Bangkok--4 Jul--Spark Communications
Visa is dedicated to delivering exceptional luxury experiences to meet the lifestyle needs of Visa Premium cardholders with the 2011 Premium Access program.
Below are some of the highlights of Visa 2011 Premium Access program.
REGIONAL PROGRAMS
UNIQUE TRAVEL
- Visa Escapes: Visa Infinite, Visa Signature and Visa Platinum cardholders get to choose from six unique travel packages specially put together by Visa. Itineraries range from explorations of the ancient Egyptian pyramids led by an Egyptologist to tours of the Great Vineyards of France.
- Leading Experiences: A complete luxury vacation experience can be arranged for Visa Infinite cardholders when they stay at some of the 430 iconic hotels, resorts and spas represented by The Leading Hotels of the World. Among the special experiences which can be arranged is a night at the Coco Chanel Suite at the Ritz in Paris combined with a visit to Ms. Chanel’s private apartments.
TRAVEL PROGRAMS
- Hotels and Villas
- Visa — The Leading Hotels of the World Program: Visa Infinite cardholders enjoy two nights for the price of one at suites in more than 20 Leading Hotels as well as complimentary Leaders Club membership with their first stay at more than 430 Leading Hotels around the world.
- Visa Luxury Hotel Collection: Visa Infinite and Visa Signature cardholders enjoy special privileges including room upgrades upon arrival, complimentary continental breakfast and VIP Guest status.
- Private Homes and Villas: Visa Premium cardholders enjoy complimentary nights at popular resort destinations including Phuket, Koh Samui, Bali, Lombok and Sri Lanka.
- Airport Shopping
- Visa Premium cardholders enjoy special discounts at DFS Galleria Bali, Japan Duty Free Stores at Narita Airport, King Power Duty Free at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, Lotte Duty Free Shops and the Flying Emporium at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
- Airport Travel Assist
- Visa Airport SpeedPass: Visa Premium cardholders enjoy the convenience and efficiency of fast track immigration at 290 international airports with special discounts off published rates.
- Car Rental
- Visa Premium cardholders enjoy special savings at Avis and Hertz.
GOLF PROGRAMS
- Visa Infinite Complimentary Golf: Enjoy unlimited complimentary golf at nine distinguished golf clubs in nine markets including Singapore, Thailand and United Arab Emirates.
- Visa Signature 50 percent Discounted Golf: Enjoy 50 percent discount off published green fees at six renowned golf clubs in five markets including Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand.
- Visa 30 percent off Green Fees at 300 Clubs Worldwide Access: Valid for all Visa Premium cardholders.
SELECTED LOCAL MARKET PROGRAMS
- Cruises
- Ocean Marina Yacht: Visa Infinite cardholders get 20 percent discount on yacht charter and 10 percent discount on selected sailing packages.
- Entertainment
- Thai Ticket Major: Visa Infinite and Visa Signature cardholders will enjoy 15 percent discount on tickets for participating events and can book tickets through Thai Ticket Major 24 hours before public sale.
- Healthcare
- Bangkok Hospital: Visa Infinite and Visa Signature cardholders will enjoy one-for-one health packages or complimentary ward upgrades.
- Golf
- Alpine Golf & Sports Club: Visa Infinite cardholders will enjoy complimentary green fees on weekdays and weekends.
- Navathanee Golf Club: Visa Infinite cardholders will enjoy complimentary green fees on weekdays and weekends.
- Thai Country Club: Visa Infinite cardholders can enjoy complimentary Golf until 31st December 2011
- Insurance
- Dhipaya Insurance: Visa Infinite and Visa Signature cardholders will receive a treatment mask voucher from Vejthai Hospital as well as a THB500 voucher for check-ups and a THB500 voucher for an anti-aging program.
Lifestyle
- InterContinental Hotel, Conrad Hotel, and Plaza Athenee Hotel in Bangkok: Visa Infinite cardholders are granted complimentary access at any time to the executive club floors.
- Travel
- MJETS: Visa Infinite cardholders enjoy special discounts on chartered flights.
- Travelone: Visa Infinite and Visa Signature cardholders traveling on Thai Airways can enjoy 10 percent discount on all return international airfares. Cardholders will also receive two complimentary domestic return economy tickets with every purchase of two First or Business class return international airfares.
- Shopping
- Gaysorn: Visa Premium cardholders enjoy special discounts at participating stores.
- Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association: Visa Premium cardholders who spend THB15,000 and above in a single receipt at Gaysorn, Erawan Bangkok, Central World and/or President Tower will receive two complimentary THB500 dining vouchers.
- Villa Market: Visa Premium cardholders will have access to monthly promotions. VS and VI cardholders receive complimentary seasonal fruit basket with a minimum single receipt spend of THB 5,000
- Dining:
- Visa Infinite and Visa Signature cardholders enjoy exclusive discounts and/or complimentary food and drinks at some of the best hotel restaurants in Thailand including Conrad Bangkok, Four Seasons and The Westin Grande Sukhumvit
For more information and to view the full list of Visa 2011 Premium Access programs please visitwww.visa-asia.com/premium.
For further media information, please contact:
Waruch-on Manomairat
Spark Communications
Tel: 02 653 2717-9
Email:
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