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News / Technology

VIDEO: The Big Picture for travel payments

By PhocusWire | August 6, 2021

In some respects the payments element of the travel, tourism and hospitality sector operates regardless of the number of travelers. Think again. Read More

News / Distribution

Booking Holdings hits $22B in bookings as latest quarter rides recovery

By Mitra Sorrells | August 5, 2021

Room nights booked in the second quarter were 157 million, up from 99 million in the Q1 of this year and a 458% increase from Q2 2020. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Time to revamp payments in hospitality

By PhocusWire | August 4, 2021

XanderPay CEO Mike Carlo discusses the problems and inefficiencies plaguing the hospitality industry when it comes to payments and offers suggestions for innovations. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Easing the burden of paying for travel

By PhocusWire | August 4, 2021

What is the appeal of buy-now-pay-later for brands? What segments of the industry is it more popular than others? And what effect does it have on the business models of exissting brands? Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Navigating the travel payments ecosystem in Asia

By PhocusWire | August 2, 2021

Multi-currency payments; fraud; how many payment methods should you offer – key headaches that need addressing. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Booking.com on overcoming the travel payments mountain

By PhocusWire | July 29, 2021

During the PhocusWire Pulse: Progress in Travel Payments session, Daniel Marovitz, SVP of booking.com's fintech arm talks about the ambitions for the unit. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire Pulse: Progress In Travel Payments

By PhocusWire | July 29, 2021

We look at issues and trends ranging from delayed payment programs, fintech divisions in major travel brands, credit cards, customer trust and much more. Read More

News / Technology

U.K. banking app Revolut launches travel booking product

By Jill Menze | July 22, 2021

Fintech startup Revolut has launched a travel product called Stays that allows customers to book trips and receive 10% instant cash back. Read More

News / Startups

Bbot lands $15M for hospitality ordering and payment service

By Linda Fox | July 22, 2021

The latest raise brings Bbot's total to just over $22 million following a $4 million investment announced in January this year. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How Apple’s newest features will affect hotel check-in

By Nadav Cornberg - Virdee | July 21, 2021

While a significant move to simplify digital keys, Apple Wallet only solves one part of the complex digital check-in process. Read More

News / Online

Booking.com aims to remove payment friction through creation of fintech unit

By Linda Fox | July 8, 2021

Booking.com's fintech unit will be based in Amsterdam and Shanghai, with plans for the team to grow to more than 400 this year. Read More

News / Online

AirAsia boosts super app with acquisition of Gojek operations in Thailand

By Corinne Wan - WebinTravel | July 8, 2021

The purchase is an all-share deal that will see Gojek receive shareholding worth $50 million in the AirAsia super app. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Hotel payments: Is it time for a wake-up call?

By Worldpay by FIS | June 29, 2021

As a hotelier, it's very likely that in recent times you've experienced a sea change in the way travelers want to book, pay for, and ultimately visit hotels. Read More