Articles tagged “currency”

It's not obvious the world needs another payment method. But a points-based loyalty program tied to the new debit card may give Visit Mexico a tool to steer travelers to suppliers and locations that most need visitors. The idea is intriguing.

Much of the travel industry uses currency pricing tools that haven't advanced much in a decade. The sector will welcome any new tools that can genuinely cut complexity, time, and costs during the ongoing revenue crisis. Enter Amadeus.

Ebix has made a generous takeover bid for Yatra, a corporate travel services provider and online travel agency, to create one of India’s largest end-to-end travel services businesses. Ebix's shrewd CEO Robin Raina is cornering the rare travel segments in India that aren't facing fierce price wars, namely, corporate travel services and currency exchange.

Travelers love nothing more than a good deal, and that's exactly what much of Turkey is offering right now. A cooling economy has travelers striking while the iron is hot.

It's probably too early to tell how the exchange rate will impact European travel to the U.S. as the summer season is the best barometer for that. But there's little question American travel to Europe will see big gains.

A universal currency could fuel travel between Latin American countries and remove conversion hassles for international tourists.

Japan's long been seen as expensive, despite many budget options. The Yen's slide will open it to both internal and inbound tourism that will help it grow tourism long term.

The weakened currency has kick-started tourism back to pre-earthquake levels for the first time in two years, an economic benefit that almost outweighs the yen’s detrimental impact on imports.

Currency exchanges could soon become a travel hassle of the past as Square and similar mobile payment services expand making a valid credit card the only source of money you need to travel.

It’s ironic that the misfortunes of a devaluing currency could actually improve the economy of this beach region as tourists are more likely to book when they feel like they’re getting a good bang for their buck.