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AI Takes the Wheel in Travel Planning

AI Takes the Wheel in Travel Planning
AI Takes the Wheel in Travel Planning
September 10, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the travel industry, with Greece introducing an AI-powered travel assistant named Pythia and Google showcasing its Gemini AI system at an...

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Klarna and UATP Partner on Flexible Payment Options for Airlines
Klarna and UATP Partner on Flexible Payment Options for Airlines
September 10, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Global payment network UATP and buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Klarna have partnered to allow airlines to offer Klarna’s flexible payment options. Get the...

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DOT Launches Inquiry Into Rewards Programs of 4 Airlines
DOT Launches Inquiry Into Rewards Programs of 4 Airlines
September 05, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched an inquiry into the rewards programs of the four largest U.S. airlines, saying it aims to protect customers from...

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Airbnb Wants NYC to Ease Short-Term Rental Restrictions
Airbnb Wants NYC to Ease Short-Term Rental Restrictions
September 03, 2024  |  Real Estate

Airbnb says New York City’s short-term rental law hasn’t done its job. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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One in Every Ten Dollars Globally Spent on Travel in 2024
One in Every Ten Dollars Globally Spent on Travel in 2024
September 03, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Travel spending will generate a record 10% of gross domestic product (GDP) this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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How the World Does Travel: Sector Checks In Late on Digital Engagement
How the World Does Travel: Sector Checks In Late on Digital Engagement
September 02, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The travel industry, long defined by in-person transactions and physical tickets, is gradually moving toward digitalization. However, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report, “How The...

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Beyond the Form Factor: The Story of Digital Wallets Is Still Unwritten
Beyond the Form Factor: The Story of Digital Wallets Is Still Unwritten
August 28, 2024  |  Digital Payments

There have been some significant milestones so far in the development of the digital wallet. Its early days track back to 2003 with the debut...

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Travel Platforms Reroute Strategies to Elevate Customer Engagement
Travel Platforms Reroute Strategies to Elevate Customer Engagement
August 16, 2024  |  Travel Payments

As inflation reshapes consumer spending, travel giants Expedia, Airbnb and Booking Holdings are adjusting their strategies to drive customer engagement and bookings amid shifting family budgets...

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