Travellers to China have learned to enjoy a cashless world utilising cross-border mobile payment options. Recently, Alipay+ revealed three trends shaping the future of tourism and how it will benefit global merchants and the industry.
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Travellers to China have learned to enjoy a cashless world utilising cross-border mobile payment options. Recently, Alipay+ revealed three trends shaping the future of tourism and how it will benefit global merchants and the industry.
“Tourism’s importance to economic growth makes it essential for the industry to pursue innovation and new partnerships so that more people can benefit. Our Alipay+ solution has evolved to include cross-border payments, destination marketing and digital lifestyle services. We have seen significant adoption as more consumers embrace technology to enhance their travel experience,” said Douglas Feagin, president of Ant International.
Travellers prefer their home payment methods to the benefits of merchants abroad
Due to the rise in transactions globally, tourists are more likely to feel at ease using their familiar home payment app when…