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Nearly 35% of Hotel Guests Prompted to Tip Amid Shifting Gratuity Norms
Nearly 35% of Hotel Guests Prompted to Tip Amid Shifting Gratuity Norms
November 10, 2023  |  Consumer Payments

Inflation has emerged as a significant force in the economy, impacting consumers’ purchasing power and influencing various aspects of their daily interactions. One area where...

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Report: ICBC Subsidiary Disconnects From Electronic Settlement Platform Amid Cyberattack
Report: ICBC Subsidiary Disconnects From Electronic Settlement Platform Amid Cyberattack
November 10, 2023  |  Fraud Attack

The U.S. subsidiary of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) reportedly disconnected itself from an electronic settlement platform for U.S. Treasury securities operated by...

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1 in 3 Hospitality Workers Willing to Pay for Instant Tips 
1 in 3 Hospitality Workers Willing to Pay for Instant Tips 
November 10, 2023  |  Faster Payments

As restaurants and others in the hospitality space look for ways to boost retention, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals that instant tip payouts can go a long...

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Report: EU Set to Agree on Light Touch Rules for Airbnb
Report: EU Set to Agree on Light Touch Rules for Airbnb
November 10, 2023  |  Data

European Union (EU) countries and European Parliament lawmakers are reportedly expected to reach an agreement on light touch rules for Airbnb next week. Get the Full Story...

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Flutter Attributes Soft Earnings to Customer Wins and Currency Headwinds
Flutter Attributes Soft Earnings to Customer Wins and Currency Headwinds
November 10, 2023  |  Earnings

Flutter, the parent company of online betting platform FanDuel, reportedly saw a setback in its stock value Thursday (Nov. 9) after revealing disappointing third-quarter earnings....

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Duolingo Drives 160% Two-Year Subscriber Growth With Constant Tinkering
Duolingo Drives 160% Two-Year Subscriber Growth With Constant Tinkering
November 10, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Duolingo is seeing subscription growth, launching new tiers and constantly testing new features and enhancements to drive revenue and lifetime value (LTV). Get the Full...

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Man Gets 16-Year Prison Sentence in Alibaba IPO Fraud Case
Man Gets 16-Year Prison Sentence in Alibaba IPO Fraud Case
November 10, 2023  |  Legal

A man was sentenced to nearly 16 years in prison for orchestrating a fraud related to Alibaba’s 2014 initial public offering (IPO). Get the Full...

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Vizalogix Joins Texada to Bring Augmented Reality to Construction Industry
Vizalogix Joins Texada to Bring Augmented Reality to Construction Industry
November 10, 2023  |  Partnerships

Vizalogix and Texada partnered to bring augmented reality (AR) technology to the construction industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Instacart Leverages Scale to Buck Competition From Grocers’ Direct Platforms
Instacart Leverages Scale to Buck Competition From Grocers’ Direct Platforms
November 10, 2023  |  Delivery

As retailers and third-party players alike compete for consumers’ online grocery spending, Instacart maintains that its scale protects it from facing too much competition from...

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