The Vatican is sure to move quickly to comply with the EU’s anti-laundering rules in order to provide electronic payments, but will likely take a small hit in tourism income in the meantime.
Every country is attempting to lure a lucrative and growing population of Chinese tourists, but details like Mandarin-speaking staff and the ability to accept Chinese payments are needed to turn their presence into profit.
A prepaid model or third-party booking engine has emerged as possible alternatives for hotels looking to streamline their online payment process for all potential guests.
Business travelers are the most common users of prepaid travel cards, but the perks and discounts associated with the AmEx travel card is predicted to increase its popularity among leisure travelers and students in India.
There's a difference between breaking up costs to keep prices lower for consumers and adding them back in as exorbitant fees to gouge them as many operators have done with credit card fees.
Offering miles for in-flight purchases seems like more obvious incentive than one-tap credit card transactions for airlines hoping to sell more event tickets and travel deals to travelers halfway to their destinations.