CardCash.com Emerges as Strategic Solution for Travelers Amid Record-High Travel Costs in 2025
Giftify (NASDAQ: GIFT), owner of CardCash.com and Restaurant.com, is positioning its gift card marketplace as a solution for travelers facing high costs in 2025. The platform offers discounted gift cards for major travel brands, including Carnival Cruise, Royal Caribbean (~7% off), Hilton Hotels (~15% off), Hotels.com, Uber, and American Airlines (up to 4.5% off).
According to the U.S. Travel Association, travel demand is reaching record levels, with projections of 19 million Americans taking cruises in 2025 and airlines expected to carry over 5 billion passengers globally. The platform's approach has been endorsed by Eric Rosen of The Points Guy as a 'tremendous deal' for travelers seeking to reduce expenses.
Giftify (NASDAQ: GIFT), proprietaria di CardCash.com e Restaurant.com, sta posizionando il suo marketplace di carte regalo come una soluzione per i viaggiatori che affrontano costi elevati nel 2025. La piattaforma offre carte regalo scontate per i principali marchi di viaggio, tra cui Carnival Cruise, Royal Caribbean (~7% di sconto), Hilton Hotels (~15% di sconto), Hotels.com, Uber e American Airlines (fino al 4,5% di sconto).
Secondo l'Associazione dei Viaggi degli Stati Uniti, la domanda di viaggi sta raggiungendo livelli record, con proiezioni di 19 milioni di americani che faranno crociere nel 2025 e le compagnie aeree previste per trasportare oltre 5 miliardi di passeggeri a livello globale. L'approccio della piattaforma è stato sostenuto da Eric Rosen di The Points Guy come un 'affare straordinario' per i viaggiatori che cercano di ridurre le spese.
Giftify (NASDAQ: GIFT), propietario de CardCash.com y Restaurant.com, está posicionando su mercado de tarjetas de regalo como una solución para los viajeros que enfrentan altos costos en 2025. La plataforma ofrece tarjetas de regalo con descuento para las principales marcas de viajes, incluyendo Carnival Cruise, Royal Caribbean (~7% de descuento), Hilton Hotels (~15% de descuento), Hotels.com, Uber y American Airlines (hasta un 4.5% de descuento).
Según la Asociación de Viajes de EE. UU., la demanda de viajes está alcanzando niveles récord, con proyecciones de 19 millones de estadounidenses que tomarán cruceros en 2025 y se espera que las aerolíneas transporten a más de 5 mil millones de pasajeros a nivel mundial. El enfoque de la plataforma ha sido respaldado por Eric Rosen de The Points Guy como un 'trato tremendo' para los viajeros que buscan reducir gastos.
Giftify (NASDAQ: GIFT)는 CardCash.com 및 Restaurant.com의 소유자로서 2025년 높은 비용에 직면한 여행자들을 위한 솔루션으로 선물 카드 마켓플레이스를 위치시키고 있습니다. 이 플랫폼은 Carnival Cruise, Royal Caribbean (~7% 할인), Hilton Hotels (~15% 할인), Hotels.com, Uber 및 American Airlines (최대 4.5% 할인)와 같은 주요 여행 브랜드의 할인된 선물 카드를 제공합니다.
미국 여행 협회에 따르면, 여행 수요가 기록적인 수준에 도달하고 있으며, 2025년에는 1900만 명의 미국인이 크루즈를 이용할 것으로 예상되며, 항공사들은 전 세계적으로 50억 명 이상의 승객을 운송할 것으로 예상됩니다. 이 플랫폼의 접근 방식은 The Points Guy의 Eric Rosen에 의해 비용 절감을 원하는 여행자들에게 '엄청난 거래'로 지지받고 있습니다.
Giftify (NASDAQ: GIFT), propriétaire de CardCash.com et Restaurant.com, positionne son marché de cartes-cadeaux comme une solution pour les voyageurs confrontés à des coûts élevés en 2025. La plateforme propose des cartes-cadeaux à prix réduit pour les grandes marques de voyage, notamment Carnival Cruise, Royal Caribbean (~7% de réduction), Hilton Hotels (~15% de réduction), Hotels.com, Uber et American Airlines (jusqu'à 4,5% de réduction).
Selon l'Association américaine des voyages, la demande de voyages atteint des niveaux record, avec des prévisions de 19 millions d'Américains prenant des croisières en 2025 et les compagnies aériennes devant transporter plus de 5 milliards de passagers dans le monde. L'approche de la plateforme a été soutenue par Eric Rosen de The Points Guy comme une 'offre incroyable' pour les voyageurs cherchant à réduire leurs dépenses.
