Visa has launched a new website, visagreatbreaks.com, a one-stop online resource for Visa cardholders' travel-related needs.

Published: 10 Jun 2008

Visa has launched a new website, visagreatbreaks.com, a one-stop online resource for Visa cardholders' travel-related needs.

visagreatbreaks.com is linked with MSN's new online channel Destinations. This is the first time in Asia Pacific that MSN has worked with a partner to offer a channel where travelers can retrieve and share information on travel locations.

Singapore is the first country in the Asia Pacific region to launch visagreatbreaks.com with subsequent launches planned for early 2009.

Visa cardholders anywhere in the world can now research, plan and book their travel arrangements online through the site, and take advantage of special travel deals and Visa offers.

June Seah, regional head, Acceptance, Visa International said the company partnered with MSN because it has an extensive reach, a strong subscriber base and tools such as a mobile application and a desktop gadget that enable instant access to, and download of, travel information.

"Combined with the features of Visagreatbreaks.com, the travel resource will help our cardholders save their precious time and money," said Seah.

In addition, Visa cardholders and visitors to "Destinations" can sign up to MSN alerts for information on exclusive travel deals and Visa offers through Windows Live Messenger, Windows Messenger or through e-mail. Videos on travel locations will also be made available on Destinations. Cardholders will be able to download applications through a mobile phone or through the desktop to access travel or accommodation offers whether they are at home or on the go. The application and gadget will be released later this year.