Articles tagged “paypal”

Global Travelers Are Embracing Alternative Payment Methods

worldpay + Skift

Global travelers are embracing alternative payment methods more than ever before. Now it’s time for travel industry providers to do the same.

Strong Dollar Isn’t Influencing Habitual Non-Travelers to Visit Europe

Dan Peltier, Skift

The stronger dollar by itself won't suddenly compel the people who've never been abroad to take a foreign trip this year, but for the travelers who have been overseas before, this only fuels an oncoming spending spree.

Ryanair Partners With PayPal in Its Continued Charm Offensive

Marisa Garcia, Skift

PayPal is a very popular payment solution in Europe, so this was a smart move; but whether this will encourage more international passengers to choose Ryanair is yet to be proven. We wonder how soon PayPal will be visiting easyJet's offices.

Hoteliers are puzzled by how to do deal with multinational online payments

A prepaid model or third-party booking engine has emerged as possible alternatives for hotels looking to streamline their online payment process for all potential guests.

PayPal Price Matching on flights means you can collect twice on some fare drops

Dennis Schaal, Skift

PayPal Price Matching requires some heavy lifting, but it will be good for collecting some fare drops, and you can approach some airlines for travel credits, too. Double the fun.

The battle for mobile payments has shifted to McDonald’s in France

Alistair Barr, Reuters

Square may have something going with Starbucks, but PayPal isn't going to take this sitting down. Getting consumer interest to match the hype and enthusiasm will be the next challenge for all parties.