BNPL faces headwinds as competition intensifies and trust issues yet to be addressed
Younger females in APAC form largest market segment, new study shows
They’re female. They’re young. And many live in the Asia Pacific region.
When they can, they’re not afraid to borrow money. For air travel. For accommodation. For a new wardrobe.
Welcome to the world of buy-now-pay-lat [...]
YouTrip firing on all cylinders as it launches YouBiz – next, travel insurance
How the pandemic crystallised its mission to be “borderless banking platform” for travellers in South-east Asia
HAVING raised a total of $56m since its founding in 2017 – the last round of $35m happened last year, YouTrip, which wants to be a borderless banking platform serving the needs of [...]
The Wrap: It’s all about partnership – STB with Traveloka and Trans Digital, Trip Affiliates Network with TX Travel Indonesia
THE Wrap is a round-up of news in the travel and technology sector – new partnerships, product launches, aviation industry updates, innovative solutions, and more …
STB, Traveloka, Trans Digital Media join forces to revitalise Indonesians’ wanderlust to visit city state
SINGAPORE is gear [...]
Fintech investment high priority for travel businesses to capture rebound
NINE out of 10 leaders in the travel businesses view fintech and payments as a high priority, while 80% of businesses stated they plan to match or go beyond 2019 investment level this year.
According to Amadeus' Travel Fintech Investment Trends 2022 report, which surveyed over 70 senior leaders f [...]
