https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/visa/ Visa News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:17:14+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blacklane-joins-visa-global-travel-program-in-dubai-and-abu-dhabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blacklane-joins-visa-global-travel-program-in-dubai-and-abu-dhabi/ Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, has joined Visa’s Global Travel Program in Dubai, expanding access to luxury mobility benefits for international Visa cardholders visiting the UAE. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:32:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/det-and-visa-sign-strategic-collaboration-for-tourism-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/det-and-visa-sign-strategic-collaboration-for-tourism-growth/ The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to facilitate further increases in international tourism inflows and elevate the visitor experience across the city. Signed during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, the MoU will harness Visa’s data-driven insights to optimise marketing campaigns, streamline tourism services, and deliver tailored promotions for visitors. Tue, 06 May 2025 05:36:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-skywards-and-visa-forge-exclusive-partnership-to-enhance-travel-re/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-skywards-and-visa-forge-exclusive-partnership-to-enhance-travel-re/ Emirates Skywards, the renowned loyalty program of Emirates and flydubai, has unveiled a strategic multi-year partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments. This collaboration aims to strengthen ties with co-brand issuer partners in the GCC region, facilitate personalized rewards, and foster innovation in digital offerings. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:19:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pata-and-visas-finance-and-digital-skills-workshops/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pata-and-visas-finance-and-digital-skills-workshops/ PATA and Visa’s Finance and Digital Skills workshops for tourism SMEs successfully concluded in four destinations Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:16:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabia-expands-its-e-visa-program-to-six-additional-countries1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabia-expands-its-e-visa-program-to-six-additional-countries1/ In a bid to make it easier than ever before to experience the authentic home of Arabia, Saudi Arabia will grant visitor visas to travelers from six newly-eligible countries – Türkiye, Thailand, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, and Mauritius - for leisure, business, and religious (Umrah only) travel. Nationals of these countries can apply for a Saudi visitor visa ahead of their journey via the official e-visa portal at visa.visitsaudi.com.​ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:36:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabia-expands-its-e-visa-program-to-six-additional-countries/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabia-expands-its-e-visa-program-to-six-additional-countries/ In a bid to make it easier than ever before to experience the authentic home of Arabia, Saudi Arabia will grant visitor visas to travelers from six newly-eligible countries – Türkiye, Thailand, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, and Mauritius - for leisure, business, and religious (Umrah only) travel. Nationals of these countries can apply for a Saudi visitor visa ahead of their journey via the official e-visa portal at visa.visitsaudi.com.​ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:36:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-guest-and-visa-renew-their-exclusive-cobrand-partnership-for-seven-y/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-guest-and-visa-renew-their-exclusive-cobrand-partnership-for-seven-y/ Visa will continue to be the exclusive partner for all Etihad Guest branded cards in the UAE, providing unmatched benefits to the cardholders, and innovation in payment experience Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:44:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabia-expands-visitor-e-visa-to-eight-additional-countries/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabia-expands-visitor-e-visa-to-eight-additional-countries/ In a bid to make it easier than ever before to experience the authentic home of Arabia, Saudi Arabia will grant visitor e-visa to travelers from eight newly-eligible countries: Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, South Africa, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan for leisure, business and religious (Umrah only) travel. Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:39:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-and-saudi-tourism-authority-sign-mou-at-arabian-travel-market-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-and-saudi-tourism-authority-sign-mou-at-arabian-travel-market-2023/ The two entities will explore opportunities to establish the first Tourism Data Lab in Saudi Arabia, enable digital payment solutions for tourists, and provide Visa cardholders with exclusive bundles for major tourism events and activations in Saudi Arabia Tue, 02 May 2023 08:28:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pata-and-visa-team-up-to-support-small-and-medium-sized-tourism-businesses/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pata-and-visa-team-up-to-support-small-and-medium-sized-tourism-businesses/ The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is delighted to announce the start of a new collaboration with Visa to extend the Tourism Destination Resilience (TDR) Programme and continue to help build a more resilient and sustainable tourism industry. