Filed under: London 2012London Olympicsticketsvisa


Tick Tock – Olympics Clock Stops

To add to the woes of the London 2012 Olympics organisers, who were already looking rather foolish for the glitch that prevents certain Visa card holders from buying tickets for the games, the 500 day countdown clock in Trafalgar Square (that was activ…

Filed under: London 2012opening ceremonyvisa


Anti Competitive

The organisers of the London 2012 Olympics have been accused of being anti competitive, as a result of their decision to ban all payments by credit cards except for Visa.No other cards will be accepted to buy tickets, merchandise or even food and drink…

Filed under: 2012London 2012Olympic Gamessponsorshipvisa


Visa Restrictions

The LA Times reports that China’s recently tightened visa restrictions, imposed for public security reasons ahead of the Olympic Games, are having a negative effect on travel to China.The government is now requiring business visa applicants to submit p…

Filed under: Beijing 2008Chinavisa