Originally Posted by
LondonElite
...also, I don't understand the logic of compensating the OP with points he's missed out on. If the property doesn't take Amex, that's the end of it.
Because the sales messaging of the Aspire card is "use at Hiltons (et al) WORLDWIDE", not "use at Hiltons worldwide except Belize".
There is no local regulation or law preventing this property from accepting AMEX and Hilton has made an explicit choice to market an AMEX card as useable at all of their properties.
The scenario is literally the same as if Hilton had chosen to partner with UnionPay* for a Chinese branded card and some US property decided they only wanted to accept AMEX/VISA/MC. Hilton would have set up an reasonable expectation and then not lived up to that expectation.
*As an aside, UnionPay actually processes through Discover in the US.