American Express travel expands premium hotel portfolio

American Express adds 350+ premium hotels to FHR and THC programs
Total portfolio now exceeds 3,400 properties across 116 countries
Card Members receive $100 property credit, early check-in and late check-out
82 pc of travellers plan buffer days around milestone trips
New additions include ESPACIO Nagoya Castle and Casa Lucia Buenos Aires

American Express Travel has announced the addition of more than 350 premium hotels to the Fine Hotels + Resorts (FHR) and The Hotel Collection (THC) programs, expanding its global portfolio to more than 3,400 properties across 116 countries. This expansion comes on the heels of the 35th anniversary of Fine Hotels + Resorts and reflects the changing world of luxury travel.

American Express Platinum card holders receive exclusive benefits when staying at both FHR and THC properties. When booking at least two nights at a THC property via Amex Travel, Card Members receive a $100 property credit, plus 12-pm check-in, late check-out, and room upgrades when available. For any stay at an FHR property booked via Amex Travel, Card Members also receive a $100 property credit, daily breakfast for two, guaranteed late check-out, 12-pm check-in, and room upgrades when available. The Hotel Curation Team reviews each property against a set of required and preferred criteria informed by what premium Card Members value when they travel.

New additions include ESPACIO Nagoya Castle in Japan and Casa Lucia in Buenos Aires. The 2026 Global Travel Trends Report shows 82 pc of global respondents plan to build buffer days around a milestone trip, while 72 pc plan to extend trips by three or four days. Additionally, 87 pc intentionally leave their rooms to seek spontaneous discoveries and local experiences while travelling. When Fine Hotels + Resorts launched 35 years ago, luxury was largely associated with iconic hotels and impeccable service, but today travellers also look for authenticity, personalisation, and connection to the destination.

Audrey Hendley, President of American Express Travel, shared “This expansion gives Card Members more choice across the places they want to go now — from beach escapes and culinary capitals to culture-rich cities and adventure destinations, while continuing to deliver the elevated benefits they expect from American Express Travel.”