July Fourth is just around the corner and, if you haven’t already done so, there is still time to make last-minute travel plans. But be warned: about half of Americans who plan to travel already have their vacation itineraries mapped out. In fact, according to...
As the holiday season and festivities draw near, consumers, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck, are bracing themselves for the added financial stress that accompanies this time of year. As noted in “New Reality Check: The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report — The Seasonal Financial Distress Deep Dive...
Airbnb’s CEO said AI can help the company find better listings… and better guests. In a long interview with Bloomberg News published Monday (Oct. 2), Brian Chesky discussed the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) use as part of a larger strategy for improving things at his vacation rental platform. “We...
Beyond, a revenue management solution for vacation rental managers and owners, has unveiled Tally, a payment processing solution specifically designed for the vacation rental industry. As noted in a Tuesday (Aug. 22) press release, Tally aims to tackle the payment friction experienced through direct booking sites,...
June 25, 2024
July Fourth is just around the corner and, if you haven’t already done so, there is still time to make last-minute travel plans. But be warned: about half of Americans who plan to travel already have their vacation itineraries mapped out. In fact, according to PYMNTS Intelligence’s summer travel edition of our “Consumer Credit Economy […]
July 04, 2023
Summer is heating up, and consumers across the country are seeking much-needed getaways after battling the year’s inflationary headwinds. The trend is illustrated in PYMNTS’ May “How the World Does Digital”...
July 03, 2023
As consumers gear up to go on summer vacation, aggregators and restaurants alike are looking for ways to keep customers engaged even when they are away from home. Most recently,...
March 23, 2020
The travel industry is being decimated by the coronavirus. The cascade effect of multi-state lockdowns has had a chilling effect on any number of verticals, from airlines, of course, to...
October 02, 2023
Airbnb’s CEO said AI can help the company find better listings… and better guests. In a long interview with Bloomberg News published Monday (Oct. 2), Brian Chesky discussed the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) use as part of a larger strategy for improving things at his vacation rental platform. “We need to get our house in order,” Chesky said. “We […]
August 22, 2023
Beyond, a revenue management solution for vacation rental managers and owners, has unveiled Tally, a payment processing solution specifically designed for the vacation rental industry. As noted in a Tuesday...
July 12, 2020
United States citizens took to the road to travel for the 4th of July weekend, the surging coronavirus not deterring them, CNN reported, citing cell phone data. Hospitalizations from the...
January 09, 2020
Google has launched new features to help people searching for travel options, according to VentureBeat. The new features will help people find, compare and book trips and accommodations more easily. ...
