MasterCard Worldwide and Octopus Travel continue to offer all MasterCard cardholders a 10 per cent instant discount on products and services such as hotel bookings, car rentals and tour operations when booking online during the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2008.

As key sponsor, MasterCard is offering consumers discounts, benefits and exciting experiences.

Ihab Zaghloul, vice president, commerce development, Middle East & Levant, MasterCard Worldwide said: "MasterCard is pleased to cooperate with Octopus Travel, providing MasterCard cardholders with travel related benefits when using their MasterCard payment card.

"Cardholders can not only benefit from a 10 per cent discount with this offer, but can also benefit from increased convenience and flexibility when using their MasterCard card from the time of booking to enjoying what holidays and especially the DSS have to offer." - TradeArabia News service