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WEBINAR REPLAY! How travel can leverage payment technology for a smart COVID-19 recovery
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WEBINAR REPLAY! How travel can leverage payment technology for a smart COVID-19 recovery
By PhocusWire | February 2, 2021
As airlines and travel agencies plan their comeback, it is essential they have access to the most recent and relevant research enabling them to make smart decisions on how to mitigate the economic... Read More
Grab boosts liquidity with $2B loan facility
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Grab boosts liquidity with $2B loan facility
By Linda Fox | February 1, 2021
Grab says the five-year term loan enables it to boost liquidity and mix up its funding sources. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Youtip provides digital tipping for hotels, tour operators and more
By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2021
Users scan QR codes or tap links in email or text messages to access the payment system. Read More
Bbot adds $4M to seed round for hospitality ordering tech
News / Startups
Bbot adds $4M to seed round for hospitality ordering tech
By Linda Fox | January 27, 2021
Bbot will put the funds towards product development including the release of an API. Read More
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News / Online
TripActions snags additional $155M, valuation now $5B
By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2021
TripActions CEO Ariel Cohen says investors came to him toward the end of 2020 due to the company’s “execution in terms of taking market share.”   Read More
Maps.me lands $50M round, plans mobile wallet
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Maps.me lands $50M round, plans mobile wallet
By Linda Fox | January 21, 2021
Maps.me plans to bring decentralized finance for travel purchases to its users following the new funding round. Read More
AirAsia calls itself an "OTA challenger" amid big digital travel ambitions
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AirAsia calls itself an "OTA challenger" amid big digital travel ambitions
By Linda Fox | January 15, 2021
AirAsia.com is drawing on its 75 million customer base, loyalty program and joining the data dots to build its OTA. Read More
Buy-now-pay-later for travel service Affirm valued at $24B after IPO
News / Technology
Buy-now-pay-later for travel service Affirm valued at $24B after IPO
By Kevin May | January 15, 2021
The company works with the likes of Expedia, Delta Vacations, Priceline, CheapOAir, Suiteness and others. Read More
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News / Online
Book4Time secures growth investment from Serent Capital
By Mitra Sorrells | January 13, 2021
Founded in 2004, Book4Time manages booking, inventory and payment processing for hotels and resorts, as well as casinos, spas and fitness facilities. Read More
Uplift adds $68M credit line for travel payments service
News / Startups
Uplift adds $68M credit line for travel payments service
By Linda Fox | January 11, 2021
Uplift sees pent-up demand for travel later in 2021 and is also looking to expand to other sectors. Read More
VIDEO: Understanding the connected trip and what it means for travel brands
From Our Partners / Technology
VIDEO: Understanding the connected trip and what it means for travel brands
By PhocusWire | January 11, 2021
We speak to Ingenico's head of travel, Eric Liebman, about the definitions, use cases and how payments is a vital thread running through all parts of the process. Read More
What will dominate 2021 hospitality tech trends? Digitization and data
Opinion / Technology
What will dominate 2021 hospitality tech trends? Digitization and data
By Andrew Metcalfe - Guestline | January 6, 2021
The increased adoption of both data analysis and digitization will be driven by not only the need to manage operations correctly, but also the need to manage operations more efficiently. Read More
Digital payments could go backwards with hidden charges pushing travelers to use cash
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Digital payments could go backwards with hidden charges pushing travelers to use cash
By Linda Fox | December 21, 2020
Digital payments have accelerated during the pandemic with travelers switching to contactless cards and mobile options. Read More
Wex-eNett-acquisition
News / Technology
WEX acquisition of eNett finalized as pair end lawsuit
By Chris Davis - BTN | December 17, 2020
WEX is purchasing eNett for $577.5 million, a significant decrease on the $1.7 billion it had originally agreed to pay for the virtual payments provider. Read More
The digital tipping point: Why now is the time to propel platform modernization
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The digital tipping point: Why now is the time to propel platform modernization
By Anant Patel - WEX | December 17, 2020
We're seeing a huge increase in businesses globally upgrading and modernizing their payments platforms in response to the enhanced digital disruption experienced through 2020, as a result of the... Read More
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