Payments

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Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight - Tony Fernandes of Capital A
By Linda Fox | August 29, 2023
Capital A has been steadily developing from an airline to an online travel platform and most recently a super app offering financial services, ride hailing, food delivery and more.  Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
Critical tax changes impacting the lodging industry
By Avalara | August 29, 2023
Accommodation platforms, online travel agencies and short-term rental operators are facing greater scrutiny, increased regulation and new tax obligations. Read More
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News / Online
Grab boosts mobility revenue through supply improvement
By Linda Fox | August 23, 2023
Grab reported a 77% increase in Q2 2023 revenue to $567 million and a 74% decrease in losses to $148 million. Read More
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News / Distribution
Hotel payment and booking company Selfbook partners with Affirm
By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2023
Selfbook and Affirm are linking up to provide “flexible payment options” to hotel bookings. Read More
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News / Online
Wego CEO on the Middle East’s travel boom, generative AI and more
By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2023
Wego CEO Ross Veitch explains why he's bullish on the future of tourism in the Middle East and how generative AI-powered chat interfaces could become the new "gatekeepers" for e-commerce. Read More
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News / Technology
Trends, product updates and launch news from GBTA
By PhocusWire | August 14, 2023
The gathering of the global business travel industry is getting underway in Dallas, and we’ve rounded up some of the key announcements from travel management companies and technology players. Read More
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News / Online
Mastercard report sees business travel at tipping point
By Derek Catron | August 10, 2023
With global business travel staging a comeback after years of uncertainty, Mastercard’s survey of travel decision makers identifies opportunities to support transformation.   Read More
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News / Online
Travel's path to smoother payments and how data helps
By Linda Fox | August 1, 2023
While advances in technology as well as payment mechanisms are helping remove friction for both consumers and businesses, there is still a long way to go, according to travel payment experts. Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Revolutionize your hotel transactions with modern payment links
By Haley Crawford - Selfbook | July 31, 2023
With outdated transaction methods and high-risk credit card authorization forms having led the charge for years, hotels and guests are craving options that make secure, simple and flexible payments... Read More
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News / Online
Buy now, pay later travel solution Uplift acquired for $100M
By Mitra Sorrells | July 27, 2023
Upgrade, which offers banking, credit and payment products directly to consumers, has acquired Uplift, which provides solutions used by more than 300 airlines, cruise lines and hotel chains in the U.S.... Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Report: Travelers vs. tech - Fostering a traveler-centric approach to innovation
By Cathy Walsh - PhocusWire | July 25, 2023
This white paper, produced by PhocusWire and Allianz Partners, provides a traveler-centric review of three key trends impacting travel: ChatGPT/AI travel assistants, fintech and the future of travel... Read More
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Interview / Startups
Justt- Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2023
By PhocusWire | July 21, 2023
Justt combines industry expertise with machine learning to fight fraudulent chargebacks.   Read More
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Interview / Startups
Trvlr - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2023
By PhocusWire | July 14, 2023
Trvlr is a booking platform that directly links agencies and hotels and fully automates commission payments. Read More
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News / Startups
Hotel Equities implements Grazzy digital tipping across properties
By Linda Fox | July 11, 2023
The Grazzy platform enables guests to tip housekeeping, front desk and other hotel employees directly from mobile devices. Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
Video: UATP on payment opportunities in travel
By PhocusWire | July 11, 2023
In an interview in the PhocusWire studio at Phocuswright Europe, UATP president and CEO Ralph Kaiser discusses the company's current priorities and his wider view on the future of travel payments. Read More