Payment Solutions
Currensea: more cruise passengers are opting for card payments onboard
A new report from travel debit card provider Currensea reveals that cruise passengers are turning their backs on cash and embracing card payments which offer more convenient and better value spending options.
Fintech is changing the way we travel…and here’s why
Financial technologies, colloquially referred to as fintech, have significantly changed the way the world does business, and this is becoming even more pronounced in the travel and tourism sectors.
Thomas Cook India and Muthoot Group ink Agreement to expand Payments Solutions business
Thomas Cook (India) Limited partners with Muthoot Forex, to expand the reach of its Borderless Travel and Study Buddy Cards.
Moscow Offers Tourist Cards for Non-Cash Payments at Cutting-Edge Tourists Center
Starting from now, Indian travellers to Moscow can obtain the Tourist Card at the new travel and banking office of Sber,
Mastercard Economics Institute reports that Asian destinations are travellers’ picks for summer 2025
Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) reports that eight of the 15 trending summer travel destinations are within the Asia-Pacific. MEI released
Cloudbeds’ integrated payments solution makes its way to Thailand
Hospitality management software platform Cloudbeds announced the expansion of its integrated payments solution CB Pay into Thailand today, 29th April.
Philippine Airlines introduces its PAL e-Wallet
Philippine Airlines (PAL) introduces its first-ever e-Wallet, a handy digital payment solution that enables passengers to store multiple PAL e-Cards
Balinese government imposes new regulations for foreign tourists
The Provincial Government of Bali announced the implementation of new regulations regarding the behaviour of foreign tourists.
HBX Group teams up with FinPay for HBX Group eWallet
B2B travel technology marketplace HBX Group announced the launch of HBX Group eWallet, a collaborative development with Spanish e-money firm FinPay, on Tuesday, 15th April.
Sabre enters new agreement with payment tech firm CellPoint Digital
Global travel tech firm Sabre Corporation announced that it has entered an agreement with payment orchestration solutions company CellPoint Digital.
American Express and Singapore Airlines add new benefits to their joint business credit card
American Express and Singapore Airlines announced the introduction of new benefits to the American Express Singapore Airlines Business Credit Card today, 24th March.
Jazz Tech partners with Sabre Direct Pay
Sabre Corporation announced a multi-year agreement with Jazz Tech, a Brazilian fintech company backed by Arbi Bank, under which Jazz Tech will serve as the virtual card issuer for Sabre Direct Pay in Brazil.
Thailand introduces TAGTHAi EASY PAY for foreign travellers
International visitors in Thailand may now enjoy hassle-free, cashless transactions throughout the country with TAGTHAi EASY PAY.
SIHOT delivers hotel reservations to Apple and Google Wallets
SIHOT, a hotel management systems, has digitalised booking information, enabling guests to add hotel reservations to their Apple or Google Wallets.
Accelya renews partnership with IATA
Aviation technology solutions provider Accelya formally renewed its long-term partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) which represents over 340 airlines globally.
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