ZUJI Partners MasterCard

ZUJI and MasterCard Worldwide have entered into a two-year strategic collaboration across Asia Pacific that will offer MasterCard cardholders in the region exclusive deals and packages across ZUJI’s global network of over 400 airlines and 63,000 hotels.

Travel has consistently ranked among the top purchasing priorities for consumers across Asia Pacific, with one in four consumers across the region looking to pack their bags for a getaway, according to MasterCard survey findings. The alliance between ZUJI and MasterCard caters not only to the strong appetite for travel, but also taps into the burgeoning online travel booking market in Asia Pacific which is expected to hit a value of US$51.6 billion in 2011 and grow by 30% to 40% a year going forward .

“When MasterCard cardholders book via ZUJI, they are ensured of accurate, competitively priced and instantly confirmed bookings for flights and hotels. ZUJI has a wide and extensive global network of airlines and hotels selection to match our deep understanding of travelers across the Asia Pacific region. As the leading online travel portal, ZUJI is continually reviewing and innovating our product offerings in order to meet the rising expectations of sophisticated travelers,” said Roshan Mendis, President of ZUJI Asia Pacific.

Aside from enjoying MasterCard exclusive airfares and hotel rates, MasterCard cardholders can also look forward to the following benefits when booking with ZUJI:

 MasterCard Everyday Savings – Book a flight with ZUJI using your MasterCard card and receive a US$20 hotel e-voucher applicable on your next hotel booking with ZUJI.

 MasterCard Mondays – Book a hotel with ZUJI using your MasterCard card and enjoy 10% off in the form of credit rebates.

 An Experience of a Lifetime – Book a flight or hotel at zuji.com.sg between 14 to 30 April 2011 or on zuji.com.hk between 18 April to 8 May and stand a chance to win a trip to catch the UEFA Champions League Final at Wembley 2011 in London.

Nagesh Devata, vice president, Market Development, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, MasterCard Worldwide, said, “Consumers are increasingly planning their entire vacation online. Our own research has shown that air tickets are among the top purchases consumers make online. By aligning with ZUJI, one of the region’s leading online travel agencies, MasterCard is making the online travel planning process easier and more valuable to cardholders. This strategic collaboration with ZUJI is another example of MasterCard’s commitment to give cardholders Priceless benefits.”

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