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How are Americans adjusting their discretionary spending amid ongoing economic uncertainty? According to the latest report from HTS: 💰 63% of Americans still say they plan to spend the same or more on discretionary purchases
this year. ✈️ 64% of Americans planning to spend more say they will focus on expanding expenditure on travel and vacations, more than any other category of spending. Explore what this means for consumer trends and the travel industry in our full report here: https://lnkd.in/e5FTWuXW

Hopper has officially launched its #NDC partnership with ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines. ✈️ The new integration is now live and provides Hopper users – and HTS partners – access to Frontier’s most competitive published fares, content bundles, and ancillary options, including bags and seat selections. Check out the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/emw53Vh3

✈️ Headed to Dubai for Arabian Travel Market this month? The HTS team will be on the ground and ready to connect! Reach out to set something up: https://lnkd.in/ea9D-S46  #ATM2025 #ATMDubai

Today, HTS and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group's Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd. (SMCC), the largest credit card issuer in Japan, announced the launch of the new travel booking portal for SMCC cardholders and rewards members! The new travel portal features HTS’ world-class fintech and e-commerce solutions, providing SMCC users with the best place to book travel. Dakota Smith, President & Co-Founder at Hopper and HTS, joined the SMCC team in Japan for the launch:

Leisure travelers have historically been classified as price-sensitive, especially now, as many American households are tightening their belts. However, the data tells a different story. A new report from HTS titled, “The Value Driven Traveler,” found: 🛍️ 61% of leisure travelers compare prices and inventory across 3 or more websites and apps before making a travel booking ✅ While most travelers cross-shop 3+ platforms before making a purchase, more than half of customers do not go on to book the cheapest option available. ✈️ 40% of flight customers claim they are booking the most comfortable and convenient option, 18% are booking the most flexible option, and 8% are choosing a luxury offering. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/en4M7dc9

Hopper has been selected as a winner in the 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Awards program in the “Best Consumer Payments Product” category! This award recognizes the value that Hopper’s travel fintech brings to modern consumers and travel brands. Leading financial institutions and airlines worldwide have already partnered with HTS, Hopper's B2B division, to integrate travel fintech products like Cancel for Any Reason and Disruption Assistance into their direct channels. Read more about the recognition and Hopper's travel fintech here: https://lnkd.in/edjPCrPi #fintech #traveltech

Global travelers are feeling the impact of disrupted service at Germany’s major airports this week, resulting from a strike of airport workers. HTS developed Disruption Assistance for Any Reason to help airlines offer their customers more real-time options when unexpected disruptions occur, turning stressful moments into a loyalty building experience. Learn more about Disruption Assistance at https://lnkd.in/ect7Jk8X or reach out for more information here: https://lnkd.in/ea9D-S46! ✈️

IATA estimates that airlines lose a minimum of $1 billion annually on payment fraud. As airlines seek to minimize these costs and deliver a seamless and consistent checkout experience, modern solutions can help.  HTS Checkout on Hopper’s own consumer channel drove a double-digit drop in fraudulent chargebacks, resulting in millions of dollars saved for Hopper’s business. Check out more in HTS’ new report 'Challenges facing modern payment stacks & how to combat them' – the third and final installment in a series from HTS diving into the topic of travel payments: https://lnkd.in/eQtBDY6c

New data from HTS shows that 20% of GenZers & 24% of Millennials used an alternative payment method when they booked their most recent travel. ✈️ 🏨 🚘 As travelers are increasingly using alternative payment methods and demanding payment customization in lieu of traditional methods, travel providers need to adapt their payment ecosystems to meet consumer demands and capture more wallet share. A new report from HTS titled 'Demand for payment optionality' is the second in a series diving into the topic of travel payments and how paytech can supercharge supplier channels. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eFUsycEY

Headed to Aviation Festival Asia next week? Don’t miss Raphael Lanfant, VP of HTS –  APAC & Middle East, onstage with Chrissy Spiteri, Payments Solution Lead at Virgin Australia! During the session, Raphael and Chrissy will dive into the new partnership, the value of HTS’ flexibility products, and initial results. 📅 Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:30 PM 📍 Payments - Track 3