travel

Aviation’s Digital Transformation Aims for a Connected Future
Aviation’s Digital Transformation Aims for a Connected Future
March 20, 2024  |  Travel Payments

The aviation industry stands on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by the widespread adoption of digital technologies. From booking flights to managing operations...

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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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Amadeus Acquires Voxel to Bolster Travel Payments Services
Amadeus Acquires Voxel to Bolster Travel Payments Services
March 11, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Amadeus has acquired Voxel, a B2B payments solution provider for the travel sector. The purchase, announced Monday (March 11) adds Voxel’s eInvoicing and B2B payments tools to the...

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American Express Taps Point.me to Facilitate Using Points for Flights
American Express Taps Point.me to Facilitate Using Points for Flights
March 11, 2024  |  Travel Payments

American Express has partnered with point.me to make it easier for cardholders to find and book flights with their rewards points. Point.me, a points and travel reward...

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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. And despite the rise of digital payments methods, Richard...

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Wells Fargo Courts Frequent Travelers With New Autograph Card
Wells Fargo Courts Frequent Travelers With New Autograph Card
March 06, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Wells Fargo has added a card to its Autograph suite to woo frequent travelers.  The banking giant’s Autograph Journey card, announced Wednesday (March 6), offers accelerated earnings...

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Financially Secure Consumers Splurge on Travel
Financially Secure Consumers Splurge on Travel
February 29, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Travel is one of the top ways consumers with healthy financial safety nets treat themselves, PYMNTS Intelligence research finds, and airlines are reaping the benefits....

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Marriott Lets Members Redeem Points for Taylor Swift Concert Tickets
Marriott Lets Members Redeem Points for Taylor Swift Concert Tickets
February 27, 2024  |  Retail

Marriott International’s loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, is now enabling members to redeem points to see a concert on Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. Eligible members...

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Businesses Reconsider Travel Amid Cost-Cutting and Environmental Concerns
Businesses Reconsider Travel Amid Cost-Cutting and Environmental Concerns
February 25, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Business travel has changed for thousands of workers, thanks to COVID, cost-cutting and environmental worries. That’s according to a Sunday (Feb. 25) Financial Times (FT)...

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