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Hotels.com Adds Affirm’s Pay-Over-Time Solution to Checkout
BNPL // August 20, 2024

Approved guests who book accommodations on Hotels.com can now pay over time by selecting Affirm at checkout. These guests are shown the total cost of their purchase at checkout and will never pay more than they agree to upfront, the companies said in a Tuesday (Aug. 20) press...

Expedia Focuses on Loyalty Programs as It Expects Soft Travel Demand in Q3
Earnings // August 08, 2024

For Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin, there was a clear highlight for the company during the second quarter: Brand Expedia saw room night growth rise to nearly 20%. “Brand Expedia has been a great highlight for us,” Gorin told analysts and investors during the company’s...

Provider Ranking of Travel Apps Sees Little Month-Over-Month Change
Travel Payments // January 31, 2024

Traveling is a big part of many people’s New Year’s resolutions. If it’s one of your goals this year, PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Travel Apps can help you figure out where to go and where to stay. Each month, PYMNTS determines the most popular apps in the...

Vrbo Gains 3 Points and 1 Position in Provider Ranking of Travel Apps
Travel Payments // December 28, 2023

If you’re thinking about traveling in 2024, PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Travel Apps could help. Using metrics such as average users, the number of downloads and more, PYMNTS determines the most popular apps in the travel industry each month. Whether you’re planning a trip across...

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Expedia Tops Travel App Provider Ranking Ahead of Busy Season

November 27, 2024
It’s fitting to look at PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Travel Apps, considering this week is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Each month, PYMNTS determines the most popular apps in the travel sector based on the number of downloads and average users, as well as other metrics. The best travel apps provide […]

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Hotels.com Adds Affirm’s Pay-Over-Time Solution to Checkout

August 20, 2024
Approved guests who book accommodations on Hotels.com can now pay over time by selecting Affirm at checkout. These guests are shown the total cost of their purchase at checkout and will never pay more than they agree to upfront, the companies said in a Tuesday (Aug. 20) press release. Expedia Group, the owner of Hotels.com, already offers Affirm’s buy […]

Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo Join Forces in One Loyalty Program

July 17, 2023
Expedia Group has unveiled a new loyalty program that rewards travel and hospitality business across the company’s portfolio. This single loyalty program called One Key unifies the travel brands Expedia,...

Hotels.com Debuts Loyalty Program Visa Card

September 14, 2020
Hotels.com has launched a credit card to help users access rewards, according to CNBC. The card is backed by Visa and issued by Wells Fargo. It will build on the...

Bitcoin Daily: Walmart China Uses Blockchain For Food Sales; Would-Be Fed Member Moore To Create...

June 26, 2019
Bitcoin startup Lolli announced that it has struck a new partnership with Hotels.com, joining Lolli’s existing partners Booking.com, Priceline, Hilton and Marriott. “We are leveraging our Hotels.com and Booking.com partnerships to...