Visa’s Middle East cardholders planning a trip this summer or seeking a fine dining experience in the UAE can take advantage of special travel and dining offers with a host of world-class partners. Visa cardholders can benefit from exclusive travel deals when paying with a Visa card at Marriott Hotels & Resorts, The Chedi Muscat – the exclusive beach resort, and Budget Rent a Car in addition to fine dining offers at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and The Fairmont Dubai. These are only some of Visa’s fabulous privileges exclusive to Visa cardholders this summer season. GCC cardholders can visit www.visamiddleeast.com for more information on Visa’s exciting array of rewarding travel and entertainment offers for 2007.
From now until October 15, 2007, Visa cardholders booking a room at the Stay for BreakfastTM rate at any of the participating Marriott Hotels & Resorts properties worldwide will have the exclusive opportunity to be rewarded US$ 100 Bonus Bucks to be redeemed against the next consecutive two-night stay at any of its hotels around the globe. Also open to all Visa cardholders, discerning travellers planning a getaway to the magnificent Hajar mountain ranges of Oman, can avail of exclusive packages for a two-night stay at The Chedi Muscat. From June 1 to September 30, 2007, cardholders booking their enticing two-night stay starting at OR 299 net for a Serai Superior Room will also receive breakfast for two, one dinner for two during the stay, 25% off spa treatments and the opportunity to upgrade to the Chedi Deluxe Room or Chedi Club Suite at a special discounted rate.
Furthermore, to provide extra value and complement hotel stays in the Middle East, Budget Rent a Car is offering Visa cardholders the opportunity to choose either a 25% discount plus a free upgrade or a 35% discount and the chance to win a free two-week car rental anywhere in Europe or the Middle East. The offer, valid from May 1 to September 30, is for car rentals in the GCC, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and Egypt.
Alternatively, Visa is offering a selection of fine dining offers to suit a range of palettes. From June 1 to September 30, 2007 cardholders can enjoy a three-course dinner at Mosaico in Jumeirah Emirates Towers for only AED 150 net per person with the flexibility to select the three courses of one’s choice from its popular a la carte menu featuring fine cuisine with an Italian twist. In addition, cardholders can alternatively choose to dine at any of Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s five signature restaurants and avail of special offers. For the same period, a table of four diners pays for only three or a group of eight can dine and pay for five when paying with a Visa card. From now and until December 31, 2007, The Fairmont Dubai is also offering an exclusive 20% discount for Visa cardholders who dine at the Bacchus Italian restaurant or at Cascades.
Commenting on the exclusive deals available to Visa cardholders for summer 2007, Stephen Coakley, Marketing Communications Manager for Visa International in the Middle East, said: “Visa continuously strives to enhance the travel and entertainment experience by partnering with renowned hotels around the world to offer added-value to our growing cardholder base. Our offers with Marriott Hotels and Resorts around the world and The Chedi Muscat are ones we believe many of our cardholders wishing to travel will benefit from and enjoy during the summer. In addition, our dining offers in the UAE can add-value to our cardholders’ entertainment experience. These partnerships form a great platform for us because they appeal to so many of our cardholders, who love to travel both in the region and abroad. Our special deal with Budget Rent a Car also allows our customers to get more value out of their holiday and experience the convenience of paying with card rather than cash.”
“With the growing number of GCC travellers visiting holiday destinations around the world, Visa focuses on providing a range of travel offers among its comprehensive portfolio of travel, lifestyle and shopping offers which suit their differing tastes and have strong regional appeal. Our special travel offers are designed to promote card usage and strengthen customer relationships by providing added-value,” added Coakley.
The exclusive partnership with Marriott Hotels & Resorts allows Visa cardholders to take advantage of the special deal at any of the hundreds of properties belonging to Marriott, JW Marriott, Renaissance Hotels & Resorts and Courtyard located in some of the world’s most desirable holiday destinations.
