Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and MasterCard International are excited to reward travelers with 5,000 AAdvantage(R) miles just for sleeping in true comfort this holiday season. Now through January 8, 2004, guests who stay at any participating Sheraton, Monday through Thursday, will receive 5,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles when they pay for their entire stay with a valid MasterCard(R) card. Not only will guests receive 5,000 AAdvantage miles, but they will enjoy a good night`s sleep in Sheraton`s newest signature, the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper(SM) Bed. To take advantage of this holiday special bonus offer MasterCard cardholders can register at www.sheraton.com/mcbonus.

“We are proud to team up with MasterCard and American Airlines during one of the busiest travel times of the year while providing our Sheraton guests with a true travel value this holiday season,” says Jennifer McCarthy, Vice President Marketing Partnerships Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “We look forward to working with MasterCard and the AAdvantage program on this and other Starwood marketing initiatives that can deliver significant value to our guests.”

“Thanks to Sheraton, travelers will sleep in style this holiday season while dreaming-up 5,000 ways to enjoy 5,000 AAdvantage miles earned by simply choosing to pay with a MasterCard card,” adds Beth Ward, group vice president, North America Acceptance, MasterCard International. “The Sheraton/AAdvantage promotion gives travelers yet another reason to leave cash at home, and instead rely on a MasterCard for all their travel, lodging and entertainment payment needs.”

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