American Express Partners with Luxury Vacation Provider Inspirato

  American Express Partners with Luxury Vacation Provider Inspirato

 Inspirato announces special membership offers and club benefits for American
                             Express Cardmembers

Business Wire

NEW YORK & DENVER -- March 6, 2013

American Express (NYSE: AXP) and luxury vacation club Inspirato LLC announced
today a partnership to deliver the club’s unique vacation experiences under
the new brand “Inspirato with American Express,” available to all consumers
with special benefits to American Express^® Cardmembers. The new partnership
is designed to accelerate Inspirato’s growth and raise awareness with relevant
consumers.

“Inspirato and American Express share a similar passion for creating
exceptional experiences for members, and delivering best-in-class service.
This partnership is an opportunity for us to introduce consumers to an
innovative concept in luxury travel, offer American Express Cardmembers
special benefits, and share in the future success of Inspirato,” said Eric
Feldstein, executive vice president, Enterprise Growth, American Express.

Launched in 2011, and backed by prestigious private equity partners including
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Institutional Venture Partners, Inspirato
is the first luxury destination club to lease rather than own its properties –
and as a result, avoid the six-figure, up-front fees common in the industry.
Members enjoy personalized pre-trip vacation planning and on-site concierge
services, and pay members-only nightly rates – often at significant savings –
to vacation in exquisite homes that average $3.6 million in value and are
exclusively managed by Inspirato.

“Our club is specifically designed for people who want the spaciousness and
privacy of a multimillion-dollar villa while on vacation but are not willing
to sacrifice the five-star service received at the finest hotels,” explains
Brent Handler, Inspirato’s co-founder and CEO. “Our members are not scouring
the Internet looking for the least expensive online rental. They place high
value on the peace of mind that comes from vacationing with a private club.”

Inspirato has attracted more than 3,000 members since its inception, including
some of the most affluent travelers in the U.S. “We are excited to partner
with American Express, a company with world-class marketing capabilities and
brand expertise, as we look to grow the club’s membership options and enhance
our vacation experiences,” said Brent Handler.

Inspirato offers private vacation homes, luxury hotel partners and adventure
travel experiences in such world-class destinations as Aspen, St. Barts,
Nantucket, Sonoma, Los Cabos, Maldives, Tuscany, Maui and Provence.
Additionally, the club features exclusive members-only benefits and
privileges, including special access to vetted partner venues, such as
high-end spas, golf clubs and children’s clubs; discounted pricing with
private air and luxury transportation services; and VIP treatment at elite
events worldwide. Inspirato provides different membership options for
consumers to customize their personal travel needs and for businesses to use
the club for company retreats, incentive reward trips and event planning
services.

Inspirato has been recognized as one of “America’s Most Promising Companies”
by Forbes magazine, and won the vacation homes category in Robb Report’s “Best
of the Best 2012.”

To celebrate the new partnership, starting today, American Express Cardmembers
can join Inspirato and receive $2,500 off the club’s one-time initiation fee
for any membership type, and $400 off the club’s annual membership fee when
paying with their American Express^® Card. For more information, including
offer terms and conditions, please visit www.inspirato.com/amex.

About Inspirato with American Express

Inspirato with American Express is a private club for luxury travelers who
expect exceptional experiences when they vacation. Our members enjoy exquisite
vacation properties, highly personalized service and the luxury of certainty
when they travel with the club. Learn more about our exclusive collection of
private vacation homes, member-only rates and rich club benefits and
privileges by visiting www.inspirato.com.

About American Express

American Express is a global services company, providing customers with access
to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business
success. Learn more at americanexpress.com and connect with us on
facebook.com/americanexpress, foursquare.com/americanexpress,
linkedin.com/companies/american-express, twitter.com/americanexpress, and
youtube.com/americanexpress.

Inspirato^® is owned by Inspirato LLC. All products and services offered and
rendered by Inspirato^® are provided solely by Inspirato LLC or its agents and
affiliates, and not by the American Express Company or its subsidiaries or
affiliates.

Contact:

American Express
Charlotte Fuller, 347-446-0240 (m)
Director, Public Affairs and Communications
charlotte.fuller@aexp.com
or
Inspirato
Christine Rafanelli, 720-281-8175 (m)
Senior Public Relations Manager
crafanelli@inspirato.com