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VIDEO: Is Asia a model for global travel recovery?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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How COVID exposed flaws in antiquated hospitality payment systems
By Mitra Sorrells | October 19, 2020
Travel payments veteran and XanderPay CEO Mike Carlo says one solution for the hospitality industry is a centralized payment system for large brands. Read More
TravelPerk creates marketplace to offer additional services to corporate travelers
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TravelPerk creates marketplace to offer additional services to corporate travelers
By Linda Fox | September 30, 2020
TravelPerk wants customers and partners to build and integrate new or existing apps within the marketplace, as well as utilize a developer hub for testing technology. Read More
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KKday raises $75M Series C to grow new tour and activity product
By Mitra Sorrells | September 29, 2020
KKday launched its new booking management platform, Rezio, in March and says it has servied 150,000 customers as the demand for local experiences grows. Read More
Booking.com pursues domestic growth, downplays "connected trip" strategy
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Booking.com pursues domestic growth, downplays "connected trip" strategy
By Mitra Sorrells | September 29, 2020
The online travel agency is updating its products, payment methods and marketing strategies to better serve domestic travelers. Read More
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