travel

Serving Up Local Life, On Demand, Around The World
Serving Up Local Life, On Demand, Around The World
June 06, 2019  |  Retail

The world has become so flat that it is impossible to have a truly local experience, because “local” no longer exists. At least not in...

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Stepping Into 21st-Century Hospitality With Short-Term Tech
Stepping Into 21st-Century Hospitality With Short-Term Tech
May 31, 2019  |  Retail

Some entrepreneurs are inspired to start companies because they spot unmet needs in the market: Frontdesk Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer Jesse DePinto, for instance,...

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Chinese Travelers Stop Coming To US
Chinese Travelers Stop Coming To US
May 28, 2019  |  International

Chinese tourism in the U.S. declined at a fast clip last year, ending what had been years of growth. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Customer Service Can Be A Competitive Advantage For Digital Platforms
Customer Service Can Be A Competitive Advantage For Digital Platforms
May 24, 2019  |  Gig Economy

The crux of the Payments and The Platform Economy Playbook is that with 162 million workers in the U.S. and Europe currently involved with the...

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Travel Managers Battle Growing Fraud Threats
Travel Managers Battle Growing Fraud Threats
May 24, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Travel managers are battling against card skimming and other types of fraud — and the instances of fraud are on the rise, according to a...

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Why AI Could Be Fashion Rental Platforms’ Next Big Thing
Why AI Could Be Fashion Rental Platforms’ Next Big Thing
May 23, 2019  |  Platform Payments

Technology may be changing, but the level of service consumers want from businesses is not. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Amazon India Now Sells Airline Tickets
Amazon India Now Sells Airline Tickets
May 17, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Amazon Pay in India, which already allows customers to do things like pay bills and borrow money, has added the ability to book airline tickets,...

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GetYourGuide Closes $484M Round Led By SoftBank
GetYourGuide Closes $484M Round Led By SoftBank
May 17, 2019  |  Investments

Travel booking platform GetYourGuide announced that it has raised $484 million in Series E funding, led by the SoftBank Vision Fund. The round also saw participation...

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Taco Bell To Open ‘The Bell’ Hotel
Taco Bell To Open ‘The Bell’ Hotel
May 16, 2019  |  Retail

To provide consumers with an immersive way to experience its brand, Taco Bell is launching The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel and Resort in Palm...

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