Paul van Alfen
Travel payment strategist and influencer
Well-connected, experienced Payment Professional with a long track record of enabling multi-channel payment solutions for merchants in the Airline & Travel sector around the globe. Thorough understanding of the complex processes that drive payments across the different distribution channels. A regular speaker at industry events, webinars and workshops.
As a Consultant, I help my clients to better understand the global Airline & Travel payment landscape, the roles & responsibilities of the links in the chain, and the impact of COVID-19 and EBA, IATA and Scheme regulations. Activities include; training, coaching, sales support, solution design, market research, partner management, vendor selection, go-to market strategy, referrals/introductions, pricing, opportunity qualification, risk assessment and moderating/speaking at customer events.
Hands-on experience with defining, implementing and rolling out card processing and alternative payment solutions for a.o. KLM, Emirates, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Icelandair, Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian, ANA, Amadeus, Booking.com, Rail Europe and eDreams Odigeo.