Save Mastercard in Shangri-La App to get 100 Golden Circle Points (Worth At Least USD10)

While I was hotel shopping this afternoon, I realised that Mastercard cardholders in Mainland China, the Philippines and Singapore who add a valid Mastercard card in the Participant’s name on the Shangri-La Mobile App between 24 August 2018 and 28 February 2019 can benefit from 100 bonus Golden Circle points.

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International Overnight Visitors in Singapore Forecasted to Increase by 2.6% - Mastercard Global Destinations Cities Index 2017

According to the latest Mastercard Global Destinations Cities Index 2017 released today, travel and tourism in Asia-Pacific are both expected to grow steadily in the period ahead. Bringing in $91.16 billion USD in travel expenditure in 2016, Asia Pacific outpaced Europe ($74.74 billion USD), and North America ($55.02 billion USD).

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Fast Track to Marriott Rewards Gold with One Stay for World MasterCard Holders in Asia-Pacific

Now that the integration of Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) and Marriott Rewards has begun, it is possible to get the Marriott Rewards Gold status with just ONE stay if you hold an eligible World MasterCard credit card - they are not hard to get and the lowest income requirement from Citibank requires just S$30,000 income per year (unlike the Visa Infinite ones that start from S$120,000). With this promotion, you will also be able to get SPG Gold and Gold Elite status in The Ritz-Carlton Rewards program - all in one stay! 

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Get SPG Gold with One Stay (APAC) - World MasterCard Holders

I've written about the opportunity to get Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) Gold Status with just one stay instead of 20 nights on multiple occasions. All you have to do is to simply register here with an eligible World MasterCard that is issued in Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and then make one eligible stay at any property in the region - you will then earn instant Gold Preferred Guest status for a year. This amazing deal has now been extended until 14 July 2017 but do note that this upgrade offer is a one-time upgrade per member. 

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MasterCard Privileges with AccorHotels

MasterCard Credit Card holders will enjoy exclusive privileges when staying at any selected AccorHotels properties in Asia-Pacific. Look forward to a range of indulgent treats and deals when you stay at any one of the 550 AccorHotels properties in the region. From complimentary breakfasts to an award-winning spa retreat, there is plenty to indulge in when you are a MasterCard holder. 

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SilkAir Business Class Promotion (MasterCard)

From now until 15 October 2014, enjoy these promotional Business Class rates when make an authorised SilkAir Flight booking using a MasterCard. Travel luxuriously to your next resort vacation in Phuket from just S$609 on Business Class (plus you get to earn KrisFlyer Miles)! Read on to find out more about the promotion and how to enjoy a Business Class flight at an affordable rate.  

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