Virtual Payments - One of many solutions for Hotel Payments
Release Date: 05/05/2023
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info_outlineThe Podcast is looking for the best-in-class payment solution for hotel expenditure: Industry buyers share their view of the pros and cons of a virtual card as a possible payment solution for hotel bookings. The podcast also highlights, what needs to be considered, if a virtual payment solution is selected for hotel payments. Join Marion Klar - Director Payments and Product Experience – AmexGBT, Anouar Mrissa – Director of Sales - ehotel AG, Roberta Lorizzo - Global Travel and Expense Manager- SCOR and
Martin Stevens - Senior Manager - RELX for this conversation.
Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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