Tag: payments
Is Sri Lanka on a Tourism Suicide path?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2019 06:41The good news, there has never been a better time to visit Sri Lanka. It's true when it comes to travel specials available. Sri Lanka is safe, but to relate ... Read More
Thomas Cook India and Mastercard partner for ‘Priceless Cities’ experience
Chief Assignment Editor- May 17, 2019 01:43Tapping into the evolving aspiration of Indian travelers, Mastercard and Thomas Cook India today announced their partnership to bring, for the first time, Mastercard’s global ‘Priceless Cities’ program for outbound ... Read More
Kazakh flag carrier Air Astana celebrates seventeenth anniversary
Chief Assignment Editor- May 16, 2019 15:10Over the past 17 years, Air Astana has grown to become Central Asia’s leading carrier, with a reputation for the highest standards of safety, service excellence, innovation and a modern ... Read More
Wimbledon 2019: Winning plans for players and spectators
Rita Payne - special to eTN- May 2, 2019 01:25The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has announced a series of significant changes for The Championships 2019 and beyond. In the buildup to the official start of the Championships ... Read More
New One Seychelles Party wants Alain St. Ange for President
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 28, 2019 17:58The launch of the "One Seychelles" Political Party was held on Friday the 26th April and Alain St.Ange, the island's former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine was ... Read More
Indian travelers expected to spend $136 billion by 2021
Chief Assignment Editor- April 24, 2019 02:12The Indian traveler has come of age, spending approximately $94 billion in 2018, on around 2 billion domestic and international trips, helping the Indian travel and tourism industry achieve unprecedented ... Read More
How does India travel? Let us count the 94 billion ways
Anil Mathur - eTN India- April 17, 2019 22:47Bain & Company and Google India are together launching a report on “How Does India Travel.” According to the report, the Indian traveler has come of age, spending approximately $94 ... Read More
What is the discussion at the UNWTO / ICAO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport?
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 28, 2019 06:47A Panel discussion is ongoing and a packed program are planned today for delegates in Sai Island, Cabo Verde attending the First UNWTO/ ICAO Ministerial Conference Tourism and Air Transport. ... Read More
New Delhi welcomes new Qatar Visa Center
editor- March 27, 2019 23:33At the new Qatar Visa Center in New Delhi, India, work visa applicants for the State of Qatar will be able to sign on work contracts digitally, enroll their biometrics, ... Read More
Lufthansa Group renews its partnership with Amadeus
Chief Assignment Editor- March 16, 2019 16:26The Lufthansa Group and Amadeus have announced an agreement to renew their longstanding technology partnership. Through the deal, Amadeus’ Altéa Passenger Service System (PSS) will continue to provide Lufthansa, Austrian ... Read More
India launches National Common Mobility Card for seamless travel
Chief Assignment Editor- March 8, 2019 16:15National Common Mobility Card 'One Nation, One Card' for transport mobility was launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a function in Ahmedabad. The Indigenous Automatic Fare Collection System ... Read More
Onyx CenterSource Launches Breakthrough Hospitality Business Insights Platform
editor- March 4, 2019 21:45Onyx CenterSource today introduced a full suite of analytic data services designed to assist its clients across the industry in boosting earnings by optimizing their distribution strategies. Onyx’s new analytic ... Read More
Finnish travelers support renewable jet fuel
editor- February 5, 2019 02:05A recent public debate of flight-related emissions has had an effect on Finnish consumers. Of all respondents, 50 percent said that they are aware of emissions resulting from air travel, ... Read More
How citizens of Singapore can replace paper currency with these popular credit cards
editor- January 29, 2019 19:20Currency is the lifeline of every country. It comes with various forms and utility. Let us take a look at the future of currency. The journey of paper currency started ... Read More
Hotels preparing for Chinese New Year travel rush
Chief Assignment Editor- January 29, 2019 15:53Chinese New Year, commonly known as Lunar New Year, is a Chinese festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar. The festival is usually ... Read More
SriLankan Airlines says Airbus aircraft not right for them
editor- January 19, 2019 19:35SriLankan Airlines said in a statement that it "wishes to clarify its position with regard to the utilization of one of its Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Read More
Why a Sri Lankan Airlines A330-200 is parked in Colombo with one engine missing?
