Travel Payments

Travel Payments
Klarna and UATP Partner on Flexible Payment Options for Airlines
September 10, 2024

Global payment network UATP and buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Klarna have partnered to allow airlines to offer Klarna’s flexible payment options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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One in Every Ten Dollars Globally Spent on Travel in 2024
September 03, 2024

Travel spending will generate a record 10% of gross domestic product (GDP) this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Travel Platforms Reroute Strategies to Elevate Customer Engagement
August 16, 2024

As inflation reshapes consumer spending, travel giants Expedia, Airbnb and Booking Holdings are adjusting their strategies to drive customer engagement and bookings amid shifting family budgets and evolving preferences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Private Jet Demand Dips as Prices Rise and COVID Fears Fade
August 16, 2024

Private jet charter flights reportedly experienced a decline of 15% in the first half of this year compared to their peak in 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Airbnb: Travelers Delay Booking Accommodations Amid Macro Uncertainty
August 06, 2024

Airbnb has seen shorter booking lead times in recent weeks, with customers around the world booking their accommodations closer to their expected time of arrival. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Airbnb Wants to Woo Hotel Customers With Luxury Offerings
July 31, 2024

Airbnb is reportedly planning luxury offerings like personal chefs to entice travelers away from hotels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Global Business Travel Spending to Surpass 2019 Record
July 22, 2024

Global business travel spending is expected to reach a record high in 2024, exceeding the current record that was set in the pre-pandemic year of 2019. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Gen Z Drives Travel Spending Surge for Live Events
July 22, 2024

As young consumers look for meaningful, in-person experiences, more are traveling for ticketed events, driving vacation spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Lighthouse Debuts AI-Powered Solution for Independent Hoteliers
July 18, 2024

Hospitality/travel industry commercial platform Lighthouse has debuted an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...