NEWTON, Mass., June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sonesta
International Hotels Corporation launched the new Sonesta
World Mastercard® GO.BOFA.COM/SONESTA to reward loyal
guests and Sonesta Travel Pass members in the United States. Offered in partnership with
Bank of America, this is the first and only Sonesta co-branded
credit card.
The new card will allow members to earn points on purchases at
Sonesta properties and beyond including airfare, car rentals,
dining, shopping and anywhere Mastercard® credit cards are
accepted. This enables members to earn free nights faster for use
at Sonesta hotels across the US, Caribbean and South
America.
The Sonesta World Mastercard® builds on the loyalty
offerings of the Sonesta Travel Pass rewards program, which is free
to join and features points, perks and exclusives for members only.
Sonesta Travel Pass members approved for the Sonesta
World Mastercard® will earn even more benefits
including an automatic upgrade to Elite level status and access to
perks such as complimentary club lounge access, daily continental
breakfast, room upgrades, 15% discount on dining and resort
amenities, exclusive member-only offers, upgraded WiFi and more.
Sonesta Travel Pass points do not expire for active members, and
there are no blackout dates. Find out more about member benefits,
exclusive offers, participating locations and how to redeem at
Sonesta.com/TravelPass.
"We at Sonesta are thrilled to partner with Bank of America to
launch our first branded credit card, bringing additional benefits
to our loyal customers in the United
States," said Carlos Flores,
President & Chief Executive Officer of Sonesta International
Hotels Corporation. "With the perks of this new card, we are
thanking our loyalty members for choosing to stay with us and
showing our gratitude by rewarding them with every purchase they
make."
The Sonesta World Mastercard® provides the following
features:
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- Earn 3X points for eligible Sonesta purchases
- Earn 2X points for eligible airfare, car rentals and dining
purchases
- Earn 1 point for every $1 spent
on all other purchases
- Earn up to 95,000 bonus points with our launch offer:
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- 60,000 bonus points after spending at least $1,000 in purchases within your first 90 days of
account opening
- 5,000 bonus points after adding an authorized user within your
first 90 days of account opening
- 30,000 bonus points on Account Anniversary, after you spend at
least $7,500 in purchases every
year
- Immediate upgrade to Sonesta Travel Pass Elite Member Status
upon card approval
- No foreign transaction fees GO.BOFA.COM/SONESTA
- $0 Introductory Annual Fee for
the first year. Low Annual Fee of $75
after first year GO.BOFA.COM/SONESTA
"We're pleased to team up with Sonesta to launch this new World
Mastercard program and add another key partner to our family of
co-branded relationships," said Jason
Gaughan, Bank of America Consumer Card Products Executive.
"The new Sonesta World MasterCard® credit card is designed to
maximize points and make hotel stays with Sonesta more
rewarding."
"Consumers today want to seamlessly translate their spend into
meaningful experiences," said Linda
Kirkpatrick, EVP Merchants & Acceptance for Mastercard.
"We are pleased to partner with Sonesta and Bank of America to
deliver a cardholder value proposition that reflects consumers'
passion for travel, with rewards and enhanced earnings
opportunities that can be leveraged toward their next travel
experience."
The Sonesta World MasterCard credit card makes exploring the
world easier than ever before. Terms and restrictions apply.
Sonesta World Mastercard is open for applications effective
immediately. To apply or learn more about the card, including
rates, fees, costs and benefits associated with the credit card,
visit GO.BOFA.COM/SONESTA.
Sonesta is a growing, global hospitality brand with 80
properties in seven countries, centered on a corporate dedication
to delivering a guest experience that provides more than just a
place to stay. With a portfolio of diverse and distinctive
properties as individual as its guests, there is no typical
Sonesta. Offering a full range of exceptional experiences found in
many of the most memorable destinations in the world, Sonesta
proudly exceeds guest expectations delivering an authentic
experience time and time again.
About Sonesta
Discover Royal Sonesta and Sonesta
Hotels & Resorts in Atlanta,
Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Fort
Lauderdale, Hilton Head
Island, Houston,
Miami, New Orleans, Philadelphia, San
Jose, Scottsdale, San
Francisco, St. Louis,
St. Maarten (2), Chile, Colombia (7), Ecuador (2), Peru (6), and Egypt (2 + 3 cruise ships). Sonesta ES Suites
is an extended stay hotel brand managed by Sonesta found in 42
locations across the US. For more about Sonesta, visit Sonesta.com
or call +1.617.315.9200 or 800.Sonesta (800.766.3782) in the U.S.
and Canada; or find us on social
media @SonestaHotels.
About Sonesta Travel Pass
Sonesta Travel Pass is an
award winning nationally recognized rewards program from Sonesta
International Hotels Corporation that is free and takes seconds to
join, and offers points, perks and exclusives for members only.
Sonesta Travel Pass members accrue 10 points per qualified dollar
spent on their room and can use points to redeem stays at 72
participating locations in the United
States, South America and
St. Maarten. It's easy to see why
over one million guests have signed up, as Sonesta Travel Pass
members enjoy perks like premium Wi-Fi, room upgrades, early
check-in and late check-out. Sonesta Travel Pass points
never expire for active members, and there are no blackout dates.
Sonesta will match preferred or elite status in any other
hotel loyalty programs, or travelers can earn elite status with
Sonesta Travel Pass in just 12 nights. It's easy to redeem points
online or via phone by calling (855) 622-2160. Find out more
about member benefits, exclusive offers, participating locations
and how to redeem at Sonesta.com/TravelPass.
About Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the
world's leading financial institutions, serving individual
consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large
corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset
management and other financial and risk management products and
services. The company provides unmatched convenience in
the United States, serving
approximately 66 million consumer and small business clients with
approximately 4,400 retail financial centers, including
approximately 1,800 lending centers, 2,200 financial centers with a
Consumer Investment Financial Solutions Advisor, and 1,500 business
centers; approximately 16,400 ATMs; and award-winning digital
banking with more than 37 million active users, including over 27
million mobile users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth
management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a
broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments,
institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America
offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small
business owners through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online
products and services. The company serves clients through
operations across the United
States, its territories and approximately 35 countries. Bank
of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York
Stock Exchange. Visit the Bank of America newsroom for more Bank of
America news.
About Mastercard
Mastercard (NYSE:
MA), www.mastercard.com, is a technology company in the global
payments industry. Our global payments processing network
connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments
and businesses in more than 210 countries and
territories. Mastercard products and solutions make everyday
commerce activities – such as shopping, traveling, running a
business and managing finances – easier, more secure and more
efficient for everyone. Follow us on
Twitter @MastercardNews, join the discussion on
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the Engagement Bureau.
* High-resolution images are available at www.sonesta.com/media
for all Sonesta hotels.
Media Contacts:
Emma Boonshoft, Weber Shandwick
for Sonesta
eboonshoft@webershandwick.com / (212) 836-3014
Sarah Ely, Mastercard
sarah.ely@mastercard.com / (914) 249-6714
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