The Leading Hotels of the World Partners with American Express

The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) has announced a partnership with American Express that provides U.S. Consumer and Business Platinum Card Members with complimentary Leaders Club Sterling Status, elevating their travel benefits across LHW’s iconic portfolio of more than 425 independent luxury hotels in over 80 destinations.

The partnership with American Express allows U.S. Consumer and Business Platinum Card® Members to receive this elevated status on a complimentary basis, without meeting the spend requirement. This unlocks exclusive benefits such as five pre-arrival upgrades per year, daily breakfast for two, flexible early check-in and late check-out, and Leaders Club points for future stays. Additional privileges include members-only sales, bonus Leaders Club points, and insider experiences on property. With Sterling Status, Platinum Card® Members enjoy meaningful recognition and enriched stays across LHW’s collection, from The Hotel Chelsea in NYC and Capella Bangkok in Thailand, to Katikies Santorini in Greece and Le Sereno in St. Barthélemy, and beyond. Enrollment is required to activate the benefit.

“Today’s luxury travelers are seeking more meaningful ways to elevate their journeys, with experiences curated to their tastes. These refined expectations are best delivered by independent hoteliers who are true experts in their destinations. Through our partnership with American Express, we have united two globally recognized premium brands to deliver enhanced benefits to both American Express and Leading Hotels’ travelers,” said Phil Koserowski, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President, The Leading Hotels of the World. “This Sterling Status benefit for eligible American Express U.S. Consumer Platinum Card and U.S. Business Platinum Card not only provides travelers with immediate recognition and valuable on-property offerings but also invites them to discover our collection of remarkable, independent luxury hotels that reflects our shared goal of delivering elevated experiences to a premium audience... Read more here - Hotel Management Global Outlook Link

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Small Tip To Landing Good Senior-Level Hotel Management Positions in 2025 - 2026

Many of our members have remained with us since the inception of our job lead service seven years ago. They continue to renew their memberships, staying on board even after securing new positions, and for good reason.

Daily, our editors dispatch bulletins detailing new job vacancies, projects, and industry shifts, including hotel launches, expansions, strategies, and market trends.

We recognize that numerous long-standing, senior-level members utilize these bulletins as conversation starters, reaching out to hotel chains and potential employers, sometimes with unsolicited applications and messages. LHN endorses such proactive engagement. It's an excellent, informal method to gain early interest from prominent hotel groups and upcoming projects, indicating your interest and broadening your opportunities for intriguing interviews or discussions about potential roles, particularly at the upper echelons of management.

Our editors also keep these proactive efforts in mind, shaping many bulletins to cover "new openings, new projects, and new market developments."

While membership spots for 2025 I 2026 are limited, it's not too late to renew.- Read more her

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