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EDC assists north american airline identify payments-related value creation opportunities

EDC assists north american airline identify payments-related value creation opportunities

EDC assists a 10-15 million passenger airline in North America in identifying payments-related opportunities to reduce costs, improve conversion, and generate additional revenues

by EDC Team | Oct 21, 2022
5 mins read
EDC assists global hotel chain streamline payments and comply with EU regulations

EDC assists global hotel chain streamline payments and comply with EU regulations

A global hotel chain, headquartered in the US, identified that it was exposed to the Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) regulation in the EU.

by EDC Team | Oct 21, 2022
4 mins read
ATPS - Key learnings from Airline & Travel Payment Summit 2022

ATPS - Key learnings from Airline & Travel Payment Summit 2022

Payments are increasingly perceived as a key component of the strategy of travel-related actors, including both travel providers such as airlines and hotels, and travel agents such as Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and Travel Management Companies (TMCs).

by Gregoire Toussaint | Jun 30, 2022
4 mins read
How payment orchestration can help reduce payment costs and mitigate risks for airlines

How payment orchestration can help reduce payment costs and mitigate risks for airlines

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic propelled 43 commercial airlines to file for bankruptcy – exacerbating the often fractious relationship between an airline and its acquirers.

by Louis Wapler | Apr 28, 2022
10 mins read
Why Mobile money in Africa is a missed opportunity for Airline operators

Why Mobile money in Africa is a missed opportunity for Airline operators

In 2019, the Global System Mobile Association (GSMA) had valued the daily volume of mobile transactions in Africa at $1.9 Billion and sized the number of registered mobile money accounts at one billion spread across the continent. In 2020, GSMA also estimated that the total transactional volume has reached $495 Billion.

by Louis Wapler | Nov 30, 2021
7 mins read
Subscription payments taking a more scenic route?

Subscription payments taking a more scenic route?

Flights may be grounded, but innovation in the travel industry has not stopped. The Covid-19 pandemic has encouraged travel players to reflect and review their payments strategy to cater to travellers’ evolving expectations and strengthen their loyalty.

by Euan Jones | Mar 30, 2021
4 mins read
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