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 19, 2019 06:18A Sri Lankan Airlines Airbus A330-200 has been parked at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport with one engine missing and is not moving. The Airline said in a statement that it ... Read More
United Airlines re-launches updated app for United MileagePlus members
Chief Assignment Editor- January 10, 2019 18:10United Airlines is introducing the relaunch of the United MileagePlus X app today. The updated app offers United MileagePlus members a unique opportunity to earn award miles for everyday purchases. ... Read More
IATA Pay: Latest trend in paying for airline tickets?
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 8, 2019 09:12IATA Pay is an industry-supported initiative to develop a new payment option for consumers when purchasing a ticket directly from an airline website. It is made possible by the European ... Read More
What’s behind Japan’s new International Tourist Tax?
editor- January 5, 2019 02:21Japan to impose tourist tax to visitors leaving longer than 24 hours. Read More
Pakistan Foreign Minister: The next big thing is tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 28, 2018 06:56Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Pakistan was projected to be the next big thing in international tourism. “Following exchange rate adjustments, our exports have been picking pace, increasing ... Read More
Uber Uganda to offer extra protection
Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- December 26, 2018 19:43Bike taxi passengers plagued by accidents, Uber to the rescue. Read More
Air Canada’s acquisition of Aeroplan loyalty business clears regulatory requirements
Chief Assignment Editor- December 24, 2018 16:10Air Canada today announced that the acquisition of Aimia Inc.'s Aeroplan loyalty business has cleared regulatory requirements, following the receipt of the required confirmation under the Canada Transportation Act and ... Read More
First in travel industry to receive IATA Financial Gateway Solution Provider Certification
editor- December 20, 2018 22:35IFG is an omni-channel payment aggregation platform that allows airlines to manage and optimize their different sales payment processes through a single global connection. Read More
Princess Cruises welcomes Alipay and WeChat Pay
Chief Assignment Editor- December 20, 2018 00:20Princess Cruises today announced that Chinese guests onboard Ruby Princess have the option to utilize both Alipay and WeChat Pay payment options while shopping in the boutiques. This makes Princess ... Read More
Amadeus and Points help airlines unlock greater economics from loyalty programs
Chief Assignment Editor- December 13, 2018 07:05At a time when travelers are more discerning than ever, it can be a challenge for airlines to retain their loyalty. The right loyalty program not only results in repeat ... Read More
Southwest Airlines and Travelport renewed agreement
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 24, 2018 13:12Leading travel commerce platform, announced today that Southwest Airlines Co. has agreed to renew its long-standing partnership with Travelport. The new multi-year contract gives Travelport-connected travel agencies continued access to search ... Read More
Kingfisher to resume payment of staff salaries
editor- April 4, 2012 07:54MUMBAI, India - Kingfisher Airlines will resume payment of staff salaries starting this week after tax authorities unfroze its bank accounts, the airline's chairman and managing director, liquor baron Read More
Uganda tourism payments in default
editor- May 13, 2010 01:33Sad news emerged over the weekend when parliamentary committee investigations and inquiries revealed the ongoing default in subscription payments by Uganda for key international tourism and conservati Read More
Agoda partners with Carte Bleue to give members more payment options
editor- November 26, 2009 00:51Agoda.com, a leading Asian hotel booking site and a part of Priceline.com, today announced a partnership with Carte Bleue, offering Agoda’s French members an additional method of secure online purch Read More
Airlines warned on limits for lost bag payments
editor- October 12, 2009 04:32WASHINGTON — Airlines shouldn't be too cheap when it comes to helping customers whose bags are lost. Read More
Caution: supplier payments during the liquidity crisis
editor- June 17, 2009 05:11With today's economic challenges, and particularly the reduced availability of credit, some suppliers and tour companies may be unable to meet short-term financial obligations. Read More
Indian airline defaults on payments to GE
editor- November 6, 2008 04:00The king of good times has flown into fresh turbulence. Read More
Taiwan to give out subsidies to Japanese tourists
editor- October 15, 2008 04:40Taipei -Taiwan plans to pay subsidies to group-tour Japanese visitors to stem a decrease in their number. Read More
UATP helps Acculynk connect to airlines
editor- August 20, 2008 04:36WASHINGTON, DC (August 19, 2008) - Universal Air Travel Plan (UATP) has partnered with Acculynk to enable the use of PIN debit cards for online purchases for the travel industry. Read More
Frontier Airlines keeping all 70 planes in fleet
editor- June 12, 2008 03:31NEW YORK - Frontier Airlines said Wednesday it will keep all 70 planes in its fleet and is making payments to stay current on leases and financing agreements. Read More