Political and economic storms make people more cautious with their money. For travelers, that means spending a little extra to protect trips they've already paid for.
The new startup Journey faces significant challenges in building consumer adoption and achieving the necessary scale to compete with established loyalty programs. But its notable backers believe it's addressing critical pain points in today's loyalty system.
The US is keen to attract Indian travelers but knows that long visa wait times are a big hurdle. By working to speed up the visa process, it’s already seeing positive results.