The Gold Points Reward Network program, operated by Gold Points Corporation, a subsidiary of Carlson Marketing Worldwide, itself a subsidiary of Carlson Companies, today announced that any outstanding Gold Points can be redeemed until 11:59 p.m. Central time, December 31, 2008, at which time the program will end and all program operations will cease. This does not apply to the Carlson Hotels goldpoints plus program.

Gold Points Reward Network stopped issuing points at the end of March this year. Members of the program will be able to redeem their points for merchandise and gift cards, or exchange them for points in frequent flier programs and other loyalty programs, through December 31, 2008. For more information about these and other redemption opportunities, visit www.goldpoints.com.

Gold Points Reward Network members with questions are encouraged to visit www.goldpoints.com or contact the Gold Points Reward Network Call Center at feedback@goldpoints.com.