hospitality

77% of Travelers Prioritize Experience Over Cost
77% of Travelers Prioritize Experience Over Cost
January 09, 2025  |  Travel Payments

The hospitality industry has seen a resurgence since COVID-19, and international travel and tourism are expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels. To capitalize on the growth,...

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Travelers Increasingly Trust Their Travel to AI Assistants
Travelers Increasingly Trust Their Travel to AI Assistants
January 07, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Generative AI is making its mark in various industries, particularly in the travel and hospitality sectors, where it is increasing customer engagement, improving operational efficiencies...

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FTC Finalizes Order Requiring Marriott to Improve Data Security
FTC Finalizes Order Requiring Marriott to Improve Data Security
December 20, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order requiring Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to implement a comprehensive information security program....

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Hostaway Secures $365 Million to Expand Short-Term Rental Platform
Hostaway Secures $365 Million to Expand Short-Term Rental Platform
December 17, 2024  |  Investments

Hostaway has secured a $365 million strategic growth investment to expand its vacation rental software and management system designed for short-term rental property owners and...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Eye Job Changes as Labor Market Shows Strength
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Eye Job Changes as Labor Market Shows Strength
December 06, 2024  |  Economy

It’s a natural reflex, part of human nature: When the pressure’s on, we look to a solution. For consumers living paycheck to paycheck, the prospect...

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Data-Driven Funding Fuels Restaurant Growth and Fills Tables
Data-Driven Funding Fuels Restaurant Growth and Fills Tables
December 03, 2024  |  SMBs

For restaurants, there’s a funding gap, a chasm between gaining access to the capital they need to thrive and grow and the traditional channels offering...

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Digital Payments Reduce Travel Industry Turbulence
Digital Payments Reduce Travel Industry Turbulence
November 19, 2024  |  Travel Payments

There’s nothing simple about travel, especially from a payments POV. But there should be. “Simplicity in travel, the more they can go hand-in-hand, the better...

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US Bank Launches Travel Planning Partnership With Booking.com
US Bank Launches Travel Planning Partnership With Booking.com
November 18, 2024  |  Partnerships

U.S. Bank has launched a travel booking platform for its credit card holders. The U.S. Bank Travel Center with Booking.com, announced Monday (Nov. 18), lets...

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Killing Tip Taxes May Give Momentum to Instant Digital Payouts
Killing Tip Taxes May Give Momentum to Instant Digital Payouts
November 11, 2024  |  Disbursements

Headed into last week’s presidential election, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris endorsed eliminating taxes on tips. Coming into office in January 2025, Trump, now...

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