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How Stripe is powering a hospitality subscription service in Japan
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How Stripe is powering a hospitality subscription service in Japan
By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WebinTravel | March 20, 2024
Tokyu Corporation has partnered with Stripe to introduce TsugiTsugi, a flat-rate accommodation... Read More
Exploring the travel payments landscape in Asia
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Exploring the travel payments landscape in Asia
By Linda Fox | March 20, 2024
PhocusWire discusses the complexities of travel payments in Asia with Agoda chief commercial officer... Read More
New iSeatz report finds challenges for travel in membership group loyalty programs
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New iSeatz report finds challenges for travel in membership group loyalty programs
By D.J. Catron | March 15, 2024
While most membership organizations offer travel perks in their loyalty programs, few members use the... Read More
Gemini, Google Travel and the threat to OTAs
Opinion / Online
Gemini, Google Travel and the threat to OTAs
By Christian Watts - Magpie | March 15, 2024
Google Gemini, combined with Google Travel, could completely change the way consumers do their... Read More
What a U.S.TikTok ban could mean for travel industry
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What a U.S.TikTok ban could mean for travel industry
By D.J. Catron | March 14, 2024
While the legislation faces an uncertain future in the U.S. Senate and likely legal challenges if it... Read More
Online travel giants set new record for marketing spend in ‘23
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Online travel giants set new record for marketing spend in ‘23
By Mitra Sorrells | March 13, 2024
Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb and Trip.com Group collectively spent $16.8 billion on sales... Read More
Experts: Why Tripadvisor Plus didn’t pan out
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Experts: Why Tripadvisor Plus didn’t pan out
By Jamie Biesiada – Travel Weekly | March 12, 2024
Analysts say the shutdown of the struggling service may be part of an attempt to streamline... Read More
Airbnb's Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI
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Airbnb's Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI
By PhocusWire | March 12, 2024
Airbnb announced CFO Dave Stephenson would be taking up the newly created role of chief business... Read More
Airbnb banning indoor security cameras in all listings
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Airbnb banning indoor security cameras in all listings
By D.J. Catron | March 11, 2024
Airbnb had allowed security cameras in common areas, such as halls and living rooms, if they were... Read More
Point.me announces American Express partnership
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Point.me announces American Express partnership
By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2024
American Express card members will be able to use Point.me, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for... Read More
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