Travel News: The Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection (VSLHC) gives Visa Signature cardholders the benefit of luxury travel.

The new premium travel tool allows cardholders to find, book and enjoy unique benefits at a hand-selected group of prestigious properties around the world.

The program features both large resort hotels as well as boutique hotels. Booking through the program gives cardholders the following benefits: the best available rate, a room upgrade, VIP guest status, complimentary valet parking or Internet access, a food and beverage voucher, complimentary continental breakfast, and late checkout privileges.

"Travel benefits consistently rank at the top of our Visa Signature cardholders' lists of preferred perks," said Stacey Pinkerd, Head of Global Consumer Products Strategy, Visa Inc. "The Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection enhances Visa Signature's ability to meet the lifestyles of today's affluent cardholder with access to the travel perks they value most. Whether planning a weekend getaway or a family vacation, Visa Signature cardholders can have confidence their accommodations will meet their expectations."

Properties featured in the collection will be appraised annually to ensure VSLHC standards are met. Current hotels offered include the Burj al Arab in Dubai, the Amanpuri in Thailand, The Setai in Miami, and The Pierre in New York.

The announcement marks the arrival of Visa's first global premium travel benefit. Currently available only to US cardholders, the program will eventually be introduced to Visa cardholders in other regions. Learn more at Visa Signture Hotels.