The great travel snapback continues, through digital channels, matching supply and demand for places to stay when getting away from it all. Airbnb noted in its results that the fourth quarter saw 98.8 million nights and experiences booked, up 12% from a year ago. As...
While China’s domestic air travel market is experiencing a strong recovery, international travel reportedly still faces challenges. Factors such as economic conditions, ticket prices and visa issues contribute to the limited appetite for international travel, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Dec. 28). China’s international recovery has been slower than...
Betting on a sharp rebound in international travel following the pandemic, Marriott International posted strong second quarter (Q2) earnings on Tuesday (Aug. 1), beating analysts’ expectations on both the top and bottom line. According to the U.S. hospitality giant, Q2 worldwide RevPAR (revenue per available...
Booking flights is no longer just about charging it to the card — that is, corporate or individual credit cards. Technology has made it possible to use methods spanning eWallets and even POS financing to pay for trips across the globe, as UATP CEO Ralph...
October 22, 2018
Booking flights is no longer just about charging it to the card — that is, corporate or individual credit cards. Technology has made it possible to use methods spanning eWallets and even POS financing to pay for trips across the globe, as UATP CEO Ralph Kaiser tells Karen Webster in the latest Topic TBD, with benefits to airlines and travelers alike.
August 03, 2018
No more plastic. And no more relying solely on virtual cards. Companies need transparency when it comes to booking and paying for road warriors’ trips. Hyperwallet MD Bill Crowley weighs...
December 28, 2023
While China’s domestic air travel market is experiencing a strong recovery, international travel reportedly still faces challenges. Factors such as economic conditions, ticket prices and visa issues contribute to the limited appetite for international travel, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Dec. 28). China’s international recovery has been slower than expected due to soft demand, according to the report. For […]
August 01, 2023
Betting on a sharp rebound in international travel following the pandemic, Marriott International posted strong second quarter (Q2) earnings on Tuesday (Aug. 1), beating analysts’ expectations on both the top...
September 07, 2015
Some methods of competition have landed Visa in hot water in Australia. In proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the Federal Court of that country has...
