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AH&LA and BP Business Solutions partnership saves members up to 6.5 cents per gallon of gas

Published September 15, 2008

Washington — As high gas prices place a strain on the hospitality industry, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has launched a strategic partnership with BP Business Solutions offering a comprehensive fuel savings and management plan.  The BP Business Solutions Universal Fuel MasterCard^® offers savings of up to 6.5 cents on every gallon of gasoline and diesel purchased at approximately 11,400 BP and ARCO locations nationwide, or anywhere MasterCard^® is accepted. 

The BP Business Solutions Universal Fuel MasterCard^® also allows companies to effectively manage employee fuel purchasing, offering cardholders control over how, when, and where the card is used, and customizing and blocking unauthorized charges.  The card’s customizable monitoring settings are flexible and are utilized to provide a cost savings at any gas pump in the United States.

“Given the current fluctuating economic state and gas prices, we’re confident this partnership with BP addresses many of our members’ needs for a comprehensive and cost-effective fuel management plan,” said AH&LA executive vice president and COO, Pam Inman, IOM, CAE.  “We encourage hoteliers and hotel companies across the country to take advantage of this opportunity as a way to ensure their continued profitability and maintain the same high degree of operations and guest service standards.” 

“We are proud to partner with the American Hotel & Lodging Association by offering them this special discount to their members,” said Roy Parsons, BP Association Sales Manager.  “Our BP Business Solutions Fuel MasterCard^® will help members save money on fuel purchases while at the same time, aiding them helping them manage their gas consumption and finances in a more efficient manner.”

To enroll in this AH&LA program, call (800) 348-7959 and reference program 840.  For more information about this and other member programs and benefits, or to sign up for membership, please visit the AH&LA Website or email membership@ahla.com .

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