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2023 WINNERS OF THE SIXTH-ANNUAL POINTS GUY AWARDS ANNOUNCED AT GALA IN NEW YORK

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, The Points Guy, the trusted media platform focused on maximizing travel experiences while minimizing spending, announced the winners of the 2023 TPG Awards at a ceremony in New York City. In its sixth year, the awards recognized 22 award recipients for their commitment to innovation across five key industries: credit cards, airlines, hotels, cruises and general travel.

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  • The Points Guy Unveils the Top Credit Cards, Airlines, Hotels, Cruises and Loyalty Programs for the Upcoming Year
    NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, The Points Guy , the trusted media platform focused on maximizing travel experiences while minimizing spending, announced the winners of the 2023 TPG Awards at a ceremony in New York City.
  • "In a year marked by a robust return to travel, we're delighted to acknowledge excellence in travel credit cards and loyalty programs," shared Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy.
  • The Points Guy also celebrated the impact travel has on the world with its Changemaker Category that features four distinct awards.
  • Since 2018, The Points Guy has recognized the best in airlines, travel, credit cards and loyalty programs through the annual TPG Awards.

Jurny Attracts Industry Heavyweights with its Next-Generation AI-Powered Property Management Platform

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Jurny , the only vertically-integrated provider of AI-powered property management solutions for hotels and short-term rentals, announced a series of strategic partnerships that underscore the strength and future-readiness of its technology.

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  • Jurny , the only vertically-integrated provider of AI-powered property management solutions for hotels and short-term rentals, announced a series of strategic partnerships that underscore the strength and future-readiness of its technology.
  • By aligning with industry giants such as Vrbo, Airbnb, Expedia and vertical leaders like Turno, Wheelhouse and Autohost, Jurny is redefining property management with unprecedented levels of connectivity and AI automation.
  • "We are the only hospitality company able to harness real-time and predictive data across all operational aspects, the guest journey, and revenue management.
  • With AI, we optimize and action this data, enabling a proactive and holistic approach to property management that's never been possible before."

Expedia Group Announces $5 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a $5 billion share repurchase authorization of the company’s common stock, which is effective immediately and is in addition to the company’s currently outstanding share repurchase authorization.

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  • Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a $5 billion share repurchase authorization of the company’s common stock, which is effective immediately and is in addition to the company’s currently outstanding share repurchase authorization.
  • "The decision to approve a new $5 billion share repurchase authorization reflects our confidence in the long-term outlook of our company and the cash generating power of our business, as well as our commitment to maximizing returns for our shareholders," said Peter Kern, Vice Chairman and CEO, Expedia Group.
  • Expedia Group’s share repurchase authorizations do not have fixed expiration dates and do not obligate the company to acquire any specific number of shares.
  • Under the programs, shares may be repurchased in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.

Let’s Hope Your Secret Santa is a Millennial: SoFi Checking & Saving Study Shows This Generation Spends $1,500 on Holiday Shopping

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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SoFi, the all-in-one digital personal finance company, conducted the second annual SoFi Spending & Saving Study2 to explore consumers' feelings and plans around their holiday shopping, charitable giving and travel this year.

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  • SoFi, the all-in-one digital personal finance company, conducted the second annual SoFi Spending & Saving Study2 to explore consumers' feelings and plans around their holiday shopping, charitable giving and travel this year.
  • It’s not surprising that Americans have reported finances to be their number one stressor this holiday season, and nearly half (45%) of Americans reported feeling stressed about how much they are expected to spend on holiday shopping.
  • SoFi Checking and Savings is striving to help simplify every step of the holiday planning process.
  • Research findings are based on an online survey conducted by SoFi Checking and Savings in the U.S. between September 27 –September 30, 2023.

DAT Appoints Brian Gill as Chief Technology Officer

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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DAT Freight & Analytics announced Brian Gill as its Chief Technology Officer to lead the global technology organization.

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  • DAT Freight & Analytics announced Brian Gill as its Chief Technology Officer to lead the global technology organization.
  • Gill joins DAT from Nordstrom, where he served as Senior Vice President of Technology and Chief Product Officer.
  • He drove technology product development at the company, including website and native apps, omni technology, services for search, order management, payments and credit, product catalog, inventory management and supply chain.
  • “I am thrilled to be part of the dynamic and innovative team at DAT,” said Gill.

Australia Buy Now Pay Later Business Report 2023: Cost of Living Pressure Drives Consumers to Fund Groceries and Petrol Bills Through BNPL Options - Forecast to 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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BNPL payments in Australia are expected to grow by 18.2% on an annual basis to reach US$14.7 billion in 2023.

