world in mobile commerce with the travel industry
Africais leading the
world in mobile commerce with the travel industry playing a key role in its
popularity, accor
find ding to the WTM Global Trends Report released at the World
Travel Market.
The report states that
there are 489 million mobile phone users on the continent, with 60 percent of
those using their phones to purchase goods or services.
African telecoms
companies are working with Africa’s major airlines such as Kenya Airways to
target the 230 million “unbanked” population. The success of Kenya’s M-PESA
mobile bankin
house g system has proved an increasingly popular method of payment. For
Africans without bank accounts it is an ideal way to pay for goods including
travel services.
Several airlines,
including Uganda Airli
business nes and Kenya Airways, have partnered with M-PESA to
allow mobile payments for flight tickets and the system is also being rolled
out to cover accommodation. Sarova Hotels, one of the leading chains of hotels
and lodges in Kenya and East Africa, also allows payment via M-PESA for
subscribers.
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