Articles tagged “payments”

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Online Travel

Skift Global Forum Video: Enabling the Connected Trip of the Future

In this video from Skift Global Forum 2023, we hear from Edward Chandler, global head of B2B travel at Visa, about what defines the connected trip, what brands can do to create fast and seamless payment journeys, and what new technologies will enable the connected trip of the future.

Visa + Skift | 1 day ago

Skift Global Forum Video: Enabling the Connected Trip of the Future
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Tourism

How Customer Data Helps Travel Companies Make Smarter Business Decisions

New insights from Visa demonstrate the value of maintaining access to relevant customer data. Understanding the latest trends in consumer spending and payments can give travel companies a leg up on the competition.

Visa + Skift | 2 months ago

How Customer Data Helps Travel Companies Make Smarter Business Decisions

Startups

Kindred Raises $15 Million for Home Swapping Vacation Platform

A wide variety of potential travel innovations got funding this week, including a credit card for travelers, an online travel agency for recreational vehicles, and management software for tour operators.

Justin Dawes | 6 months ago

Kindred Raises $15 Million for Home Swapping Vacation Platform

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Stokes Hosts’ Ire Over Paused Payments

In an era of scams, Airbnb is wise to verify host identities and payout methods. Still, its at-times subpar support for and communication with hosts remain persistent problems.

Dennis Schaal | 7 months ago

Airbnb Stokes Hosts’ Ire Over Paused Payments

Online Travel

Booking Holdings Business Model Was Slowing Things Down Pre-Covid

Payments, flights and short-term rentals are paying off so far for Booking as part of its connected trip strategy. That's true even if there are doubts about travelers wanting to book their entire trip on one platform.

Dennis Schaal | 9 months ago

Booking Holdings Business Model Was Slowing Things Down Pre-Covid

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Amadeus Creates New Payment Business Called Outpayce

Travel technology company Amadeus said it was making a "significant investment" by setting up a wholly-owned business called Outpayce, which will focus on “delivering a smooth and connected travel payment experience across the traveler journey and accelerating the pace of fintech innovation in travel.” It has also applied to the Bank of Spain for an…

Matthew Parsons | 11 months ago

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Booking.com to Test Guest ID Verification and Payment Alternatives for Foreign Purchases

Booking Holdings is hiring rapidly at its new engineering office in Bengaluru, India, to work on new projects such as how to verify guest identification with machine learning and new products such as alternative forms of international payment to traditional credit and debit cards. The parent company of Booking.com has about 20 employees at its…

Sean O'Neill | 11 months ago

Online Travel

Airbnb, Google and Agoda Hint at Upcoming Search and Fintech Features

Airbnb needs to provide more information to guests about hosts, and making them more searchable would be an improvement. The fear, though, is that such information would make it easier for guests to book directly with hosts and bypass Airbnb.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Airbnb, Google and Agoda Hint at Upcoming Search and Fintech Features
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Business Travel

Skift Global Forum: Capitalizing on a More Seamless Travel Payments Ecosystem

In this video from Skift Global Forum 2022, we hear from Jeni Mundy, global head of merchant sales and acquiring at Visa, about the rise of contactless technology, enhancing traveler touchpoints, and the future of digital payment innovations.

Visa + Skift | 1 year ago

Skift Global Forum: Capitalizing on a More Seamless Travel Payments Ecosystem

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Sabre Buys Payment Tech Firm Conferma Pay in Bet on Virtual Cards for Business Travel

Sabre acquired payments technology vendor Conferma Pay based in the UK, on August 3, the travel tech company confirmed in a statement to Skift. The travel technology company based in Southlake, Texas, didn't reveal deal terms. "Sabre has had a successful partnership with Conferma Pay for many years, and Conferma Pay is the basis upon which…

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago