Report
2024 State of Payments in the Travel Industry
The travel industry is experiencing a surge in cross-border trips, yet fragmented payment systems continue to erode profit margins for many businesses. Research by Skift and Airwallex reveals that travel executives are increasingly prioritizing infrastructure upgrades to address these inefficiencies. Airwallex software helps these companies scale by unifying complex financial operations—from customer bookings to supplier payouts—into one seamless, end-to-end platform. By enabling localized payment methods, reducing foreign exchange risk, and automating reconciliation, the platform eliminates technical friction. This allows travel businesses to operate with greater agility, minimize costly transaction fees, and provide the frictionless checkout experiences necessary to capture global demand
