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 MasterCard® (www.mastercardworldwide.com)
MasterCard Worldwide and Virtuoso announced the launch their new alliance in September 2006, making MasterCard the preferred form of payment within the Virtuoso network. The foundation of this new relationship was the launch of the MasterCard® World Elite™, a new card platform for elite affluent consumers, small businesses and executives of large corporations. Unlike other super-premium payment products geared to these audiences, MasterCard® World Elite™ offers a mix of travel benefits, rich rewards, and global acceptance, including personalized travel benefits provided through a strategic alliance with Virtuoso. For a detailed overview of the benefits and services available to MasterCard® World Elite™ cardholders, click here.
MasterCard Worldwide advances global commerce by providing a critical economic link between financial institutions, businesses, cardholders and merchants worldwide. As a franchisor, processor and advisor, MasterCard develops and markets payment solutions, processes more than 14 billion payments each year, and provides industry-leading analysis and consulting services to financial institution customers and merchants. Through its family of brands, including MasterCard®, Maestro® and Cirrus®, MasterCard Worldwide serves consumers and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories.
 Tumi (http://www.tumi.com/)
After almost thirty years of providing superior products to affluent, globe-trotting frequent travelers, Tumi has become the world's leading brand of prestige travel, business, and personal accessories. Tumi's success can be traced to its continual focus on its founding principles of design excellence, functional superiority and technical innovation.
Started in 1975, the company took its name from a Peruvian god known to its founder during time spent in the American Peace Corps in South America. During the 1980's, Tumi's innovative introduction of soft, black-on-black ballistic nylon travel bags catapulted the company to its current leadership position. In the 1990's, sales increased by five times as consumers around the world increasingly preferred Tumi's unique blend of modern design an unmatched performance.
Today, Tumi holds more than 25 patents for its design and engineering breakthroughs. With the current introduction of the cutting edge T3 and Generation 4 Collection luggage series, Tumi's reputation as the leading innovator in the travel and personal accessories category will be secure for years to come.
Over the years, Tumi has developed a dedicated following among the most discerning consumers and evolved into the brand of choice for today's affluent professionals. In 1997, the first Tumi store opened in Santa Monica, CA. Today, there are more than 20 Tumi stores and shops in key international cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London and Tokyo.
 eBags (http://www.ebags.com/)
eBags, the world's largest online retailer of bags and accessories for all lifestyles launched in the UK in October 2004. The site features over 30 brands and over 2400 products with a greater selection than traditional retail stores, including brands with very limited distribution in the UK. Like eBags.com visitors in the U.S., eBags.co.uk visitors will enjoy the convenience of shopping from their home or office, outstanding customer service, real-time UPS order tracking and competitive prices. New brands are being added weekly. eBags plans to launch www.ebags.de in the fall of 2005.
 Travesías (http://www.editorialmapas.com/)
Travesías is the leading Latin American travel and lifestyle magazine directed to cultured and affluent readers across 18 Latin American countries and in certain cities in the US, with a circulation of 140,000 copies per month. Travesías is distributed to an upscale database of its strategic allies such as Virtuoso, as well as to selected outlets across the region.
The articles in Travesías are penned by writers who have experienced the places they describe first-hand, accompanied by first-class photography. Each issue presents a theme, from honeymoons and holiday homes to rent to travel with children, fine cuisine, architecture, fashion or specific regions or countries. Its regular sections include ideas for weekend breaks, inspiring restaurants and hotels, a practical city guide, art and architecture and a route map for motorists. Its excellent quality and clean, innovative design make it an attractive and essential publication for today's experienced and discerning traveler.
 Spa Finder (http://www.spafinder.com/)
Spa Finder, Inc. has established itself since 1986, as the premiere marketer for the diverse businesses that define the spa industry around the world. The development of a sophisticated website, www.spafinder.com and highly respected print and online publications provide vehicles of communication for spas and spa related product companies to reach desirable consumer demographics as well as important travel industry professionals. Spa Finder Gift Certificates are currently available through 30,000 retail locations and numerous corporate incentive and loyalty programs. Spa Finder is the global spa resource that connects millions of consumers to luxury resort, destination, day, medical, cruise and casino spas for all of their spa related travel needs. |
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