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Articles tagged “fintech”

Online Travel

Why Hopper Asks for a ‘Tip’ When Booking

'Deception' may be too strong of a word in this case, but the media attention goes to show that customers do not like to feel that they've been swindled. A quarter of customers pay the tip, but how many of them know it?

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Why Hopper Asks for a ‘Tip’ When Booking

Business Travel

Fintech Startup Brex Reboots Its Corporate Travel Platform

The bank has its eyes on snatching business from other corporate travel agencies with new partner Spotnana. But first the wider financial sector may need to stabilize following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank before it gains confidence from new customers.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Fintech Startup Brex Reboots Its Corporate Travel Platform
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Business Travel

Q&A: What Today’s Cost-Conscious Corporate Travel Managers Need to Know

Despite economic headwinds, 2023 is shaping up to be a game-changing year for business travel. Automation, machine learning, and virtual cards are helping business travelers and corporate travel planners add value and flexibility to the travel journey.

TravelBank + Skift | 1 year ago

Q&A: What Today’s Cost-Conscious Corporate Travel Managers Need to Know

Travel Technology

Mondee Acquires Brazilian Online Travel Marketplace Orinter for $40 Million

Mondee began its journey of expanding offerings via seven acquisitions during the pandemic. Now it's starting another acquisition spree, and all signs point to that being a good move.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Mondee Acquires Brazilian Online Travel Marketplace Orinter for $40 Million

Airlines

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes Refocuses Back on a Superapp Just for Travel

While "disruptive and different" is still the mantra that Tony Fernandes swears by, he says he's choosing to tread carefully even as he aspires to create an AirAsia Republic.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes Refocuses Back on a Superapp Just for Travel

Startups

Grazzy Raises $4.3 Million for Hotel Digital Tipping Fintech Platform

MyInterview wants to help the hospitality industry recruit employees, and Grazzy wants to help retain them.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Grazzy Raises $4.3 Million for Hotel Digital Tipping Fintech Platform
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Travel Technology

Q&A: Putting Customer Care at the Heart of the Travel Experience

Whatever you call it — travel insurance, fintech, trip protection, peace of mind — the past several years have shown travelers the importance of having a safety net. That shift has led to new opportunities for travel brands to use insurance products to improve their technology, increase loyalty, build lifetime customer value, and drive revenue.

Allianz Partners + Skift | 1 year ago

Q&A: Putting Customer Care at the Heart of the Travel Experience

Travel Booking

Big Banks Chase a Much Bigger Piece of the Travel Market

Banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Capital One, and Citi already have the customer base to appeal to travelers with attractive booking offers, cash back, and points, without having to ante up big for marketing like online travel agencies and hotels. The prospects for banks, with a history of clunky travel portals, will hinge on value proposition, user experience and execution.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Big Banks Chase a Much Bigger Piece of the Travel Market

News Blog

Capital A Wants to Merge AirAsia and AirAsia X

Malaysia's Capital A has submitted plans for a corporate restructuring, which will involve the merger of its low-cost airline AirAsia with long-haul carrier AirAsia X. The company will set up a new division, called AirAsia Aviation, which will be run by Bo Lingam, who is currently president, airlines and group CEO of AirAsia Aviation Group…

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

News Blog

Expedia Partners With Buy Now Pay Later App Afterpay

Travelers booking flights and hotels from Expedia in a co-branded feature in the Afterpay app can now choose to pay in four interest-free payments over six weeks, Expedia announced. Passengers inside a plane. Source: Getty Images. "Expedia Group is proud to become Afterpay’s first major U.S. travel partner,” said Senior Vice President Media and Brand…

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago