It’s clear travel is back as consumers criss-cross around the
globe, fueled by pent-up demand and in many cases a greater appreciation for experiences.
Even with macro-economic challenges and political unrest,
IATA
is forecasting global passenger travel
to reach nearly four billion by the
end of this year and to return to 2019 levels by 2024 – with rapid growth after
that.
As travel suppliers compete to capture that demand, a critical advantage
can come through an effective payment strategy.
Global payment services company
Worldline
traces its history back
to 1973 and now operates in more than 40 countries with more than 18,000 employees.
In an interview in the PhocusWire
Studio at The Phocuswright Conference, Worldline head of global travel
solutions Laurie Gablehouse explains the importance of a global payment
strategy for brands that want to attract international travelers.
Watch the full discussion with
PhocusWire editor in chief Mitra Sorrells below.
Executive Interview: Worldline