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5 reasons OTAs are becoming merchants of record
By ConnexPay | September 23, 2024
 How online travel agencies choose to accept payments can have a significant impact on each customer’s experience with them.   Read More
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TripAdmit secures $1M in funding to expand internationally
By Mileva Sapic | September 20, 2024
TripAdmit, which automates tipping and trip review collection for tour operators, plans to expand its footprint across North America and Europe. Read More
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The travel industry payment gap
By Phocuswright Research | September 20, 2024
The travel industry historically struggles with emerging trends and technologies, and the topic of payments is no exception.  Read More
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: PKFare, AC Group, UATP, Amadeus and more
By PhocusWire | September 13, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Trip.Biz, Hospitable, Outpayce and more
By PhocusWire | September 6, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
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MultiOn targets travel use cases for its AI agent
By Mitra Sorrells | August 26, 2024
Backed by General Catalyst, Amazon Alexa Fund, Maven Ventures, Samsung Next and individuals from OpenAI, MultiOn is rapidly developing its AI agent technology for travel and other applications. Read More
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Digital tipping growth offers corporate travel an avenue to examine policies
By Michael B. Baker – Business Travel News | August 6, 2024
Grazzy is one of several platforms that hotels are adopting to offer digital tipping opportunities to customers, and other service providers that traditionally have relied on cash tips have been adding... Read More
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How fintech companies are progressing in the travel space
By Linda Fox | August 1, 2024
Whether they believe they can remove friction and/or offer something better than existing travel companies, payment specialists and financial institutions are looking to increase their stake in the... Read More
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Travel insurance startup Faye raises $31M in series B funding
By Mileva Sapic | July 30, 2024
The round was led by Portage, a global investment platform, along with contributions from Lumir Ventures, F2 Venture Capital, Viola Ventures and Munich Re Ventures. Read More
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Grazzy adds $4 million for growth of digital tipping platform
By Linda Fox | July 25, 2024
The funding for the Texas-based company will go toward recruitment as well as speeding up customer onboarding and scaling partnerships. Read More
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The rise in digital solutions for cross-border payments and why compliance is key
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2024
TerraPay's co-founder and chief business officer Ani Sane discusses why the company's growth strategy is built on securing regulatory approvals in new markets. Read More
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HQ lands Amex Ventures investment, plans ground transportation platform enhancements
By Linda Fox | July 22, 2024
 The funds will go towards enhancing HQ's mobility platform such as its fintech and payment solutions and help the company develop its "next-generation payment and expense management solutions." Read More
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How verifiable credentials and digital wallets will transform travel
By Mitra Sorrells | July 16, 2024
Experts working in the world of verifiable credentials and digital wallets explain the fast pace of development and the inevitable changes that will be coming for the travel experience.   Read More
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Is the travel industry ready for central bank digital currencies?
By Norm Rose & Mike Coletta - Phocuswright Research | July 15, 2024
This article is a preview of a Phocuswright analysis that explores the latest trends in CBDCs, their overall impact and what is needed on the travel supplier/retailer end to accept CBDCs.  Read More
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The tech innovations and trends shaping travel in 2024
By D.J. Catron | July 15, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence still dominates the headlines and conference discussions, but it’s not the only travel-related technology influencing business operations today — or likely to affect... Read More