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Posted Jan 14, 2010

Haiti Needs Your Help

A somber moment from our usual glib. The pictures and news reports coming from Haiti are shocking to say the least. North America's poorest country (indeed, one of the world's poorest countries) has been rocked by a brutal earthquake of epic proportions. I encourage all of our readers to take a brief moment to assess their position in life and consider donating to the Red Cross in order to help the relief efforts in Haiti.

American Airlines has announced a mileage bonus for all donations to the Red Cross at aa.com. If that makes the difference, go for it. I hope that all of us in the travel industry will take a moment to help. Haiti is hardly a glamorous destination of five-star hotels and private jets--far from it. But the people of Haiti are in their darkest hour and now is our time to shine.

These insights are excerpted with permission from Tom Botts' Hudson Crossing blog.

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Re: Haiti Needs Your Help

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Lauren

Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International announced they will allow loyalty members to donate their rewards points to the American Red Cross.

For Starwood Preferred Guests donations are:

· 4,000 points = $50
· 8,000 points = $100
· 12,000 points = $150
· 16,000 points = $200

For Marriott Rewards Points donations are:

· 18,000 =$50
· 33,000 = $100
· 60,000 = $250
· 180,000 = $1000