Articles tagged “global payments”

Tourism

Which Generation Is Spending Most on Travel? – India Report

Younger generations form the biggest traveler base in India, and are key to the country's growth as a source market. Millennials' willingness to spend more on travel is a positive sign for their tourism economies of their destinations.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 days ago

Which Generation Is Spending Most on Travel? – India Report

Airlines

GMR Ups Stake in Delhi Airport Amid Growth in Aviation Sector – India Report

GMR group's decision to increase its stake in the Delhi International Airport comes at a time when airport operators' revenue growth could top 15% this year.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 week ago

GMR Ups Stake in Delhi Airport Amid Growth in Aviation Sector – India Report

Airlines

India Is Trying to Make Air Travel Affordable, But How? – India Report

India's aviation sector is expanding and people from smaller cities are increasingly looking to fly. Keeping airfares in check is key to ensuring that air travel remains accessible to the Indian middle class, particularly as it makes up for about a third of the country's population.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

India Is Trying to Make Air Travel Affordable, But How? – India Report

Tourism

India’s Move to Make Payments Easier for International Visitors – India Report

International visitor spending in India in 2023 was 14% below pre-pandemic levels. UPI One World wallet eliminates the need for international travelers to carry currency, and could boost tourism spending in India.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

India’s Move to Make Payments Easier for International Visitors – India Report

Experiences

Singapore Airlines’ Travel Experiences Arm Tackles Payments With New Partnership

By 2024, Asia’s travel and tourism revenue is projected to hit a whopping $326 billion. To cash in on this boom, travel providers need to tackle Asia’s patchwork of payment options.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Singapore Airlines’ Travel Experiences Arm Tackles Payments With New Partnership

Tourism

Goa Invites Public Suggestions for New Tourism Bill – India Report

Goa is working to position itself as more than just a tourism destination known for its beaches and nightlife. As it seeks to welcome more visitors, the state is taking measures to ensure that the negative impacts of tourism are mitigated - both on the environment and its people.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

Goa Invites Public Suggestions for New Tourism Bill – India Report

Hotels

Hotels Face Digital Shift with Payment Solutions: New Skift Research

The pandemic accelerated the shift to digital and alternative payments. To capitalize on this, hoteliers should modernize their payment tech stack to offer seamless integration and diverse payment options for increased bookings, higher-value reservations, and improved guest satisfaction.

Saniya Zanpure | 12 months ago

Hotels Face Digital Shift with Payment Solutions: New Skift Research
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Travel Technology

Skift Future of Lodging Forum Video: Creating Guest-Centric Payment Strategies for Hospitality

In this video from Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2022, we hear from Eric Liebman, senior vice president, SVP strategic partnerships, at JCB International Credit Card on how the hospitality industry can harness guest-centric payments to drive their customer and revenue strategies.

JCB International Credit Card + Skift | 2 years ago

Skift Future of Lodging Forum Video: Creating Guest-Centric Payment Strategies for Hospitality
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Hotels

Executive Q&A: Hotels Must Prioritize Payments Now to Stay Ahead in the Future

For many hotels, getting payments right is just another cost, system to integrate, or added complexity to manage. But when done correctly, payments can go beyond simply being used for transactions to better connect the dots between who your guests are and the experiences and services you provide.

Adyen + Skift | 3 years ago

Executive Q&A: Hotels Must Prioritize Payments Now to Stay Ahead in the Future
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Hotels

Executive Q&A: Lessons on the Future of Digital Payments for Travel and Hospitality Companies

The pandemic proved that digitized payment solutions are no longer a “nice-to-have” for travel and hospitality companies and the businesses they work with — they’re now a must. Thankfully, new digital payment solutions in the B2B space, many inspired by innovations in B2C payments, are now available, as the industry looks toward a post-pandemic landscape.

Onyx CenterSource + Skift | 3 years ago

Executive Q&A: Lessons on the Future of Digital Payments for Travel and Hospitality Companies