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Travel Payments
Eclipse Spotlights a Revenue Opportunity for Travel Sector
April 07, 2024

This week’s eclipse could mark a bright spot for companies in the travel sector. As Reuters reported Friday (April 5), parts of the U.S. that are on the “path of totality” are witnessing unprecedented demand for lodging from eager consumers who want to see the...

Transportation
Declining Sales, Production Setbacks Add Miles to Bumpy EV Journey
April 05, 2024

Barely a week following the launch of Xiaomi’s highly anticipated electric car, which catapulted the electric vehicle (EV) market into the limelight, other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are once again dominating headlines, indicating an ongoing shift in the market landscape. On Thursday (April 4), Swedish automotive...

Travel Payments
Travelex Brings ‘Click-and-Collect’ FX Service to Hong Kong
April 03, 2024

Foreign exchange brand Travelex says it has launched its online click-and-collect service in Hong Kong. The new offering, announced Wednesday (April 3), lets customers purchase their travel cash in advance online, reserving more than 30 currencies, including the U.S. dollar, the British pound, the Japanese Yen and...

Travel Payments
Business Travel Reporting Starts With Central Expense Management
April 02, 2024

It’s a new era for business, and that means it’s a new era for business travel. And against today’s backdrop, where every dollar of working capital matters, travel spend management is coming under renewed focus. Managing travel expenses has long been a complex and time-consuming...

Transportation
Electric Vehicle Maker Canoo Discloses ‘Substantial Doubt’ About Its Future
April 01, 2024

Electric vehicle manufacturer Canoo disclosed in a Monday (April 1) annual report that its management has identified “substantial doubt” about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The company requires additional capital but has found that its ability to raise it could be impaired, according to the...

Ridesharing
Uber Courts Parents of Small Children With Uber Car Seat
March 26, 2024

Following offerings aimed at young drivers, Uber is now reaching out to even younger passengers. More to the point, the parents of those young passengers, with a new service called Uber Car Seat, announced Tuesday (March 26) for customers in America’s two largest cities. “Now available in New...

Travel Payments
J.P. Morgan Payments and Expedia: Platform Ecosystems Demand Treasurers Become Risk Management Professionals
March 25, 2024

Jim Scurlock, senior director and assistant treasurer at Expedia, and Larson McNeil, co-head of marketplaces and digital ecosystems at J.P. Morgan Payments, told Karen Webster that the role of the corporate treasurer — especially for platform companies operating across borders — has evolved to include...

Travel Payments
Aviation’s Digital Transformation Aims for a Connected Future
March 20, 2024

The aviation industry stands on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by the widespread adoption of digital technologies. From booking flights to managing operations and ensuring passenger safety, digitalization can touch every facet of the sector. This shift promises to change the way airlines,...

Transportation
Privacy Vs. Convenience: Connected Car Data Sharing Draws Debate 
March 19, 2024

Findings from a recent New York Times report have brought to light a concerning reality for drivers: their every trip detail, from speeding to sudden braking, is meticulously logged by data brokers.  This peek into the extensive monitoring of driving behavior underscores a broader unease among consumers about...