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Articles tagged “payments”

Tourism

Visit Mexico to Tout Digital Wallet as Unofficial Loyalty Program

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.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Visit Mexico to Tout Digital Wallet as Unofficial Loyalty Program
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Online Travel

Design the Future Video: Why Seamless Payments Are Critical to the Future of Travel

In this video conversation from Skift’s recent Design the Future event, we hear from Colin Smyth, vice president and general manager, travel, Flywire, about how the travel business can build trust and brand loyalty by implementing better payment systems — allowing them to focus on what they do best.

Flywire + Skift | 2 years ago

Design the Future Video: Why Seamless Payments Are Critical to the Future of Travel
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Travel Technology

New Report: Why Payments Are Key to Delivering Luxury Hospitality Experiences

Guests are returning to hotels and are more ready than ever to embrace digital and mobile technology to take control of their journeys. The challenge for hotels is balancing the right level of face-to-face interaction and contactless options to ensure a five-star experience.

Planet + Skift | 2 years ago

New Report: Why Payments Are Key to Delivering Luxury Hospitality Experiences
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Business Travel

The State of Corporate Travel and Expense 2022: Spotlight on UK and Germany

The recent TripActions and Skift report, The State of Corporate Travel and Expense 2022, examined how the sector is rethinking its future. This article explores survey data from that report in more detail, focusing on Germany and the UK to uncover how business travelers and organizations in these markets are navigating the current corporate travel landscape.

Navan + Skift | 2 years ago

The State of Corporate Travel and Expense 2022: Spotlight on UK and Germany
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Hotels

Executive Q&A: Hotels Must Prioritize Payments Now to Stay Ahead in the Future

For many hotels, getting payments right is just another cost, system to integrate, or added complexity to manage. But when done correctly, payments can go beyond simply being used for transactions to better connect the dots between who your guests are and the experiences and services you provide.

Adyen + Skift | 3 years ago

Executive Q&A: Hotels Must Prioritize Payments Now to Stay Ahead in the Future

Online Travel

Online Travel’s Localization Quandary

Traveloka knows how to go local in Indonesia and some other countries in the region, and that's one element of its traction in these markets. But can local ever be too local when online travel agencies mull international expansion?

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Online Travel’s Localization Quandary

Online Travel

Priceline Extends Fintech Capabilities to the U.S. Military in Expanded Partnership

While travel management companies have battled over the years for government travel contracts, Priceline seems to have found a solid niche in a less lucrative leisure travel business for members of the U.S. military and their families. Priceline isn't looking for a big return from the effort while executives and employees feel proud to be a part of it.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Priceline Extends Fintech Capabilities to the U.S. Military in Expanded Partnership

Online Travel

Booking Holdings’ New Fintech Unit Aims to Help Travelers Beat Banks at Their Own Game

Bookings Holdings Fintech boss Daniel Marovitz says payments is arguably the world's largest industry. Across the online travel universe, look for payments to eventually become a line item — and very material to companies' financials.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Booking Holdings’ New Fintech Unit Aims to Help Travelers Beat Banks at Their Own Game

Online Travel

Visa-Backed Startup Nium Announces Acquisition to Dig Deeper Into Travel Payments

There are more signs of confidence that travel’s making a comeback, with outsider Nium now wanting a slice of the payments action by buying Ixaris.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Visa-Backed Startup Nium Announces Acquisition to Dig Deeper Into Travel Payments

Online Travel

Booking Holdings Sees a Surge in Flight Bookings as It Plays Catch-Up With Expedia

For years, industry analysts would muse: When is Booking.com going to launch flights? Well, now that business is showing strength, albeit from a small base. Seen as strategic, that airline ticket business comes at a price — lower profit margins.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Booking Holdings Sees a Surge in Flight Bookings as It Plays Catch-Up With Expedia