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MasterCard Worldwide is
currently offering its cardholders over 70,000 great prizes worth over MOP 3 million in line with its inaugural
“The Best of Macau 2006” campaign.
The campaign, which began
in September 2006, aims to bring MasterCard cardholders the best shopping and dining experience when
visiting Macau. It will provide MasterCard cardholders the chance to win an annual helicopter pass or TurboJET tickets between Hong Kong
and Macau, as well as, enjoy exclusive discounts and complimentary gifts when they make purchases with their
MasterCard card.
Danny Cheung, vice president and business manager, Greater China, MasterCard Worldwide,
said, “Macau is fast becoming a major cultural and tourist destination. With this, we are committed to
provide our cardholders exciting and memorable experiences when they visit the historical city.
We are delighted to collaborate with the Travel Industry Council of Macau and Macau
Association of Retailers and Tourism Services and look forward to promoting Macau as a premier shopping
and tourist destination.”
With the support of the Travel Industry Council of Macau and Macau Association of Retailers and
Tourism Services, MasterCard cardholders will receive various benefits at over 50 merchants in
Macau. The campaign will run until 31 December 2006..
As part of “The Best of Macau 2006” campaign, MasterCard has appointed Macau-born twins cum
famous artistes – Soler – to be the MasterCard “The Best of Macau 2006” Ambassadors. The twins
will collaborate with MasterCard to promote the retail and tourism industry in
Macau.
By simply using their MasterCard card, consumers can enjoy:
- Receiving discounts or complimentary gifts from select “The Best of Macau
2006” merchants, ranging from dining, entertainment, beauty, shopping and
travel.
- For every purchase of MOP 200 (approximately
HK$ 194) made to their MasterCard card, receive a “scratch and win” card, which will provide
instant rewards equaling to a total value of over MOP 3 million at participating merchants. Gift items include complimentary meal
vouchers, further discounts or one night's stay in an executive suite at the Grand Emperor
Hotel in Macau.
- Winning a round-trip TurboJET ticket between Hong Kong and Macau, by simply calling or
sending an SMS to a designated MasterCard number. Winners will be drawn every Friday
during the campaign period to receive a round-trip TurboJET ticket. A total of 50 tickets will
be given away each week for 11 weeks until 30 November 2006.
- Standing the chance to win a Lucky Draw Grand Prize, which will be announced at the end of
the campaign. One lucky cardholder will receive a grand prize of an annual pass to fly on a
helicopter between Hong Kong and Macau once every month.
In line with the campaign, MasterCard has also launched “The Best of Macau Awards 2006”
contest to give recognition to merchants for their products and service quality. During the
campaign, MasterCard cardholders visiting Macau will be invited to vote for merchants for select
categories who they feel should win an award. When selecting their favorite restaurant, hotel,
souvenir shop, spa and top entertainment spot, MasterCard cardholders will also double their
chance of winning the Grand Lucky Draw prize.
“Rewarding merchants is our way of thanking them for their support over the years. With this, we
believe that consumers’ reviews would be ideal as it would be based on their experience with the
merchants,” said Cheung.
An Awards ceremony announcing the winners will be held in Macau in mid-December 2006.
MasterCard has been the Official Card of the Malaysian Mega Sale Carnival (MMSC) since 2000,
the Great Singapore Sale since 2004 and the Taipei Great Sale as of 2006.
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