Monday, 28 July 2008

Multi-Lingual Info Kiosks set up for Olympic ’08

Visa has launched 55 tourist information kiosks throughout Beijing tasked with providing multilingual information services to cardholders and international visitors traveling to China for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

The kiosks, which can be recognised from their striking blue and white porcelain finish, have been strategically place at the Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA), Olympic venues and key tourist and shopping areas.

Upon arrival at BCIA’s newly-constructed Terminal 3, a Visa kiosk will greet international visitors with information related to Olympic events and venues, tourist attractions and Beijing’s public transportation facilities during the Games.

In addition to the kiosk found at Terminal 3, Visa has installed kiosks throughout BCIA offering information about on-site emergency services should they lose their Visa card or need medical assistance.

“This may be the first visit to China for many of the visitors arriving for the Games, and we recognize that with so many events happening in the 17-day Games period, the public will need accurate information quickly and in a language they know and understand,” said Richard Chang, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Greater China and the Philippines for Visa.

Visa has been an official worldwide sponsor and the only card accepted at all venues of the Olympic Games since 1986.