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Tariffs Boost Number of Americans Buying Luxury Goods in Europe
Travel Payments // August 27, 2025

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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...

Vegas Workers ‘Starting to Freak Out’ as Tourism and Tips Drop
Travel Payments // July 27, 2025

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Trade Group Says Tourism Downturn Could Hurt US Retail Spending
Retail // July 24, 2025

A downturn in travel could hurt not only the tourism industry in the United States, but also its retailers. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Airports and Stadiums Say Mobile-First Checkout Is Big Fan Favorite

June 13, 2025
The roar of the crowd. The hum of a busy airport terminal. The gentle sway of a cruise ship. These environments, as varied as they are, now share a common thread: a new wave of smart point-of-sale (POS) technologies transforming how consumers pay, engage and experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock […]

Travel Platforms Reroute Strategies to Elevate Customer Engagement

August 16, 2024
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 and evolving preferences. Get the...

Gen Z Drives Travel Spending Surge for Live Events

July 22, 2024
As young consumers look for meaningful, in-person experiences, more are traveling for ticketed events, driving vacation spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

AI-Powered Chatbots and Searches Punch Travel Industry’s Ticket

March 11, 2024
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 digital transformation of business and...

Quick Reads
Tariffs Boost Number of Americans Buying Luxury Goods in Europe

August 27, 2025
Tariffs have reportedly led to an increase in the number of wealthy Americans traveling to Europe to buy luxury goods. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

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...

Vegas Workers ‘Starting to Freak Out’ as Tourism and Tips Drop

July 27, 2025
What good are tax-free tips if there’s no around to do the tipping? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Trade Group Says Tourism Downturn Could Hurt US Retail Spending

July 24, 2025
A downturn in travel could hurt not only the tourism industry in the United States, but also its retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...