Tourism

US Economy Could Lose $10B To Chinese Travel Ban 
US Economy Could Lose $10B To Chinese Travel Ban 
February 05, 2020  |  Economy

China’s outbreak of the coronavirus has triggered travel bans that could end up costing the U.S. economy $10.3 billion in lost tourism dollars. Get the Full...

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Why The Coronavirus May Dwarf SARS’ $40B Economic Toll
Why The Coronavirus May Dwarf SARS’ $40B Economic Toll
January 28, 2020  |  International

Certain events stand out in stark relief for reminding us of just how interconnected the global economy is in the 21st century. Get the Full Story...

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Sizzle Fizzle: Virus May Weaken China’s Economic Growth
Sizzle Fizzle: Virus May Weaken China’s Economic Growth
January 24, 2020  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

It’s the unforeseen events that send economies into rough patches, toward slowing growth and even into decline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Travel Meets Connected Commerce
Travel Meets Connected Commerce
January 14, 2020  |  Travel Payments

By 2021 – about a year from now – over 20 percent of all payments globally will be made with a mobile wallet. As usage...

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ToursByLocals Gets $25M To Match Travelers With Guides
ToursByLocals Gets $25M To Match Travelers With Guides
January 13, 2020  |  Investments

The tours and experiences market is rapidly growing, and analysts predict that it will be worth $183 billion in 2020. One particular startup, ToursByLocals, aims...

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European Court To Rule On Airbnb Classification This Week
European Court To Rule On Airbnb Classification This Week
December 17, 2019  |  Regulation

The Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) will decide whether to classify Airbnb as an online booking service or real estate agent...

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Expedia Leadership Shakeup Shows Power Of Travel Industry Disruption
Expedia Leadership Shakeup Shows Power Of Travel Industry Disruption
December 04, 2019  |  Innovation

Excuse the cliché to come, but whether travel is about the journey or the destination, it does pay to at least have some rough idea...

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Russia To Bring National Payment System To UK
Russia To Bring National Payment System To UK
November 27, 2019  |  International

Russia is partnering with PayXpert to test its national payment system MIR in London, RT.com reported on Wednesday (Nov. 27). Get the Full Story Complete...

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Mastercard Collab Enables WEX To Issue V-Cards In UAE
Mastercard Collab Enables WEX To Issue V-Cards In UAE
October 09, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Commercial payments company WEX has announced a collaboration with Mastercard that will allow the firm to issue virtual cards in the Middle East. Get the...

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