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Travel Payments
Airlines Eye Closed-Loop Payments Solutions to Reduce Payments Costs
November 22, 2022

While the cost of processing credit cards has dropped dramatically over the years, some of the interchange levels have remained relatively high. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Airbnb Hopes to Woo New Hosts With Setup Program
November 16, 2022

With revenues at record levels and more people renting their homes to earn extra income, Airbnb is working to attract new hosts. 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...

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Uber Travel Expands to 10,000+ Cities
November 14, 2022

Uber has expanded its Uber Travel service to 10,000 cities, part of a suite of new services, as the company and its competitors look to diversify their offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Hopper Secures $96M From Capital One to Grow Travel App 
November 07, 2022

Travel app Hopper has secured a $96 million follow-on investment from Capital One, which led its Series F round in March 2021, and Hopper said it will use the funds to accelerate its growth across several fronts.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Airbnb Says Travelers Want Real Experiences but New Hosts Need Extra Income
November 02, 2022

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LatAm Travel Gets Booking Boost from Cross-Border Platforms
October 26, 2022

As more consumers and companies size up Latin America for its ample opportunities, the need for speedy cross-border payments, aided by localization, will be close behind and key to unlocking that potential. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Cities Say Business Travel Revenue Has Yet to Return
October 16, 2022

Tourist-heavy cities have seen more revenue from taxes on overnight hotel stays compared to other cities relying on business travel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Data Point: Travel App Bookings Up 16% in Q2
September 23, 2022

When they say “pent-up travel demand” they mean it, as consumer use of airline booking apps and websites rose by double digits in the second quarter of 2022, signaling both a strong desire to travel despite inflation, and the increasing digital transformation of how travel...

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Fly Now Pay Later Selects Receeve for Collections and Recovery
September 09, 2022

Debt recovery platform Receeve announced it has been selected by buy now, pay later (BNPL) travel firm Fly Now Pay Later for its collections and recovery management solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...