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Airbnb Launches $0-Upfront Booking Option for US Stays
Travel Payments // August 14, 2025

Airbnb Inc. has introduced a “Reserve Now, Pay Later” feature for U.S. customers, allowing travelers to book certain domestic stays without making an upfront payment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Wage Growth Stalls for Low-Income Workers After Years-Long Boom
Economy // August 12, 2025

After years of rapid wage growth for low-income workers in the United States, a slowdown has set in, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (Aug. 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Hotels Slash Invoice Cycle Times by 70% With Automation
Accounts Payable // August 11, 2025

Even as the hospitality industry innovates to enhance guest experiences, a quiet revolution is underway in its back offices, fundamentally reshaping how hotels manage their finances and interact with their suppliers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Booking CEO Glenn Fogel Says Airport Infrastructure Can Reverse Tourism Decline
Travel Payments // August 08, 2025

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel reportedly said that the United States needs to invest in passport and immigration booths at airports to help reverse a decline in foreign tourists. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Hotels Slash Invoice Cycle Times by 70% With Automation

August 11, 2025
Even as the hospitality industry innovates to enhance guest experiences, a quiet revolution is underway in its back offices, fundamentally reshaping how hotels manage their finances and interact with their suppliers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Debit Rewards Are Retail’s Next Game Changer, Says Galileo

July 11, 2025
Co-branded debit rewards are helping companies boost loyalty and customer engagement, Galileo Financial Technologies CEO Derek White writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “Halftime 2025: Charting the Future of Payments.”...

Hospitality Sector Checks Out Paperless Invoicing to Manage Peak Season

July 09, 2025
When one thinks about hospitality innovation, it’s easy to picture smart rooms, contactless check‑in or artificial intelligence (AI)‑powered concierges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Galileo Bets Big on Debit Rewards to Boost Loyalty Among Credit-Wary Consumers

March 27, 2025
About 90% of U.S. consumers have debit cards. Forty-six million consumers don’t have established credit histories — which means they don’t have credit cards. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Airbnb Launches $0-Upfront Booking Option for US Stays

August 14, 2025
Airbnb Inc. has introduced a “Reserve Now, Pay Later” feature for U.S. customers, allowing travelers to book certain domestic stays without making an upfront payment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

Wage Growth Stalls for Low-Income Workers After Years-Long Boom

August 12, 2025
After years of rapid wage growth for low-income workers in the United States, a slowdown has set in, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (Aug. 11). Get the Full Story...

Booking CEO Glenn Fogel Says Airport Infrastructure Can Reverse Tourism Decline

August 08, 2025
Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel reportedly said that the United States needs to invest in passport and immigration booths at airports to help reverse a decline in foreign tourists. Get the Full Story...

Job Openings Rose in May, Led by Accommodation and Food Services

July 01, 2025
The number of job openings in the U.S. increased by 374,000 in May and reached 7.77 million on the last day of the month. Get the Full Story Complete the...