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Expedia Boosts B2B Travel Offering With CarTrawler Acquisition
Acquisitions // May 20, 2026

Expedia is acquiring CarTrawler, an Ireland-based B2B platform for the travel industry. 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...

Virgin Voyages Turned 1,500 AI Agents Into a Workforce
artificial intelligence // May 13, 2026

Virgin Voyages now runs more than 1,500 active artificial intelligence (AI) agents across its shoreside and shipboard operations. The results are showing up in the revenue line. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Crypto.com Launches In-App Travel Booking Service
Cryptocurrency // May 06, 2026

Crypto.com has launched an in-app booking service in partnership with travel infrastructure provider Bookit. 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...

Travel Checkout Has Become the New Departure Gate
Travel Payments // April 30, 2026

The decision to book travel or walk away increasingly happens at the checkout screen. A joint report from PYMNTS Intelligence and Marqeta, based on a survey of 30 U.S. firms, examines how digital wallets and other embedded finance tools are shaping revenue, customer engagement and...

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Travel Checkout Has Become the New Departure Gate

April 30, 2026
The decision to book travel or walk away increasingly happens at the checkout screen. A joint report from PYMNTS Intelligence and Marqeta, based on a survey of 30 U.S. firms, examines how digital wallets and other embedded finance tools are shaping revenue, customer engagement and operational performance across the industry. Get the Full Story Complete […]

49% of Gen Z Say BNPL Shapes Where They Book Travel

April 29, 2026
For younger shoppers, buy now, pay later is not just a way to split a purchase. It is often a factor in where they choose to spend in the first...

Royal Bank of Canada Makes Travel the New Test for Card Loyalty

April 06, 2026
The contest for customer loyalty among card issuing banks has moved well beyond points, as institutions confront a market where rewards have become routine and differentiation increasingly elusive. Get the...

High Earners Make Card Installments a Pay-Later Power Tool

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...

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Expedia Boosts B2B Travel Offering With CarTrawler Acquisition

May 20, 2026
Expedia is acquiring CarTrawler, an Ireland-based B2B platform for the travel industry. 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 from […]

Crypto.com Launches In-App Travel Booking Service

May 06, 2026
Crypto.com has launched an in-app booking service in partnership with travel infrastructure provider Bookit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Booking Holdings AI Assistants Slash Costs and Boost Bookings

April 28, 2026
Booking Holdings is seeing benefits from its investments in generative artificial intelligence and is continuing to expand its AI-powered capabilities across its operations, executives said Tuesday (April 28) during the...

American Airlines Finds Fuel Price Spikes Won’t Stop Premium Travelers

April 23, 2026
American Airlines found during the first quarter that fare hikes made in response to the spike in jet fuel prices didn’t stop premium travelers. There was no impact on demand....