le Meridien Passport rates. Another exclusive offer gives JCB cardmembers a free room upgrade upon check-in when staying at any Le Meridien hotel or resort worldwide for two consecutive nights on Le Meridien Passport rates (subject to availability).
"We are thrilled to be announcing the launch of Le Meridien's special offers worldwide for JCB card holders" said Mr. Michael Wale, Senior Vice President Le Meridien Operations. "JCB's major cardmember base in Asia is a perfect source of customers for our luxury hotels in popular destinations. Coupled with our international brand's excellent reputation, we are confident that these special offers will be an attractive proposition for our valued customers", he added.
JCB has 55.9 million cardmembers worldwide, and Le Meridian has a portfolio of 120 luxury, upscale hotels in 52 countries worldwide. JCB and Le Meridien are both committed to offering customers world class premier service, and are planning another offer starting from April 2006.
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The offers are available to all JCB brand card members, and are valid for stays until 31 March 2006. However, reservations must be made before 15 March 2006, and be guaranteed and paid by JCB card. |
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Le Meridien has the right to terminate this plan without prior notice. |
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These offers are subject to room availability. Rooms for which these offers apply are limited. |
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These offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or special promotion. Either JCB Free Night or JCB Free Room Upgrade may be used at one time. Please specify which offer when making your reservation. |
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JCB Free Room Upgrade is subject to room availability. Offer cannot be used for suite rooms. Other types of rooms may not be eligible. |
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Tax and service fees are not included. |
Le Meridien Telephone Reservation Centre
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Japan |
0120-09-4040 |
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am -1:00 pm |
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Taiwan |
0080-110-3892 |
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Korea |
00308-11-8000 |
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China (South) |
10-800-265-0282 |
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China (North) |
10-800-650-0282 |
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United Kingdom |
08000-282840 |
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Germany |
0800-2944000 |
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Netherlands |
0800-0229-788 |
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Spain |
900-973344 |
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Switzerland |
0800-55-8888 |
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*all the numbers listed above are toll free
Be sure to request promotion codes of either "JCB Free Night offer" or "JCB Free Room Upgrade offer" when you make your reservation.
For complete details of the Le Meridien's exclusive JCB offers, please visit:
www.lemeridien.co.jp/jcb (Japanese)
www.lemeridien.com/jcb (English)
www.jcb-global.com/korea/meridien/ (Korean)
www.jcb-global.com/china/meridien/ (Chinese)
About JCB
JCB is an international credit card brand and the largest card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding overseas in 1981. Its merchant network includes 13.16 million merchants and spans 190 countries and territories. JCB cards are now issued in 19 countries and territories, with 55.99 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with more than 350 leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase merchant coverage and cardmember base. JCB's corporate philosophy of "Service from the heart", a commitment to responsive and high-quality service, continues to guide it as it creates the future together with its customers, merchants and partners. For further information, please visit the JCB home page at: www.jcb-global.com/english (English), www.jcb-global.com/korea (Korean), www.jcb-global.com/china (Chinese) or www.jcbcorporate.com/english.
AboutLe Meridien
Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts, with its portfolio of more than 120 luxury and upscale hotels in 52 countries worldwide, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Le Meridien enjoys a strategic alliance with JAL-owned Nikko Hotels, providing loyal guests access to an additional 52 properties around the world. In the 2005 Luxury Brand Status Index survey Le Meridien was recognised as one of the top 15 luxury hotel brands. For more information, please visit www.lemeridien.com.
AboutStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood(R) Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis(R), The Luxury Collection(R), Sheraton(R), Westin(R), Four Points(R) by Sheraton, W(R), Le Meridien(R) and the recently announced Aloft(SM). Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
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