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Thailand eyes tourism boost as 15,000 delegates head to Bangkok for IMF–World Bank meetings
Thailand is preparing to welcome more than 15,000 delegates to Bangkok for the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, with the influx of high-spending global visitors expected to provide an immediate boost to the country’s tourism and hospitality sectors.
Visa unveils refreshed Visa Infinite for Asia Pacific
Visa unveils refreshed Visa Infinite for Asia Pacific
China races to fix digital and language barriers as foreign travel surges 11%
China needs to step up its game, especially where service quality is concerned, as global tourists take advantage of visa-free entry.
JetBlue and ClarityPay launch pay later programme
JetBlue and ClarityPay launch pay later programme
UK holidaymakers face unexpected travel costs
A recent study by Opinium for Multitrip.com has found that two-thirds of UK holidaymakers experience unexpected costs whilst travelling abroad.
MUFG Bank and JCB form strategic alliance in ASEAN
MUFG Bank and JCB form strategic alliance in ASEAN
Atlas redefines luxury with expanded membership benefits
Atlas redefines luxury with expanded membership benefits
JCB contactless payments debut on Taipei Metro
JCB International Co Ltd, the international operations arm of Japan's sole international payment brand, JCB Co Ltd, has announced the introduction of JCB contactless payment on the Taipei Metro.
Cross-border payment systems boost Southeast Asia’s financial inclusion
The development of cross-border payment infrastructure is playing a pivotal role in enhancing financial inclusion across Southeast Asia.
Sydney Airport partners with Travelex for currency services
Sydney Airport partners with Travelex for currency services
Global visa fees soar as governments pass immigration costs to foreign travelers
Travellers inconvenienced by recent visa fee increases demand to know just why the price of admission, so to speak, has risen so suddenly and so drastically this year.
Travelex introduces Nomad mobile stores at UK airports
Travelex introduces Nomad mobile stores at UK airports
Kora joins IATA network to enhance African airline payments
Kora joins IATA network to enhance African airline payments
“Margins get compressed”: Fintech CEO warns travel firms are losing millions to hidden bank fees
Travel companies are losing margin to bank fees, hidden FX charges and manual payment processes as cross-border payments remain costly, slow and difficult to track.
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