Marriott partners with Visa to offer free nights

Marriott International has partnered with Visa to offer guests a third night free when booking a two-night stay at its hotels in the Middle East and Africa.

As part of the deal, which continues until September 14 2012, guests who book their stay using a Visa debit or credit card will also automatically receive a 20% discount on all food and beverages in selected hotel outlets.

Jeff Strachan, vice president sales and marketing, Marriott International Middle East & North Africa, said: "Marriott customers have an eye for luxury but they also appreciate great value. We have 27 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 Middle East and Africa.

“It stands to reason that we should look for every opportunity to allow our guests continued enjoyment of our world class locations, food, beverages and service for a little less. We are delighted to be working with Visa to do just that."

Karim Beg, Visa’s head of regional marketing for MENA, said: “Added benefits and discounts are one of the best ways to reward our Visa cardholders, both here and overseas, so we are delighted to partner with Marriott hotels across the regional to enhance everyone’s holiday experience and offer great savings through the summer.”