Major hotel group Marriott International and American Express Middle East have jointly announced the launch of a summer promotion campaign that offers American Express cardmembers exclusive benefits at 88 Marriott properties across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia this summer.

Under the terms of the campaign, American Express cardmembers wishing to explore tourist destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe will be eligible for three nights stay for the price of two, at any Marriott hotel participating in the promotion. Additionally, cardmembers can avail complimentary and unlimited Internet access, 20 percent off on hotel food and beverages, and complimentary food for children under 12. The promotion also offers complementary access to pools and gym facilities as well as savings of 20 percent on spa treatments or massages.

The three-month "Be Free with Marriott and American Express" campaign continues till Sept. 13, and is available on bookings made with all American Express cards, including consumer and corporate cards across the global network.

"American Express Middle East is committed to providing outstanding service, benefits and worldwide customer care to our cardmembers, and the brand has become synonymous with travel, rewards and access," said Usman Arif, VP, merchant partnership, American Express.

Mark Satterfield, COO, Marriott International MEA, said: "We have 43 properties in the region, and our business could never succeed without the thousands of loyal customers we regularly welcome back to our hotels across the MEA."