Cruise into Convenience: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings expands strategic collaboration with PayPal
PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) has expanded its strategic partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH), enabling PayPal as a checkout option for all U.S.-based cruise reservations across Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. The collaboration includes continued use of PayPal Braintree for credit-card processing for both reservations and shipboard payments.
According to data provided, customers using PayPal experience 43% faster checkout compared to traditional methods, and the payment platform has demonstrated an average 84% increase in conversion among online travel customers. This integration aims to enhance the booking experience by providing a more convenient and secure payment option for cruise reservations.
PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) ha ampliato la sua partnership strategica con Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH), rendendo PayPal un'opzione di pagamento per tutte le prenotazioni di crociere negli Stati Uniti attraverso i marchi Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises e Regent Seven Seas Cruises. La collaborazione include l'uso continuato di PayPal Braintree per l'elaborazione delle carte di credito sia per le prenotazioni che per i pagamenti a bordo.
Secondo i dati forniti, i clienti che utilizzano PayPal sperimentano un checkout 43% più veloce rispetto ai metodi tradizionali, e la piattaforma di pagamento ha dimostrato un aumento medio del 84% nella conversione tra i clienti di viaggi online. Questa integrazione mira a migliorare l'esperienza di prenotazione offrendo un'opzione di pagamento più comoda e sicura per le prenotazioni di crociere.
PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) ha ampliado su asociación estratégica con Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH), permitiendo que PayPal sea una opción de pago para todas las reservas de cruceros en Estados Unidos a través de las marcas Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises y Regent Seven Seas Cruises. La colaboración incluye el uso continuo de PayPal Braintree para el procesamiento de tarjetas de crédito tanto para reservas como para pagos a bordo.
Según los datos proporcionados, los clientes que utilizan PayPal experimentan un checkout 43% más rápido en comparación con los métodos tradicionales, y la plataforma de pago ha demostrado un aumento promedio del 84% en la conversión entre los clientes de viajes en línea. Esta integración tiene como objetivo mejorar la experiencia de reserva al ofrecer una opción de pago más conveniente y segura para las reservas de cruceros.
페이팔 홀딩스 (NASDAQ: PYPL)는 노르웨이 크루즈 라인 홀딩스 (NYSE: NCLH)와의 전략적 파트너십을 확대하여 미국 내 모든 크루즈 예약에서 페이팔을 결제 옵션으로 사용할 수 있게 되었습니다. 이 협력은 예약 및 선상 결제를 위한 신용 카드 처리에 대해 페이팔 브레인트리의 지속적인 사용을 포함합니다.
제공된 데이터에 따르면, 페이팔을 사용하는 고객은 전통적인 방법에 비해 43% 더 빠른 결제를 경험하며, 이 결제 플랫폼은 온라인 여행 고객 사이에서 평균 84% 증가한 전환율을 보여주었습니다. 이 통합은 크루즈 예약을 위한 보다 편리하고 안전한 결제 옵션을 제공함으로써 예약 경험을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) a élargi son partenariat stratégique avec Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH), permettant à PayPal d'être une option de paiement pour toutes les réservations de croisières basées aux États-Unis à travers les marques Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises et Regent Seven Seas Cruises. La collaboration inclut l'utilisation continue de PayPal Braintree pour le traitement des cartes de crédit tant pour les réservations que pour les paiements à bord.
Selon les données fournies, les clients utilisant PayPal connaissent un paiement 43% plus rapide par rapport aux méthodes traditionnelles, et la plateforme de paiement a montré une augmentation moyenne de 84% du taux de conversion parmi les clients de voyages en ligne. Cette intégration vise à améliorer l'expérience de réservation en offrant une option de paiement plus pratique et sécurisée pour les réservations de croisières.
PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) hat seine strategische Partnerschaft mit Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) erweitert, wodurch PayPal als Zahlungsoption für alle in den USA ansässigen Kreuzfahrtbuchungen über die Marken Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises und Regent Seven Seas Cruises verfügbar ist. Die Zusammenarbeit umfasst die fortgesetzte Nutzung von PayPal Braintree für die Kreditkartenverarbeitung sowohl für Buchungen als auch für Zahlungen an Bord.
Den bereitgestellten Daten zufolge erleben Kunden, die PayPal nutzen, einen 43% schnelleren Checkout im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Methoden, und die Zahlungsplattform hat einen durchschnittlichen 84% Anstieg der Konversion unter Online-Reisekunden gezeigt. Diese Integration zielt darauf ab, das Buchungserlebnis zu verbessern, indem eine bequemere und sicherere Zahlungsoption für Kreuzfahrtbuchungen angeboten wird.
- Integration shows 43% faster checkout compared to traditional methods
- Demonstrates 84% increase in conversion rate for online travel payments
- Expands payment processing reach in cruise industry through both direct PayPal and Braintree services
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Insights
This strategic collaboration marks a significant expansion of PayPal's footprint in the high-value travel sector, particularly noteworthy as cruise bookings typically represent transactions ranging from
The reported
The integration of both PayPal's consumer-facing payment solution and Braintree's backend processing infrastructure demonstrates a strategic approach to capturing the entire payment value chain. This dual-pronged strategy not only secures the initial high-value booking transaction but also establishes a recurring revenue stream through onboard purchases throughout the cruise duration.
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In addition to offering travelers the ability to checkout with PayPal, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will continue to leverage PayPal Braintree for credit-card processing for both reservations and all shipboard payments.
"At PayPal, we're making travel more seamless for consumers by deepening our relationship with well-loved global travel brands," said Suzan Kereere, President, Global Markets, PayPal. "With Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, we're offering people a convenient way to book their dream cruises all the way from reservations to experiences on high seas."
Customers who pay with PayPal enjoy a
"The implementation of PayPal marks a major milestone in our payments acceptance journey. At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, we are committed to providing guests with more variety and more value through elevated offerings," said Harry Sommer, President and CEO at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. "The addition of PayPal as an easy and secure option to pay for their cruise is a key contributor to providing our guests with the best vacation and experience possible."
About PayPal
PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit https://www.paypal.com, https://about.pypl.com/ and https://investor.pypl.com/.
About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company that operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With a combined fleet of 32 ships and approximately 66,500 berths, NCLH offers itineraries to approximately 700 destinations worldwide. NCLH expects to add 13 additional ships across its three brands through 2036, which will add approximately 41,000 berths to its fleet. To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com
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Malini Mitra, malini.mitra@paypal.com and mediarelations@paypal.com
i PYMNTS.com, The 2022 Buy Button Report: Accelerating Checkout Optimization. August 2022. N=636: Merchants that accepted at least one buy button in Q2-2022, fielded May 23, 2022–June 5, 2022. Compared to merchants that do not use the PayPal button feature. |
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