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Shanghai to roll out Easy Go app for foreign travellers
Shanghai is getting ready to implement Easy Go, a digital application that seeks to improve the travel experience for foreign travellers in China.
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.
China’s travel spending surges during ‘Golden Week’
Data from Alipay and other Alipay+ partner payment apps indicates a notable increase in both outbound and inbound tourism spending
Surge in China inbound and outbound travel spending for 2025 Chinese New Year: Alipay
During the 2025 Chinese New Year, Alipay recorded a significant increase in China’s outbound and inbound travel spending.
Seamless payments via Alipay+ boost global travel for the Lunar New Year
Right on time for the Lunar New Year, Alipay+ teamed up with leading global merchants to launch exclusive campaigns for those travelling during the festive season.
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur teams up with Alipay+ and Tourism Malaysia for Malaysia Year-End Sale
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur teamed up with Alipay+ and Tourism Malaysia for the highly-anticipated return of the nationwide Malaysia Year-End Sale.
Alipay joins Nihao! China Tourism Partnership Programme
Alipay announced the launch of a China Travel Voucher Pack for international travelers in collaboration with several partners, including online
Alipay+ expands partnership with Japan’s PayPay
Japanese QR payment operator PayPay announced an expanded partnership with Ant International’s cross-border mobile payment solution Alipay+.
Alipay reports surge in tourism transactions throughout Golden Week
Chinese mobile payment service Alipay reported a surge in outbound and inbound tourism transactions during the country’s weeklong celebration of its National Day.
Alipay enhances travel experience with upgraded 16-language app
Alipay now supports 16 languages on its mobile application, enhancing the travel experience of foreign travellers making their way through China.
Central Retail joins Alipay x TAT’s Amazing Thailand app
Thailand’s Central Retail Corporation Public Company Ltd (CRC) continues to lead in the fields of retail and wholesale through its engagement of tourists via a strategic partnership with Alipay+.
Alipay+ expands to serve 90 million global merchants in 2024 summer campaign
Over 30% increase in tourists paying with their preferred home payment app in Europe via Alipay+ during UEFA EURO 2024.
China’s 2024 Labor Day sees 77% rise in outbound travel transactions and 700% surge in inbound spending YoY via Alipay
Alipay's data indicates a significant uptick in both outbound and inbound tourism spending in China during the 2024 Labor Day holiday.
Alipay+ partners with Korea Easy Payment Foundation and Jeju Tourism Organization
Alipay+, a global cross-border mobile payment and digitalization technology platform operated by Ant International, today announced it signed a business agreement with the Korea Easy Payment Foundation (KEPF) and Jeju Tourism Organization (JTO).
Alipay partners with Huangshan Tourism Group to launch “International Visitor Friendly Scenic Spot”
Huangshan Tourism Group, which operates “the loveliest mountain of China” Huangshan, announced its partnership with Alipay, the leading digital payment and lifestyle service platform, to launch the “International Visitor Friendly Scenic Spot” initiative.
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