Finance

Three forces – a young demographic, an aspirational market of travellers and strong mobile adoption – illustrate that the future for online and mobile payments is bright in the Middle East. Read More

Traditionally, consumer card details have been handed over to a booking agent, then to an airline or a hotel receptionist. Unfortunately, fraudulent activity could happen at any stage. Read More

TourRadar may not perhaps get quite the same level of attention as other consumer-facing players in the tours and activities sector. Read More

Lufthansa Innovation Hub used AI to analyze the major themes discussed by Wall Street and top management executives of five major airlines during earnings calls between 2015 and 2018. Read More

As part of its fourth quarter and full-year 2018 financial report, Booking Holdings is disclosing details on Booking.com's alternative accommodations business, which now accounts for 20% of the... Read More

Recent events in the Chinese banking industry to highlight how these massive digital newcomers gain powerful consumer experience insights from their digital ecosystems and how this changed the nature of... Read More

Travelport passed the $2.5 billion annual revenue mark for the first time in its history during 2018. But it will soon head back to the land of private equity ownership. Read More

With the massive shift of people using mobile phones, travel companies should look to offer a seamless user experience and provide customers with a simple and secure payment journey. Read More

Refundit automates the VAT, or value-added tax, refund process for tourists visiting the European Union. Read More

TripAdvisor reports improved hotel segment profitability and growing experiences and restaurants for 2018 financial results. Read More

Expedia Group turned in strong figures for 2018 as it looks to continuing strengthening its product in new international markets. Read More

Festicket adds a further $4.6 million in funding, hot on the heels of its recent $10.5 million Series D round. Read More

A $123 million financing round led by Madrone Capital Partners brings the total invested in the company to around $220 million. Read More

Uplift is the leading provider of flexible, seamless, pay-over-time consumer financing solutions for the travel industry. Read More

WEX and AI.io have partnered to launch Halo Travel, a voice-activated travel booking assistant. Read More