Overview

• American Express confirmed the additions span 49 newly added destinations, expanding the programs’ combined footprint past 3,100 properties worldwide.
• Independent checks found newly listed options in U.S. markets, with The Hotel Collection properties identified in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
• Head for Points highlighted examples among the new entries, including Regent Santa Monica Beach, Waldorf Astoria Osaka, Viceroy at Ombria Algarve, and Collegio alla Querce in Florence.
• Head for Points also flagged a press-release claim that prepaid bookings would earn hotel loyalty points, noting this previously was not the case and querying whether a policy change has occurred.
• Coverage notes that a wider roster could matter if rumored Platinum card updates expand hotel credits, which remains unconfirmed.