Travel Payments

Today in the Connected Economy: DoorDash Lets Users Order With Google
Today in the Connected Economy: DoorDash Lets Users Order With Google
February 23, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, DoorDash launches an integration with Google, while rival Grubhub forms a partnership with 15-minute grocery service Buyk. Plus, Revolut unveils...

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Revolut Lets Users Book Trips Now, Pay Later
Revolut Lets Users Book Trips Now, Pay Later
February 23, 2022  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Financial super app Revolut has launched a new tool for its travel product Stays that lets customers book their stay and pay when they arrive,...

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Travel Rebound Helped by Business Use of Virtual Credit Cards
Travel Rebound Helped by Business Use of Virtual Credit Cards
February 23, 2022  |  Travel Payments

There is no question about the severe impact the pandemic has had on the travel industry, and that includes the mayhem it caused travel businesses...

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Hidden Hotel and Airline Fees Under Fire in 2022 as Travel Sector Explores New Price Models
Hidden Hotel and Airline Fees Under Fire in 2022 as Travel Sector Explores New Price...
February 22, 2022  |  Travel Payments

Booked a hotel lately? If not, be ready for higher rack rates on whole new invoicing vocabularies, from “sustainability fees” to ambiguous “amenities fees,” replacing...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Parking Operators Trying to Combat QR Code Fraud; Trax, Raistone Partner on Invoice Payment Extensions
Today in the Connected Economy: Parking Operators Trying to Combat QR Code Fraud; Trax, Raistone...
February 18, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Massmart enhances eCommerce offerings in South Africa thanks to a partnership with Mastercard, and Nepal becomes the first country outside...

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12% of Consumers Making Travel Purchases in January Experienced Payment Declines 
12% of Consumers Making Travel Purchases in January Experienced Payment Declines 
February 17, 2022  |  Digital Payments

The average value of payment declines increased $53 in January, and that of payment fraud rose $11 during the same time period, according to Digital...

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Delta Launches BNPL Offering With AmEx
Delta Launches BNPL Offering With AmEx
February 17, 2022  |  BNPL

Delta Airlines is giving travelers a buy now, pay later (BNPL) option with the help of American Express’ Plan It tool. The update, announced in...

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Airbnb Moves Deeper Into the Connected Economy as Blended Live/Work Bookings Expand
Airbnb Moves Deeper Into the Connected Economy as Blended Live/Work Bookings Expand
February 16, 2022  |  Earnings

Turning the pandemic frown upside down, Airbnb is using its strong position to capitalize on trends around remote work, nomadic lifestyles, and staying well connected...

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Space Crowded With the Rich as Virgin Galactic Joins SpaceX, Blue Origin
Space Crowded With the Rich as Virgin Galactic Joins SpaceX, Blue Origin
February 15, 2022  |  Travel Payments

In what could be a new “pay now, launch later” use case readying for liftoff, Virgin Galactic is open for consumer business as of Wednesday...

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