Payments & Controls - Expert Guides

We bring together Antravia’s advisory insight across the six pillars of consultancy.travel — from payment integrity and supplier control to treasury, governance, performance, and technology. This section focuses on how travel companies manage the flow of money through their businesses: how systems connect, how controls are built, and how every transaction contributes to financial stability and growth.

Each article draws on real-world experience from global travel finance, showing how hotels, DMCs, and travel agencies can apply professional financial architecture in practice. You’ll find guidance on structuring payments, managing FX exposure, strengthening reconciliation processes, and using liquidity planning to build resilience.

These pieces are written for finance directors, controllers, and business owners who want to run their organisations with precision - where every process supports profit, compliance, and long-term control.

PCI DSS 4.0 & VCC Security in 2026: The Compliance Playbook for Hotels and Travel Agencies

Protect your travel agency or hotel against VCC fraud, and comply with PCI 4.0 in 2026.. Link

Payment Fraud and Chargebacks in Travel: For Hotels and Advisors

Chargebacks and late fraud alerts cost travel businesses millions each year. This Antravia guide explains how to build financial and operational defences that prevent losses and keep reporting accurate. Link

Payment Gateways for US Hotels: What You Need to Know | Antravia USA

In-depth guide for U.S. hoteliers on payment gateways, including hidden costs in Stripe, Adyen, and PayPal, merchant of record vs. pass-through models, chargeback strategies amid PCI DSS 4.0, and reconciliation best practices for seamless revenue tracking Link

Virtual Credit Cards in Travel: Accounting Risks and Opportunities

Following our Antravia VCC paper, this guide explains how virtual credit cards affect travel agents and hotels. Learn about FX mismatches, breakage, cancellations, and how to protect your margins with the right accounting. Link

Payment Gateways for Travel Agents: What you need to know

Travel agents face hidden costs in Stripe, Adyen, PayPal, and more. Antravia explains payment gateways, merchant of record vs. pass-through models, chargeback risks, and how to reconcile payments in your accounting system. Link

Chargebacks in Travel & Hospitality: How to protect your Margins

Chargebacks cost travel agents and hotels far more than lost bookings. Learn the real numbers, common risks, and proven strategies to reduce disputes and protect profit. Antravia’s expert accounting insights draw on our upcoming white paper for travel payment strategy. Link