Visa goes for gold with 2008 Olympic promotion

By using their Visa card to book online with Etihad Airways until June 15, Visa cardholders will be automatically entered into a draw to win a VIP package to Beijing to watch sporting history.

The VIP package includes a luxurious four-day stay in Beijing during the Olympic Games, tickets to the Games as well as return business class tickets on Etihad Airways, five star luxury accommodation at the Westin Beijing and guided tours of China's ancient capital city.

Commenting on the exclusive promotion available to Visa cardholders, Norliza Kassim, Head of Marketing, Middle East and North Africa, said:

"Visa continuously strives to develop promotions that offer value to our cardholders and provide unique experiences. As one of the official partners of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Visa is providing cardholders with the opportunity to experience the world's greatest sporting event and witness sporting history in the making."

In addition, the Beijing Olympics VIP package includes access to the exclusive sponsor hospitality programme, Team Visa athletic appearances, Visa Olympic themed gifts, and Visa Olympic pre-paid cards.

Visa's Olympic Games promotion is the latest in a series of offers available exclusively to Visa cardholders this summer.

As a worldwide Olympic partner, Visa will continue to be the exclusive card of the Olympic games and official payment service of the International Olympic Committee with Visa being the only card accepted at all Olympic venues for all official Olympic-related transactions.

Visa has been the official payment service of the last 10 Olympic Games - Calgary, Seoul, Albertville, Barcelona, Lillehammer, Atlanta, Nagano, Sydney, Salt Lake City, Athens and Torino.