As another blizzard sweeps across the Northeast, grounding flights and snarling itineraries, the travel industry is confronting a different kind of storm: the rise of artificial intelligence agents and the infrastructure needed to power them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Generative artificial intelligence enabled Booking Holdings to reduce its customer service costs year over year, even as the company handled 10% more bookings, Booking Holdings Chief Financial Officer Ewout Steenbergen said Wednesday (Feb. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Airbnb is expanding its “Reserve Now, Pay Later” program to properties around the globe. 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...
Expedia Group is responding to the rise of artificial intelligence assistants and agentic commerce both by embracing them and by providing services that draw travelers directly to its own platforms, executives said Thursday (Feb. 12) during the company’s quarter earnings call. Get the Full Story...
January 14, 2026
Pay later is no longer a niche solution for cash-strapped consumers, as high earners increasingly use credit card installment plans to manage spending with precision and control. 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 […]
November 17, 2025
Sometimes you don’t need a ride to travel. That’s a good lesson to remember as Thanksgiving and the holidays scatter American consumers to highways and airports for their annual visits....
November 10, 2025
For business travel, disruption has become a default setting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
November 06, 2025
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March 09, 2026
Travelsoft Pay will leverage Mastercard’s Wholesale Program (MWP) to simplify B2B payments across the travel ecosystem. 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, you agree to […]
February 18, 2026
Generative artificial intelligence enabled Booking Holdings to reduce its customer service costs year over year, even as the company handled 10% more bookings, Booking Holdings Chief Financial Officer Ewout Steenbergen...
February 17, 2026
Airbnb is expanding its “Reserve Now, Pay Later” program to properties around the globe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
February 12, 2026
Expedia Group is responding to the rise of artificial intelligence assistants and agentic commerce both by embracing them and by providing services that draw travelers directly to its own platforms,...
