Articles tagged “Mastercard”

Tourism

Thailand Targets Record 400,000 Visitors From Middle East

Thailand is experiencing a shortfall in its anticipated number of Chinese tourists, potentially impacting its tourism target for 2023. The country is now exploring alternative markets like Middle Eastern tourists, who can significantly contribute to its tourism revenue despite not matching the Chinese numbers.
Online Travel

Expedia to Power Travel for Mastercard-Connected Banks

Expedia Group has a strong – and growing – business to business segment that is about a quarter of its overall revenue. Booking Holdings and Hopper are nipping at Expedia's heels.
Hotels

Cross-Border Credit Card Spending Is Booming

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks at increased cross-border credit card spending, Hyatt’s boutique acquisition, and luxury brands’ travel experience experimentations.