Bangkok--9 Dec--Spark Communications
Visa Announces 2010 FIFA World Cup? South Africa Promotions in Thailand Exciting promotions planned for Thailand Visa cardholders leading up to the FIFA World Cup
As a global FIFA partner, Visa has kicked off its “Spend and Win a trip to the 2010 FIFA World Cup” promotion. From 18 December 2009 to 31 March 2010, Visa Credit, Visa Debit and Visa Prepaid cardholders in Thailand will stand a chance to win a trip[1] to watch a 2010 FIFA World Cup Quarter Final match in South Africa with their partner, when they spend on their Visa cards. There are 11 packages, each valued at more than 350,000 baht, to be won.
Visa Credit and Visa Prepaid cardholders will get one chance per qualifying transaction. Visa Debit cardholders will receive three chances to win and so too will cardholders who use their Visa cards overseas. No minimum spend is required.
Somboon Krobteeranon, Country Manager, Thailand, Visa said, “You can practically feel the anticipation rising here in Thailand as we draw closer to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. It is a global event and Visa is excited to offer Thai fans an opportunity to join in the excitement and win packages to a FIFA World Cup Quarter Final match.”
To qualify, Visa cardholders will need to send an SMS to 454-1904[2], register online at www.visa.co.th/fifapromotion or return a coupon printed in newspaper advertisements by mail. Winners will be notified by phone and registered mail.
Catch the 2010 FIFA World Cup Live
For those who wish to join their team in South Africa, there are multiple ways to purchase tickets for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
1. By participating in FIFA’s Third Ticket Sales Phase (December 5, 2009 — January 22, 2010). Learn more by visiting www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/ticketing/index.html
2. Tickets can be purchased through FIFA’s Tour Operators Program at one of more than 50 participating tour operators. A full list of official participating tour operators can be found at www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/ticketing/01/03/02/39/pto_5.8.2009.pdf
3. Through MATCH Hospitality (http://hospitality.fifa.com/MatchHospitality.aspx), FIFA’s worldwide exclusive Official Hospitality Program provider for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. Hospitality Packages including match tickets are sold for all 64 2010 FIFA World Cup matches.
4. For fans looking to follow their country during the duration of the event, there is a Team Specific Ticket Series (https://pmatickets.fifa.com/) packages available for purchase.
For all methods of purchase, tickets are subject to availability.
Corporate customers can purchase hospitality packages that include a 2010 FIFA World Cup match ticket with certain onsite match-day hospitality services which may include food, beverages and preferential parking. Travel and accommodation are not included in the hospitality packages but they are available upon request. Customers can learn more about hospitality packages by visiting www.FIFA.com/hospitality.
Visa and Emirates Airline Final Match promotion
Visa has also created an exclusive opportunity for those passionate and lucky football fans whose team advances to the FIFA World Cup Final Match.
Visa and Emirates Airline are offering Visa Infinite cardholders, in Thailand, an exclusive five (5) percent discount on FIFA World Cup Final Match packages when they book through Emirates Airline at www.emirates.com/visafifapackages.[3] A total of 100 (two person) packages are being offered worldwide and will remain available until February 28, 2010, or until packages sell out. Each package includes roundtrip airfare from an Emirates gateway city (economy, business or first class) via Dubai to Johannesburg and two Category 1 match tickets for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final Match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. To ensure Visa cardholders have the opportunity to truly immerse themselves in the FIFA World Cup experience, additional package amenities include: transportation to/from the airport and hotel, and a three night hotel stay.
Note to Editors:
1. Cardholders are advised to be cautious of unauthorized operators claiming to sell tickets to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Tickets to the tournament can only be sold by companies who are commercially affiliated with FIFA including official FIFA Sponsors and Commercial Affiliates. More information can be found by visiting the Authorized Ticket Sales Channel page on FIFA.com: www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/ticketing/authorisedticket.html.
VISA AND FIFA:
Visa is the preferred card for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Visa credit, debit and prepaid cards will be the only payment cards accepted, along with cash, at all 2010 FIFA stadiums and the onsite stadium merchandise booths.
Visa’s partnership with FIFA links the world’s leading payment brand, and football, the world’s leading sport, and creates business building opportunities for its partners and financial institution clients. Visa has been a FIFA Partner since 2007, with global rights to a broad range of FIFA events and competitions such as the FIFA World Cup, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, FIFA Confederations Cup, the FIFA Club World Cup, the FIFA U-20 World Cup, the FIFA U-17 World Cup, the FIFA Interactive World Cup, the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and the FIFA Futsal World Cup.
About Visa
Visa is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to fast, secure and reliable digital currency. Underpinning digital currency is one of the world’s most advanced processing networks—VisaNet—that is capable of handling more than 10,000 transactions a second, with fraud protection for consumers and guaranteed payment for merchants. Visa is not a bank, and does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa’s innovations, however, enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: Pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. For more information, visit www.corporate.visa.com.
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[1] Each package includes two Economy Class return air tickets to Cape Town, match tickets, four-day three-night stay at a four-star hotel, pre-match hospitality, $150 Visa Money card, airport meet-and-greet, all necessary transportation and Visa FIFA themed merchandise.
[2] Mechanics: Text V(space) follow with the first 7 digits and 4 last digits of Visa card and approval code to 454 1904
[3] For terms and conditions, please visit www.emirates.com/visafifapackages.