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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
News / Technology
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
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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
From Our Partners / Technology
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
VIDEO: Is Asia a model for global travel recovery?
News / Online
VIDEO: Is Asia a model for global travel recovery?
By Jill Menze | December 17, 2020
At The Phocuswright Conference, a panel of experts discusses how local trends in Asia are impacting the global travel marketplace. Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY: Embedding payments into your contactless airport experience
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY: Embedding payments into your contactless airport experience
By PhocusWire | December 16, 2020
As the demand for a contactless airport experience grows airlines need to ensure they can provide passengers with a safe airport environment while not losing out on revenue opportunities. Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Reimagining travel payments for stronger 2021 recovery
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! Reimagining travel payments for stronger 2021 recovery
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2020
Join our travel payments experts and gain valuable insights about redesigning your global payments strategy for a faster and stronger recovery. Read More
Airport 2.0: The path to contactless
From Our Partners / Technology
Airport 2.0: The path to contactless
By Worldpay by FIS | December 3, 2020
With passengers aware of the perceived current risks associated with flying, airports are considering how they can help to rebuild customer confidence. Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! How virtual payments are supporting the travel landscape
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! How virtual payments are supporting the travel landscape
By PhocusWire | December 2, 2020
With increasing risks involved, and the average midsized agency requiring on average three full-time employees to handle payments, we must look at ways to protect businesses and streamline operations.... Read More
ConnexPay tops up Series A with $6M, plans expansion in other sectors
News / Startups
ConnexPay tops up Series A with $6M, plans expansion in other sectors
By Linda Fox | December 1, 2020
F-Prime Capital and existing investors are part of ConnexPay's latest funding. Read More
Super app Gojek gets $150M investment to help drive Indonesia's digital economy
News / Distribution
Super app Gojek gets $150M investment to help drive Indonesia's digital economy
By Linda Fox | November 17, 2020
Gojek, a ride-hailing, delivery and payments app, will help boost Indonesia's digital transformation following new investment. Read More
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News / Online
What travel companies can do now to prepare for recovery
By Mitra Sorrells | November 16, 2020
Payments provider Flywire has created a guidebook for travel companies with tips across six categories. Read More
Study: 66% of travel brands not prepared to meet SCA deadline
News / Technology
Study: 66% of travel brands not prepared to meet SCA deadline
By Jill Menze | November 3, 2020
According to a report from Amadeus, COVID-19 has delayed Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) implementation by an average of six months. Read More
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WEBINAR REPLAY! Power your payments - retaining travel customers in APAC and beyond
By PhocusWire | October 27, 2020
Discover what your potential customers expect from their payment experience. Plus the latest on regional payment preferences, building trust, travel payment trends and much more. Read More
VIDEO: Why payments are critical to travel's recovery
News / Technology
VIDEO: Why payments are critical to travel's recovery
By Jill Menze | October 27, 2020
At Phocuswright Europe, a panel of payments experts examined how payments will be key to success in a post-COVID world. Read More
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