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 07:10:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-privilege-club-and-visa-launch-a-10-year-exclusive-global-par/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-privilege-club-and-visa-launch-a-10-year-exclusive-global-par/ Qatar Airways Privilege Club has signed a global strategic agreement with Visa, world’s leader in digital payments, part of a new 10-year exclusive partnership. This latest collaboration enables Privilege Club to enhance and expand its portfolio of co-branded payment initiatives with key financial partners across key markets worldwide Mon, 17 Oct 2022 06:59:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thailand-to-extend-visas-to-boost-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thailand-to-extend-visas-to-boost-tourism/ Thailand’s Tourism Ministry wants tourist visas to be extended to boost visitor numbers. The Ministry has proposed extending certain visa validity by 15 days. It wants travellers on the visa-on-arrival scheme to be able to stay for 30 days instead of the current 15 days. Sun, 21 Aug 2022 05:22:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/travel-sector-calls-for-japan-to-reduce-restrictions-to-boost-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/travel-sector-calls-for-japan-to-reduce-restrictions-to-boost-tourism/ Japan has maintained some of the strictest entry regulations throughout the pandemic, but now there are calls to lift restrictions to boost tourism. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:55:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/how-to-arrange-your-eta-to-canada-quickly-and-easily/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/how-to-arrange-your-eta-to-canada-quickly-and-easily/ Will you soon be travelling to the magnificent Canada? Then you will be surprised by its unparalleled beauty. Combine visits to vibrant cities with breathtaking hikes through one of its many National Parks, drive for hours in the middle of vast forests or alongside turquoise lakes, and experience Canadian culture at its best in out-of-the-way villages. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:58:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/agoda-to-offer-interest-free-credit-card-installments/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/agoda-to-offer-interest-free-credit-card-installments/ Global travel platform Agoda has announced its partnership with Visa, the world leader in digital payments, to offer interest-free credit card installments across its booking platform. Agoda will be the first global Online Travel Agency (OTA) to offer this payment option with Visa in the Asia Pacific region. Fri, 13 May 2022 03:30:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-to-launch-new-card-in-partnership-with-accor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-to-launch-new-card-in-partnership-with-accor/ The new card will offer members tailored rewards based on customer preferences and the ability to earn more loyalty points when staying at an Accor property or when making purchases. Wed, 19 Feb 2020 08:58:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-tracks-increase-in-tourism-spend-in-united-arab-emirates/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-tracks-increase-in-tourism-spend-in-united-arab-emirates/ Travellers visiting the United Arab Emirates spent four per cent more last year on their bank cards than in 2017, according to a new report from card company Visa. Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:54:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-uk-households-set-for-travel-spend-boom/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-uk-households-set-for-travel-spend-boom/ A new study commissioned by Visa has forecast significant growth in international travel by UK households in the next decade. UK spend on global travel is predicted to reach £63.4 billion in 2025, up 58 per cent on 2015. On average, each UK household is set to spend £9,300 annually by 2025, up from £6,500 in 2015. Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:36:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-jumeirah-group-sign-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-jumeirah-group-sign-partnership/ Visa and Jumeirah Group have signed a multi-year partnership agreement. As part of the partnership, Visa cardholders across the Middle East and North Africa will have access to a series of value-added cardholder benefits at Jumeirah properties which will be rolled out throughout the course of the agreement. Sun, 10 Apr 2016 08:06:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-visa-reform-as-a-spur-for-economy-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-visa-reform-as-a-spur-for-economy-growth/ In a guest editorial from Chris Dix, chief operating officer, Europe and the Americas at VFS Global, Breaking Travel News here examines how efficient visa processes are the hidden ingredient to economic growth. Thu, 31 Mar 2016 08:58:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-to-introduce-two-year-multiple-entry-visa-for-chinese-tourists/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-to-introduce-two-year-multiple-entry-visa-for-chinese-tourists/ Government officials in the UK have announced a new two-year visa for Chinese nations wishing to visit the country. Beginning on Monday, it will enable visitors from China to make multiple trips to the UK for longer periods, the government said in a statement. Fri, 08 Jan 2016 10:06:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mazagan-beach-resort-signs-visa-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mazagan-beach-resort-signs-visa-partnership/ Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Morocco, has signed a partnership with VISA, offering premium cardholders the opportunity to benefit from a range of exciting incentives with the ‘VISA Cardholders Special Offer.’ Valid until March 2016, upon booking, all VISA cardholders can now take advantage of a host of complimentary luxuries at the resort. Thu, 30 Jul 2015 09:30:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passport-health-launches-travel-document-processing-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passport-health-launches-travel-document-processing-service/ Navigating the ins and outs of passport and visa processing can be extremely difficult, often requiring hours of research, hours of document preparation, and sometimes even long distance travel.  