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  • BNPL payments in Australia are expected to grow by 18.2% on an annual basis to reach US$14.7 billion in 2023.
  • BNPL payment adoption is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period, recording a CAGR of 10.9% during 2023-2028.
  • The BNPL Gross Merchandise Value in the Australia will increase from US$12.4 billion in 2022 to reach US$24.7 billion by 2028.
  • Moreover, consumers are increasingly using BNPL options to cover essential expenses like groceries and petrol bills, further boosting demand for BNPL products in the short term.

Beat the Holiday Hustle: RetailMeNot's Annual Holiday, Cash Back Day, Now Offering 72-hours Of Exclusive Deals and Cash Back From Over 1,000 Retailers

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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This year, RetailMeNot has extended its annual event to a full three days of savings, bringing even more excitement and opportunity for deals than ever before.

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  • This year, RetailMeNot has extended its annual event to a full three days of savings, bringing even more excitement and opportunity for deals than ever before.
  • Today through November 4th at 11:59pm PT, shoppers can earn money back at hundreds of retailers.
  • RetailMeNot's fifth annual Cash Back Day offers shoppers up to 30% cash back at thousands of leading retailers including Adidas, Neiman Marcus, Ray-Ban, Fenty Beauty, Dyson, Elf Cosmetics, Ninja Kitchen, Tarte Cosmetics, Expedia, and more.
  • This has propelled brands to roll out their holiday promotions earlier than ever," observes Kristin McGrath, Shopping Expert at RetailMeNot.

Pattern Insurance Unveils FlexIt: Revolutionizing Cancellation Flexibility for Non-Refundable Bookings

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Designed to provide unmatched cancellation flexibility for non-refundable bookings, FlexIt empowers travel, booking, and registration retailers to offer their customers an immediate, no-questions-asked cancellation option.

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  • Designed to provide unmatched cancellation flexibility for non-refundable bookings, FlexIt empowers travel, booking, and registration retailers to offer their customers an immediate, no-questions-asked cancellation option.
  • According to Expedia's most recent Path to Purchase report, 28% of travelers look for travel brands that offer flexible cancellation policies or refundable rates.
  • Additionally, the service is available as a standalone offer for prospective online retailers seeking cancellation flexibility or as part of a more comprehensive protection offering.
  • Pattern Insurance invites businesses to explore FlexIt and revolutionize their booking processes by providing customers with unprecedented cancellation flexibility.

Pattern Insurance Unveils FlexIt: Revolutionizing Cancellation Flexibility for Non-Refundable Bookings

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Monday, October 30, 2023
Online, Secession, Insurance, CFAR, Fintech, Product management, Health Insurance Innovations, Machine learning, Travel, Online shopping, Expedia, Pattern

Designed to provide unmatched cancellation flexibility for non-refundable bookings, FlexIt empowers travel, booking, and registration retailers to offer their customers an immediate, no-questions-asked cancellation option.

Key Points: 
  • Designed to provide unmatched cancellation flexibility for non-refundable bookings, FlexIt empowers travel, booking, and registration retailers to offer their customers an immediate, no-questions-asked cancellation option.
  • According to Expedia's most recent Path to Purchase report, 28% of travelers look for travel brands that offer flexible cancellation policies or refundable rates.
  • Additionally, the service is available as a standalone offer for prospective online retailers seeking cancellation flexibility or as part of a more comprehensive protection offering.
  • Pattern Insurance invites businesses to explore FlexIt and revolutionize their booking processes by providing customers with unprecedented cancellation flexibility.

Australia Buy Now Pay Later Market Report 2023-2028 Featuring Afterpay, Zippay, OpenPay, Payright, humm, Laybuy, Splitit, Sezzle, Klarna, Paypal, LimePay, Brighte, & Art Money

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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BNPL payments in Australia are expected to grow by 18.2% on an annual basis to reach US$14.7 billion in 2023.

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  • BNPL payments in Australia are expected to grow by 18.2% on an annual basis to reach US$14.7 billion in 2023.
  • BNPL payment adoption is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period, recording a CAGR of 10.9% during 2023-2028.
  • The BNPL Gross Merchandise Value in the Australia will increase from US$12.4 billion in 2022 to reach US$24.7 billion by 2028.
  • This comprehensive report offers an in-depth data-centric analysis of the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) industry, providing valuable insights into market opportunities and potential risks across a diverse range of retail categories.