hospitality

Loyalty Programs Gain Traction as Fiserv Acquires CardFree
Loyalty Programs Gain Traction as Fiserv Acquires CardFree
September 05, 2025  |  Loyalty & Rewards

PYMNTS Intelligence has tracked a shift in consumer expectations as they navigate online and offline commerce: They expect rewards and personalized offers. Get the Full...

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Airbnb Launches $0-Upfront Booking Option for US Stays
Airbnb Launches $0-Upfront Booking Option for US Stays
August 14, 2025  |  Travel Payments

Airbnb Inc. has introduced a “Reserve Now, Pay Later” feature for U.S. customers, allowing travelers to book certain domestic stays without making an upfront payment....

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Wage Growth Stalls for Low-Income Workers After Years-Long Boom
Wage Growth Stalls for Low-Income Workers After Years-Long Boom
August 12, 2025  |  Economy

After years of rapid wage growth for low-income workers in the United States, a slowdown has set in, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (Aug....

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Hotels Slash Invoice Cycle Times by 70% With Automation
Hotels Slash Invoice Cycle Times by 70% With Automation
August 11, 2025  |  Accounts Payable

Even as the hospitality industry innovates to enhance guest experiences, a quiet revolution is underway in its back offices, fundamentally reshaping how hotels manage their...

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Booking CEO Glenn Fogel Says Airport Infrastructure Can Reverse Tourism Decline
Booking CEO Glenn Fogel Says Airport Infrastructure Can Reverse Tourism Decline
August 08, 2025  |  Travel Payments

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel reportedly said that the United States needs to invest in passport and immigration booths at airports to help reverse a decline in foreign...

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Debit Rewards Are Retail’s Next Game Changer, Says Galileo
Debit Rewards Are Retail’s Next Game Changer, Says Galileo
July 11, 2025  |  Opinion

Co-branded debit rewards are helping companies boost loyalty and customer engagement, Galileo Financial Technologies CEO Derek White writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “Halftime 2025:...

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Hospitality Sector Checks Out Paperless Invoicing to Manage Peak Season
Hospitality Sector Checks Out Paperless Invoicing to Manage Peak Season
July 09, 2025  |  Accounts Payable

When one thinks about hospitality innovation, it’s easy to picture smart rooms, contactless check‑in or artificial intelligence (AI)‑powered concierges. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Job Openings Rose in May, Led by Accommodation and Food Services
Job Openings Rose in May, Led by Accommodation and Food Services
July 01, 2025  |  Economy

The number of job openings in the U.S. increased by 374,000 in May and reached 7.77 million on the last day of the month. Get...

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Visa and eTip Team to Help Hospitality Workers Get Tipped Faster
Visa and eTip Team to Help Hospitality Workers Get Tipped Faster
June 16, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

Visa has teamed with eTip, a digital tipping platform for the hospitality and service industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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