Hotel Equities has launched a digital tipping platform powered by Grazzy and Visa Direct. The platform provides guests staying at any of the firm’s hotels with a convenient, secure and cashless way to leave tips for housekeeping, front desk, and other hotel staff, Hotel Equities said in...
Introduction: As the travel industry experiences a post-pandemic resurgence, direct suppliers, such as airlines and hotels, are focusing on capturing consumer attention and spending to mitigate the costs associated with online travel agencies (OTAs) booking and platforms, which still dominate the industry. Managing payments across...
International travelers heading to Japan are being offered a convenient — and sustainable — way to dress for their visit. On Wednesday (July 5), Japan Airlines (JAL) announced the launch of a rental clothing service called “Any Wear, Anywhere,” for foreign tourists and business travelers using JAL-operated flights. Launched...
Wheels Up Experience shares have taken a significant hit, dropping by 60.38% in value to close Thursday (June 22) at $1.24 a share due to the reported recent hiring of restructuring lawyers, which has sparked market speculation about its financial stability. In a brief statement issued on...
When budget airlines experiment with route changes, the customer may ultimately pay the price. Picture it: After months of planning and saving, you finally book that hard-earned vacation. Hotel, ground transportation and itinerary are all planned and reserved. Just when you think you can simply...
France is taking steps to close a tax loophole and end the more favorable tax treatment short-term furnished rentals such as AirBnB receive compared to long-term rentals. “We are going to reform the tax rules and I will make proposals. When a windfall gets too...
The rise of the connected economy, and the blurring of lines between digital and “in-person” realms, is shaking up the corporate travel market. Zoom — and video calls in general — has proven to have staying power even as the pandemic recedes and economies (not...
Payments services company Worldline has launched a partnership with travel website travelplanbooker.com. “At its core, this new partnership empowers today’s traveler to be their own travel agent, planning and tailoring their trips to their own personal desires and budget,” Worldline said in a news release Monday (June 5). The three-year...
German travel platform GetYourGuide has raised $194 million to expand into North America. The company announced the equity and credit financing Thursday (June 1), saying it would allow it to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) innovations. “The investment will help increase the pace of innovation for travelers and supply...
