Travel Industry news and trends

US Travelers Scale Back Trips Amid Economic Uncertainty
Travel Payments // June 15, 2025

American travelers are reportedly delaying or scaling back their vacations in an uncertain economic climate. 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,...

WEX and Sabre Partner on Virtual Cards for Travel Agencies
Partnerships // June 09, 2025

WEX and Sabre Direct Pay have partnered to provide virtual card solutions to travel agencies and other travel intermediaries. 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...

US Tourism Takes Hit as Overseas Travelers Avoid Country
Economy // June 01, 2025

America’s vacation hot spots have cooled somewhat less amid a decline in overseas travel. 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...

United Airlines Taps Tech Investments, Strategic Capacity Cuts to Weather Expected Travel Turbulence
Transportation // April 16, 2025

Sometimes good things can come at surprising times. That was the case for United Airlines, which on Wednesday’s (April 16) first quarter 2025 earnings call posted its best first-quarter results in five years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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United Airlines Taps Tech Investments, Strategic Capacity Cuts to Weather Expected Travel Turbulence

April 16, 2025
Sometimes good things can come at surprising times. That was the case for United Airlines, which on Wednesday’s (April 16) first quarter 2025 earnings call posted its best first-quarter results in five years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Debit Rewards Platform Broadens Loyalty Rewards Beyond Credit

March 06, 2025
Tens of millions of U.S. consumers use debit cards — one of the most popular ways to pay — and in doing so, have been largely shut out of the...

GenAI Is Cleared for Takeoff in Travel Payments

January 23, 2025
The future of payments isn’t just about what’s possible — it’s about how effectively those possibilities are realized. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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
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 all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

US Travelers Scale Back Trips Amid Economic Uncertainty

June 15, 2025
American travelers are reportedly delaying or scaling back their vacations in an uncertain economic climate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

WEX and Sabre Partner on Virtual Cards for Travel Agencies

June 09, 2025
WEX and Sabre Direct Pay have partnered to provide virtual card solutions to travel agencies and other travel intermediaries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

US Tourism Takes Hit as Overseas Travelers Avoid Country

June 01, 2025
America’s vacation hot spots have cooled somewhat less amid a decline in overseas travel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...