travel spending

Citi Upgrades Premier Card As Travel Spending Takes Off
Citi Upgrades Premier Card As Travel Spending Takes Off
May 13, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Citi is enhancing its Premier credit card to offer new benefits and protections for travelers. The banking giant’s Strata Premier card, announced Monday (May 13), offers increased...

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AAA: Memorial Day Road Trips Will Hit Record Numbers 
AAA: Memorial Day Road Trips Will Hit Record Numbers 
May 13, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Americans are projected to take a record number of road trips this Memorial Day weekend. It’s part of an overall uptick in early summer travel forecast by...

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Mesh Adds Guest Travel Solution to T&E Management Platform
Mesh Adds Guest Travel Solution to T&E Management Platform
April 09, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Mesh Payments has added a guest travel solution to its global travel and expense (T&E) management platform. This new solution streamlines the process associated with the...

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Visa Direct Transactions Grow 20%, New Flows a $200T Opportunity 
Visa Direct Transactions Grow 20%, New Flows a $200T Opportunity 
January 25, 2024  |  VISA

Visa’s fiscal first quarter results pointed to continued growth in consumer spending — particularly on travel — though growth rates are slowing. Management, however, noted...

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China’s International Travel Sector Remains Slow Due to Economic Conditions
China’s International Travel Sector Remains Slow Due to Economic Conditions
December 28, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

While China’s domestic air travel market is experiencing a strong recovery, international travel reportedly still faces challenges. Factors such as economic conditions, ticket prices and...

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Study Finds Non-Gift Holiday Spending to Drop 26% as Consumers Trim Budgets
Study Finds Non-Gift Holiday Spending to Drop 26% as Consumers Trim Budgets
November 21, 2023  |  Retail

The average holiday shopper anticipates spending roughly $860 this year on non-gift holiday purchases such as live entertainment or retail products for personal use —...

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60% of Leisure Travel Expenses Fueled by Gen X and Millennials
60% of Leisure Travel Expenses Fueled by Gen X and Millennials
November 16, 2023  |  Travel Payments

Despite economic uncertainty and financial concerns, Americans have chosen to prioritize travel over savings this year. This trend applies to all generations, but it’s Gen...

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Why Neighborly Borrowing Can Be a Brand Opportunity 
Why Neighborly Borrowing Can Be a Brand Opportunity 
November 15, 2023  |  Retail

Borrowing from your neighbor can be more than just a casual exchange of items. It can also be a gateway to discovering and experiencing new...

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Two-Thirds of Consumers Charged Summer Travel on Their Credit Cards
Two-Thirds of Consumers Charged Summer Travel on Their Credit Cards
September 01, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Travel rose this summer despite ongoing economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures. PYMNTS’ data finds that consumers planned to travel just as much or more this...

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