Luckily, Passport Health’s new visa and passport processing service looks to end the hassle and create a one-stop-shop for all of your pre-travel health and documentation needs. Tue, 21 Apr 2015 02:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-america-partners-with-alliance-data/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-america-partners-with-alliance-data/ Virgin America has announced it will partner with Alliance Data Retail Services to launch a new Virgin America Visa Signature Credit Card and a first-ever Virgin America Premium Visa Signature Card. Both co-brand cards offer Virgin America guests and Elevate frequent flyer program members a host of perks to make their travel experience more convenient, flexible and rewarding. Thu, 09 Jan 2014 23:59:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-europe-signs-up-for-conferma-virtual-travel-account/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-europe-signs-up-for-conferma-virtual-travel-account/ Visa Europe and Conferma have announced an agreement to make the Conferma Virtual Travel Account platform and network available to Visa Europe members – banks and other payment service providers from 37 countries across Europe – and their commercial customers. Virtual Travel Accounts offer customers greater efficiency and control when paying for business travel. Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:40:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-in-discussions-to-boost-uae-visas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-in-discussions-to-boost-uae-visas/ The British Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates has confirmed there are on-going discussions on facilitating visa procedures for Emiratis visiting the United Kingdom. The envoy, Dominique Jeremy, however, added that as yet no decision has been taken on offering visa on arrival facilities to Emiratis. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:48:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukraine-streamlines-visa-facilitation-agreement-with-eu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ukraine-streamlines-visa-facilitation-agreement-with-eu/ Ukraine made yet another step toward facilitation and further liberalization of the visa regime with the EU, enabling Ukrainian citizens to undergo improved, simplified and clear EU visa application procedures. Such is the summary of the statement which accompanied the new Law of Ukraine “On ratification of the agreement between Ukraine and the European Union introducing amendments to the visa facilitation agreement between Ukraine and the European Community”, signed by the President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych on April 8, 2013. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-endorses-visa-waiver-program-expansion-legislation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-travel-endorses-visa-waiver-program-expansion-legislation/ The U.S. Travel Association has announced its endorsement of new legislation to help expand the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act, introduced by Sens. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Mark Kirk (R-IL), and Reps. Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), enhances security measures while extending the VWP framework to welcome additional countries. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:30:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-visa-system-for-eu-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-visa-system-for-eu-travellers/ Officials at the European Union have launched the new Visa Information System (VIS) allowing visa applications to be processed faster thanks to the use of biometrics. Fingerprints and a digital facial image will facilitate the identification of visa holders and help to avoid identity theft, the EU explained. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:53:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-passport-leader-aids-travel-document-needs-of-houston/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-passport-leader-aids-travel-document-needs-of-houston/ Industry-leading passport and visa service, Travel Document Systems, Inc., announced today that their Houston division will specialize in providing expert passport services to the British business community in the region. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:00:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/sports-tourism-the-importance-of-mega-sporting-events/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/sports-tourism-the-importance-of-mega-sporting-events/ Visa has launched a new report illustrating the positive impact of mega-sporting events and the influence they have on tourism spending in the event host countries. Among the first organisations to note the increasing important of mega-sporting events to tourism was World Sports Tourism Congress, which will be examining the impact of the phenomenon during the Rugby World Cup later this year. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:41:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hong-kong-tourism-teams-up-with-visa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hong-kong-tourism-teams-up-with-visa/ In Hong Kong, summer is not only the season of heat and energy, but also the perfect time to splurge, as the summer sale hails avid shoppers from around the world. This summer, there are even more reasons to come and spend in Hong Kong. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/citibank-and-visa-launch-prepaid-card/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/citibank-and-visa-launch-prepaid-card/ Citibank and Visa have launched the Citibank World Money Visa Platinum Card, a Visa Platinum Travel Prepaid card that brings together the benefits of both Citibank’s best-in-class Travel Prepaid cards platform and Visa Platinum cards, for the first time. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:19:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/complex-visa-applications-hit-european-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/complex-visa-applications-hit-european-travel/ Nearly half a million visitors have postponed or even cancelled trips to Europe due to the complexities of visa application programmes it has been alleged. Conservative estimates from the European Tour Operators Association put the financial loss to the European Union caused by poor visa processing at over €500 million per year. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:22:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-reports-rebound-of-global-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-reports-rebound-of-global-tourism/ A new report Tourism Outlook: USA from Visa Inc. indicates the tourism industry has begun to rebound during the first six months of 2010. This includes a strong growth in U.S. inbound spending from China and Brazil, which reinforces how Asia-Pacific and South America are seemingly the first to emerge from the downturn. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:55:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-claims-world-cup-victory/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visa-claims-world-cup-victory/ Visa transactions by international visitors in South Africa during the 2010 FIFA World Cup rose 70 percent to $312m, as the payments giant marked its first ever sponsorship of the football tournament. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:13:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-step-closer-to-visitor-fee/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-step-closer-to-visitor-fee/ The US has moved a step closer to charging travelers who do not require a visa a $10 fee to enter the country. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:25:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brits-haggle-at-home-but-blow-the-beach-budget/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brits-haggle-at-home-but-blow-the-beach-budget/ Britain is becoming a nation of holiday hagglers according to a major new travel report issued today by Visa Europe. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:22:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/small-business-spending-shows-signs-of-recovering-confidence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/small-business-spending-shows-signs-of-recovering-confidence/ New data from Visa Europe, Europe’s leading payment system, indicates that UK small business spending has improved over the first two quarters of 2009, after declines in the last three months of 2008. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:58:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090611105046466/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090611105046466/ Visa today released announcements on Outlook: USA, is the second annual report which outlines spending by international tourist on Visa payment cards. The report found that in 2008, Visa cardholders from the U.S. spent $42.4 billion on their Visa payment cards in the top 170 destination countries. This is up almost 3 percent from 2007. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:50:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090424134642337/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090424134642337/ A Global Market Insite study commissioned by Visa Inc. polled 5,539 adults across 11 countries who have traveled internationally in the past two years, and have a payment card.According to a new survey of international travelers in 11 countries, 44% of respondents say the last 12 months has not affected their willingness to travel abroad. And 23% of international travelers are more willing to travel abroad compared to one year ago. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:26:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090409111310434/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090409111310434/ The shift to making payments on a mobile phone is taking a major step forward with Visa launching the first mobile phone-based contactless payment system this week. The system uses NFC (Near Field Communications) technology, which has been agreed as the worldwide standard system, and will be rolled out initially across Malaysia. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:14:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090218155042355/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090218155042355/ Visa and GSMA have announced they are to continue developing a partnership to deliver mobile financial services globally. Making the announcement at Mobile Congress World in Barcelona, the ongoing collaboration between the world’s largest retail electronic payments network and the world’s most popular wireless technology aims to make mobile payments more accessible to the mass market. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:50:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080812124001433/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080812124001433/ The thousands of tourists who have come to Beijing to cheer on their favourite athletes and countries have contributed more than just their Olympic spirit - they have given an immediate financial lift to the Chinese economy. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:40:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071227123625956/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071227123625956/ Visa has partnered with Emirates Airlines to offer cardholders the opportunity to win one of 100 Skywards upgrades when booking online and paying for flights with their Visa card. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:36:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070816112610290/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070816112610290/ Visa International Latin America and Caribbean Region (LAC) has launched the Visa Travel Experience program to offer Visa Platinum, Visa Signature and Visa Infinite cardholders unforgettable travel experiences, expanding the benefits they already enjoy. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:26:27 +0000