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Hotels Swap Online Travel Agents for AI Agents
Travel Payments // December 28, 2025

Consumers are growing comfortable with letting artificial intelligence (AI) agents plan their vacations. 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....

FIFA World Cup Turns Fandom Into an Experience Economy Moment
The Weekender // December 27, 2025

The last of the holiday glitter is still stuck to your shoes, but the digital economy is already dangling a shinier object: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As our audience sharpens New Year’s intentions—tighten budgets, simplify stacks, stop paying “fees” that feel like emotional damage—soccer’s...

Agentic AI Takes the Wheel in Travel Planning and Booking
Artificial Intelligence // December 26, 2025

Travel commerce is shifting from discovery to decision-making as artificial intelligence (AI) agents take control of itineraries and transactions. 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...

China UnionPay Launches Mobile App for Travelers
Travel Payments // December 24, 2025

China UnionPay has launched a mobile app designed to provide one-stop digital services for foreign visitors to China. 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...

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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 Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

Vrbo Pushes Up the Hotel App Rankings as Discounts Drive Fall Bookings

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....

Disruption Pushes Business Travel to Reinvent Itself

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 —...

Southwest and Galileo Bring Rewards to Debit’s Doorstep

November 06, 2025
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Quick Reads
Hotels Swap Online Travel Agents for AI Agents

December 28, 2025
Consumers are growing comfortable with letting artificial intelligence (AI) agents plan their vacations. 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 […]

China UnionPay Launches Mobile App for Travelers

December 24, 2025
China UnionPay has launched a mobile app designed to provide one-stop digital services for foreign visitors to China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Travel Agencies Complement Human Insights with New AI-Powered Tools

December 05, 2025
Travel agencies are reportedly equipping themselves with new artificial intelligence (AI) tools to hold their own against larger competitors that are deploying AI agents. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Revolut Preps Launch of Titan ‘Ultra-Premium’ Business Card

December 04, 2025
Revolut opened a waitlist for what it called its first “ultra-premium” business card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...