Tourism

AI-Powered Chatbots and Searches Punch Travel Industry’s Ticket
AI-Powered Chatbots and Searches Punch Travel Industry’s Ticket
March 11, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Kayak’s new chatbot lets users seek travel advice and discover flights via screenshots, in the latest sign of how artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the...

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Travelex CEO Says Travelers Getting Smarter About Managing FX Risks
Travelex CEO Says Travelers Getting Smarter About Managing FX Risks
March 07, 2024  |  Travel Payments

The travel industry is on a strong rebound post-pandemic, experiencing a notable resurgence in activity and revenue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Booking Holdings Sounds Optimistic Tone on Connected Travel For 2024
Booking Holdings Sounds Optimistic Tone on Connected Travel For 2024
February 22, 2024  |  Earnings

The leisure travel industry is alive and well at Booking Holdings. The parent company of Priceline, Kayak, Booking.com and other connected economy hospitality brands reported record fourth...

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Airbnb Adds Tools to Promote Tourism, Enforce Short-Term Rental Laws
Airbnb Adds Tools to Promote Tourism, Enforce Short-Term Rental Laws
February 22, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Airbnb has expanded its City Portal to more than 430 jurisdictions worldwide over the past three years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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US Retailers Benefit From Offering APAC Travelers Their Preferred Payment Methods 
US Retailers Benefit From Offering APAC Travelers Their Preferred Payment Methods 
December 06, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Wei Jiang, co-founder, president and COO at Citcon, told PYMNTS in a recent interview that the travel rebound is a long-standing trend — and one that...

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Visa: Americans Keep Traveling Despite Rising Costs
Visa: Americans Keep Traveling Despite Rising Costs
November 28, 2023  |  Travel Payments

Rising costs haven’t stamped out the travel bug for Americans, a new Visa survey shows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Agoda and Mastercard Strengthen Partnership on Travel Industry B2B Payments
Agoda and Mastercard Strengthen Partnership on Travel Industry B2B Payments
October 30, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Singapore-based digital travel platform Agoda expanded its partnership with Mastercard to enhance B2B payments within the travel and tourism industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Burberry and Richemont Look to Reopened China After 25% Sales Drop
Burberry and Richemont Look to Reopened China After 25% Sales Drop
January 18, 2023  |  Retail

After a COVID-inspired sales drop, luxury brands Burberry and Richemont see hope in China’s reopening. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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HotelPlanner Taps ZentrumHub for Travel API Platform
HotelPlanner Taps ZentrumHub for Travel API Platform
January 03, 2023  |  API

HotelPlanner and ZentrumHub have teamed up to deliver an API solution for the travel industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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