HONG KONG, May 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, the global leader
in digital payments, today announced it has been recognised as the winner in the 2018 TripAdvisor
Travellers' Favourites in the "Best Credit Card" category. The annual list highlights the top products and services that help
travellers have a perfect trip. In Hong Kong, local travellers voted for popular brands across
13 categories including online travel agents, pharmacies, supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, and credit cards.
Caroline Ada, Visa Country Manager, Hong Kong and Macau: "We are excited to win the TripAdvisor Travellers'
Favourites award for Best Credit Card. For millions of travellers worldwide using Visa cards abroad means a safe, secure,
seamless and convenient experience, without the worry of carrying cash. As more people travel internationally in 2018, we look
forward to helping them make the most of their trips."
Aaron Hung, Senior Director, APAC Partnerships, TripAdvisor, said: "TripAdvisor has identified
the Travellers' Travel Favourites in Hong Kong as recommended by our insightful global
community. These award-winning products and services, voted on by our community, are the 'must have items' to consider for
overseas travellers in Hong Kong that really help in enhancing the authentic Hong Kong experience."
According to Visa's Global Travel Intentions (GTI) Study[1], people in Hong Kong are planning
to take more leisure trips in the future, from an average of 3.2 trips in the past two years to 3.5 trips in the next two years.
In 2017 Hong Kong travellers spent an average of US$2,495 per trip and intend to spend US$3,007 per trip in the coming two years -- a 21 percent increase.
The full list of the TripAdvisor Travellers' Favourites 2018 for other categories visit: http://tg.tripadvisor.jp/news/advice/travellers-favourites-hk/
Award methodology:
Online surveys were conducted in each country and asked close to 500 local travellers to
select their favourite brands when they travel from a variety of brands/products in each category.
About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site*, enables travellers to unleash the full potential of every trip. With over 600
million reviews and opinions covering the world's largest selection of travel listings worldwide -- covering approximately
7.5 million accommodations, airlines, attractions, and restaurants -- TripAdvisor provides travellers with the wisdom of the
crowds to help them decide where to stay, how to fly, what to do and where to eat. TripAdvisor also compares prices from more
than 200 hotel booking sites so travellers can find the lowest price on the hotel that's right for them. TripAdvisor-branded
sites are available in 49 markets, and are home to the world's largest travel community of 455 million average monthly unique
visitors**, all looking to get the most out of every trip. TripAdvisor: Know better. Book better. Go better.
The subsidiaries and affiliates of TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP) own and operate a portfolio of websites under 20 other
travel media brands:
www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.citymaps.com, www.cruisecritic.com,
www.familyvacationcritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.thefork.com (including www.lafourchette.com, www.eltenedor.com,
www.iens.nl and www.dimmi.com.au), www.gateguru.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.holidaywatchdog.com, www.housetrip.com,
www.jetsetter.com, www.niumba.com, www.onetime.com, www.oyster.com, www.seatguru.com, www.smartertravel.com, www.tingo.com, www.vacationhomerentals.com and www.viator.com.
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Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, October
2017
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Source: TripAdvisor log files, average monthly unique visitors, Q3
2017
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About Visa
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world's leader in digital payments. Our mission is to connect the world through the most
innovative, reliable and secure payment network -- enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. Our advanced global
processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000
transaction messages a second. The company's relentless focus on innovation is a catalyst for the rapid growth of connected
commerce on any device, and a driving force behind the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves
from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce. For
more information, visit usa.visa.com/aboutvisa, visacorporate.tumblr.com and @VisaNews.
For further media information, please contact:
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Kaman Ho
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Francis Lee
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Director, Corporate Communications
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Director
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Visa Hong Kong Limited
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Finsbury (on behalf of Visa)
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Tel: +852-2842-2321 / +852-9212-2045
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Tel: +852-3166-9816
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Email: kamho@visa.com
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Email: francis.lee@finsbury.com
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Eric Chiu
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Elite Step Asia (on behalf of
TripAdvisor)
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Tel: +852 9225 0105
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Email: mediaericc@gmail.com
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The Global Travel Intentions Study analyzes travel behavior and tourism
spending patterns of global travelers. A comprehensive study monitoring and analyzing international travel trends and
consumer travel behavior, the Study is part of Visa's continued commitment to helping industry players in their pursuit
of growth in the global travel and tourism industry. Visa's GTI Study was conducted in conjunction with research and
business intelligence firm ORC International and collected data over the course of 15,500 interviews in 27 markets. Visa
has been conducting this biannual study since 2008. Where possible, trends are shown.
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SOURCE Visa Hong Kong Limited