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Grazzy adds $4 million for growth of digital tipping platform

By Linda Fox | July 25, 2024

The funding for the Texas-based company will go toward recruitment as well as speeding up customer onboarding and scaling partnerships. Read More

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The rise in digital solutions for cross-border payments and why compliance is key

By PhocusWire | July 23, 2024

TerraPay's co-founder and chief business officer Ani Sane discusses why the company's growth strategy is built on securing regulatory approvals in new markets. Read More

News / Startups

HQ lands Amex Ventures investment, plans ground transportation platform enhancements

By Linda Fox | July 22, 2024

The funds will go towards enhancing HQ's mobility platform such as its fintech and payment solutions and help the company develop its "next-generation payment and expense management solutions." Read More

News / Technology

How verifiable credentials and digital wallets will transform travel

By Mitra Sorrells | July 16, 2024

Experts working in the world of verifiable credentials and digital wallets explain the fast pace of development and the inevitable changes that will be coming for the travel experience. Read More

News / Technology

Is the travel industry ready for central bank digital currencies?

By Norm Rose & Mike Coletta - Phocuswright Research | July 15, 2024

This article is a preview of a Phocuswright analysis that explores the latest trends in CBDCs, their overall impact and what is needed on the travel supplier/retailer end to accept CBDCs. Read More

News / Technology

The tech innovations and trends shaping travel in 2024

By D.J. Catron | July 15, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence still dominates the headlines and conference discussions, but it’s not the only travel-related technology influencing business operations today — or likely to affect... Read More

News / Online

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Serko, Jerne, Kyte, Flight Centre Travel Group and more

By PhocusWire | July 12, 2024

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More

Interview / Technology

ConnexPay - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2024

By PhocusWire | July 9, 2024

Founded in 2017, ConnexPay integrates both sides of the payment ecosystem – accepting and making payments – inside a single global platform. Read More

Interview / Online

Visa - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2024

By PhocusWire | June 24, 2024

Visa's Commercial Pay is a suite of B2B payment solutions, to help improve cashflow for businesses and eliminate outdated manual processes. Read More

News / Distribution

Mystifly launches multisource air selling platform

By Mitra Sorrells | June 11, 2024

Mystifly’s Smart Selling Platform (SSP) delivers source-agnostic air selling, servicing and revenue optimization. Read More

News / Online

Payments firm Nium raises $50 million in Series E

By Morgan Hines | June 5, 2024

Nium intends to use the funding to hire top tier talent, fuel global network expansion, push product innovation and to pursue mergers and acquisitions. Read More

News / Technology

Viva Aerobus gets real-time pricing through Fetcherr deal

By Linda Fox | May 30, 2024

Fetcherr says its large market model “understands market dynamics” and can forecast demand to improve pricing decisions for airlines. Read More

News / Startups

Travel paytech company Swiipr raises £6 million

By Morgan Hines | May 29, 2024

The new funding is meant to help the company as it seeks to drive growth, particularly in the areas of research and development, artificial intelligence, data analytics and strategy, among others. Read More

News / Technology

Travel Tech hosts D.C. showcase, maintains ancillary fee ruling criticism

By Morgan Hines | May 23, 2024

Overlooking the U.S. Capitol, the Travel Technology Association held its first Policy & Innovation Showcase with Airbnb, Sabre, Booking Holdings and more. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: StretchBill enables STR managers to offer layaway-style payment option

By Mitra Sorrells | May 16, 2024

Founded in 2023, StretchBill creates a pay-over-time option for short-term rentals, including an option that lets individuals traveling together each take responsibility for specific payments. Read More

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