Hertz and American Express Offer New Weekly 'Ski Freedom Rate'
29 November 1999
Hertz Teams Up with American Express with Its New Weekly $299 'Ski Freedom Rate' for a Sport Utility Vehicle and One-Day Ski Lift TicketPARK RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 29 -- Effective immediately, through February 15, 2000 and available exclusively to American Express(R) Cardmembers, The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest car rental company, has announced its new weekly "Ski Freedom Rate" of $299 that includes a Ford Explorer or similar vehicle, a one-day ski lift ticket valid at 36 ski resorts across the country, a ski/snow board rack and unlimited mileage. The promotion is available at participating US locations in Albany, NY; Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM; Bangor, ME; Boston, MA; Aspen, Colorado Springs, Denver, Durango, Eagle, and Hayden, CO; Flagstaff, AZ; Hartford, CT; Manchester, NH; Portland, ME; Reno, NV; Sacramento, CA; and Salt Lake City, UT. In Canada, the promotion is valid at participating locations in Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver. For rentals in Canada, the "Ski Freedom Rate" is CN$339. Advance reservations are recommended and black-out periods may apply. When making reservations, customers must ask for AXSKI. "We're excited to offer Hertz customers and American Express Cardmembers the opportunity to enjoy our popular 'Freedom Rate,' which we've designed specifically for our avid ski customers," commented Frank Camacho, Staff Vice President Marketing for Hertz. "American Express has worked closely with Hertz to develop an exciting, valuable ski promotion exclusively for Cardmembers that can be accessed at a host of locations," said Judith King-Murray, Vice President, Travel Industries for American Express. Hertz' "Ski Freedom Rate" requires a Saturday night keep with a minimum of a five-day rental. Current arriving airline ticket may be required. Ski/Snowboard racks are subject to availability and, rates are subject to change without notice. Customers may obtain more information on this new promotion by calling Hertz' toll-free number at 800-654-3131 or their travel agent or by visiting Hertz' Web site at hertz.com. Hertz operates a fleet of 550,000 vehicles from more than 6,300 locations in more than 140 countries. American Express is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a world leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, financial planning, investment products, insurance and international banking. For more information, visit http://www.americanexpress.com. Participating Resorts Canada Big White Marmot Basin Silver Star Stoneham Mountain Resort Sun Peaks Lake Tahoe, CA Heavenly Valley Squaw Valley Colorado Aspen Mountain Aspen Highlands Buttermilk Snowmass Copper Mountain Resort Steamboat Springs Telluride Beaver Creek Breckenridge Keystone Vail Resort Winter Park Idaho Sun Valley Maine Sugarloaf/USA Sunday River Montana The Big Mountain Big Sky Resort New Hampshire Attitash Bear Peak New Mexico Angel Fire Resort Taos Utah Deer Valley Park City Mountain Resort The Canyons Vermont Killington/Pico Mount Snow/Haystack Sugarbush Wyoming Jackson Hole Snow King