Giftify (NASDAQ: GIFT), Eigentümer von CardCash.com und Restaurant.com, positioniert seinen Geschenkkarten-Marktplatz als Lösung für Reisende, die 2025 mit hohen Kosten konfrontiert sind. Die Plattform bietet vergünstigte Geschenkkarten für große Reiseanbieter, darunter Carnival Cruise, Royal Caribbean (~7% Rabatt), Hilton Hotels (~15% Rabatt), Hotels.com, Uber und American Airlines (bis zu 4,5% Rabatt).
Laut der US Travel Association erreicht die Reisednachfrage Rekordhöhen, mit Prognosen von 19 Millionen Amerikanern, die 2025 Kreuzfahrten unternehmen werden, und Fluggesellschaften, die weltweit über 5 Milliarden Passagiere befördern sollen. Der Ansatz der Plattform wurde von Eric Rosen von The Points Guy als 'ein fantastisches Angebot' für Reisende gelobt, die ihre Ausgaben reduzieren möchten.
- Platform offers significant discounts on major travel brands (up to 15% off)
- Strategic positioning in growing travel market with 19M projected cruise travelers
- Endorsement from major industry authority (The Points Guy)
- None.
Innovative Gift Card Marketplace Delivers Significant Savings as Travel Expenditures Soar
SCHAUMBURG, IL, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giftify, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFT) (the "Company"), the owner and operator of CardCash.com and Restaurant.com, and a leader in the incentives and rewards industry, today announced that its CardCash.com platform is providing a strategic financial solution for travelers facing escalating expenses across all segments including airfare, accommodations, cruises, and ground transportation amid unprecedented U.S. travel demand.
According to the U.S. Travel Association, travel related activity is breaking records, with a projection of 19 million Americans taking cruises in 2025, and airlines anticipating to carry over 5 billion passengers globally. With travel prices significantly higher compared to pre-pandemic levels, consumers are increasingly adopting cost-efficient approaches to travel.
A particularly effective strategy gaining traction is the utilization discounted gift cards to reduce travel expenditures at the point of sale. CardCash.com offers significant savings on premier travel brands, including Carnival Cruise, Royal Caribbean Cruises (~
Industry experts have validated this approach as a legitimate travel savings strategy. Eric Rosen of The Points Guy, one of the travel industry's most respected authorities on maximizing value, has characterized discounted gift cards as a "tremendous deal" for savvy travelers. His endorsement carries significant weight in the travel community, where his publication reaches millions of consumers seeking expert guidance on optimizing their travel budgets. This validation from a leading industry voice underscores the credibility and effectiveness of the CardCash.com business model in delivering measurable consumer savings.
Travelers have documented their savings through their experiences with CardCash.com:
- "Booking my Carnival Cruise was effortless. I bought a discounted gift card on CardCash.com and immediately saved
7% on my trip." - "I'm a first-time user, and buying an American Airlines gift card through CardCash.com couldn't have been easier or quicker. Definitely coming back for my next trip!"
- "We booked several hotel stays through discounted Hotels.com cards on CardCash.com. It felt great knowing we'd instantly shaved money off our hotel bills."
- "My Carnival gift card worked instantly, making my vacation even sweeter! Really love the convenience of CardCash.com."
Tom Ochoa, Head of Sales and BD at CardCash.com, explained, "Discounted gift cards represent one of the simplest ways to achieve immediate savings on travel expenses. Our marketplace gives consumers practical tools to cut travel costs without compromising their experiences."
With travel costs projected to remain elevated, CardCash.com’s innovative approach to budget-conscious travel positions it as a go-to resource for American travelers eager to maximize value without sacrificing the quality of their travel. For more information and to start saving, visit www.cardcash.com.
About Giftify, Inc.
Giftify, Inc. is a pioneer in the incentive and rewards industry with a focus on retail, dining & entertainment experiences, as the owner and operator of leading digital platforms, CardCash.com and Restaurant.com. CardCash.com is a leading secondary gift card exchange platform, allowing consumers and retailers to realize value by buying and selling gift cards at various scales. Its Restaurant.com is the nation’s largest restaurant-focused digital deals brand. Restaurant.com and our Corporate Incentives division connect digital consumers, businesses and communities offering thousands of dining, retail and entertainment deals options nationwide at over 184,000 restaurants and retailers. Restaurant.com prides itself on offering the best deal, every meal. Our gift cards and restaurant certificates allow customers to save at thousands of restaurants across the country with just a few clicks.
For more information, visit: www.giftifyinc.com and www.cardcash.com and https://www.restaurant.com.
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