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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...

Consumers 2.4 Times More Likely to Use Digital Wallets for Travel Than Groceries
Consumer Insights // May 28, 2025

Despite ongoing efforts to incentivize credit card usage through rewards programs, American consumers maintain a clear preference split for payment methods based on purchase type. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Affirm and Kayak Extend Pay Later Partnership to Canada
Partnerships // May 22, 2025

Affirm continues to deepen its travel industry footprint by expanding its partnership with Kayak. 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...

Kayak Pivots From Search to AI-Driven Travel Assistant
Artificial Intelligence // May 22, 2025

Fundamental transformations often occur across the industries that are most receptive to them. 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....

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Consumers 2.4 Times More Likely to Use Digital Wallets for Travel Than Groceries

May 28, 2025
Despite ongoing efforts to incentivize credit card usage through rewards programs, American consumers maintain a clear preference split for payment methods based on purchase type. 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, […]

Alternate Payments Cleared for Takeoff as Platforms Catch Up With Travelers’ Payment Demands

May 20, 2025
The travel industry can call to mind pink sand beaches, loyalty points and upgrades. But behind the scenes, the sector is defined by the way people pay. Get the Full...

Travelers Go Digital, but Rewards Programs Are Still Flying Under Their Radar

April 15, 2025
The travel industry is facing some headwinds headed into the peak season for getting away from it all.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Mews Founder Says It’s Time to Stop Treating Hotel Guests Like a Room Number 

March 13, 2025
The hospitality industry is built on service, but the hotel experience has remained largely unchanged for decades. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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

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...

Affirm and Kayak Extend Pay Later Partnership to Canada

May 22, 2025
Affirm continues to deepen its travel industry footprint by expanding its partnership with Kayak. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Expedia Adds APIs to B2B Platform to Help Build Travel Packages

May 14, 2025
Expedia Group enhanced its B2B segment, Private Label Solutions, by adding APIs that help its partners build travel packages. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...