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Opinion / Technology

The 3 AI fintech trends shaping travel in 2024

By David Doctor - Outpayce from Amadeus | March 29, 2024

Outpayce CEO David Doctor looks at how machine learning and AI are impacting travel payments. Read More

News / Online

How Stripe is powering a hospitality subscription service in Japan

By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WebinTravel | March 20, 2024

Tokyu Corporation has partnered with Stripe to introduce TsugiTsugi, a flat-rate accommodation subscription service. Read More

News / Online

Exploring the travel payments landscape in Asia

By Linda Fox | March 20, 2024

PhocusWire discusses the complexities of travel payments in Asia with Agoda chief commercial officer Damien Pfirsch. Read More

News / Technology

Concur aims to drive automation, improve user experience with updates

By Linda Fox | March 19, 2024

Key elements of the updates, launched at its Fusion event in the U.S. this week, include enhancing Concur Travel, a partnership with Mastercard and further automating Concur Expense. Read More

News / Online

Point.me announces American Express partnership

By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2024

American Express card members will be able to use Point.me, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2024, to search for reward flights. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus acquires B2B payments specialist Voxel

By Linda Fox | March 11, 2024

Amadeus said the acquisition supports its vision for a "smooth travel payment experience" and will complement its payments business, Outpayce. Read More

News / Startups

Digital tipping solution Grazzy adds IHG to portfolio of brand partners

By Mitra Sorrells | March 5, 2024

Grazzy, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2024, enables hotel guests to tip without cash and without requiring an app download or account setup. Read More

News / Technology

Despegar debuts GenAI travel assistant for trip inspiration and booking

By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2024

Customers can use the "Sofia" tool through text or voice or by clicking on visual options and can return to chats even days later with the interaction saved in the system. Read More

News / Online

Mews raises $110M at $1.2B valuation

By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2024

Mews said it crossed $100 million in annualized net revenue in the last year. It will use the funding to accelerate its global expansion, product growth and acquisition strategy. Read More

Interview / Technology

CEO Spotlight: Jacob Messina of Stayntouch

By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2024

Prior to becoming CEO in April 2023, Messina had been SVP of technology and innovation at MCR Hotels, the third-largest hotel operator in the United States and the parent company of Stayntouch. Read More

From Our Partners / Distribution

Why an effective payments strategy is critical for airlines

By PhocusWire | February 28, 2024

UATP president and CEO Ralph Kaiser explains how airlines and travel brands can use payments to drive growth, serve new markets and reduce costs. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Sleap.io is a blockchain-based hotel booking platform

By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2024

Founded in 2023, Sleap.io has more than 350,000 hotels on its platform and accepts payment in more than 200 cryptocurrencies. Read More

News / Technology

Phocuswright’s 2024 guide to travel innovation and tech

By Phocuswright Research | February 5, 2024

The Phocuswright report from a team of researchers looks at the most significant innovation trends in travel technology and distribution for 2024 and beyond. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Buy now, pay later powers revenue for travel and airline merchants

By Suzanne Hirt | February 5, 2024

Buy now, pay later solutions can propel profits for airline and travel merchants and aid them in attracting new customers and locking in loyalty at no additional cost or risk. Read More

News / Technology

Mews acquires hospitality cloud software provider Frontdesk Anywhere

By Mitra Sorrells | January 31, 2024

The acquisition marks the eighth for Mews since its founding in 2012 and its third in just the past 12 months. Read More

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