Travel

Big Changes in Online Travel: Transparency, Accessibility, and the Battle for Business Travelers

It was a busy week in the online travel world as evidenced by the number of our stories. Enjoy. Cruise Lines to Disclose Hidden Fees When California’s Junk Fee Law Kicks In July 1June 12, 2024 via Skift Travel NewsOn July 1, consumers will find out if cruise operators are going to stick with the spirit of ...
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How To Create Effective Travel Risk Assessments For Work Trips

As the global landscape evolves, organizations must prioritize the well-being of their travelers through strategic planning and continuous improvement. Travel risk assessments are part of the foundation of that effort. INSIDE THIS ARTICLE, YOU’LL FIND:What is travel risk?What are the components of a travel risk assessment?How to prepare an assessment Every great organization that sends ...
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Travel Risk Management: A Guide To Protecting Your People

When your team is on the road, how can you make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep them safe? Review travel risk management best practices and how a provider can help you implement them.  INSIDE THIS ARTICLE, YOU’LL FIND: In a business landscape increasingly marked by the impact of security risks, from geopolitical ...
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Online Travel Update: OTA Marketing Shift, Google’s DMA and Wholesaler Woes Unveiled

With many in the industry getting their first look at Google’s proposed “DMA” changes to European Union search results, many of this past week’s industry headlines were focused on the proposed changes and the industry’s generally unfavorable response. Other news: Hotels under pressure to respond as OTA competition for guests lead gen explodesJanuary 25, 2024 via Hospitality ...
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Traveling Safely Abroad: Choosing Alternatives to Uber and Lyft

While rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are predominately safe and reliable, they may not offer adequate security for travelers—learn more about transportation alternatives for secure travel when abroad. When traveling for work or pleasure, visitors need to decide how they’ll get around an unfamiliar destination. Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the ...
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Using Public Wi-Fi While Traveling? Here’s How to Protect Yourself

Learn about the security risks associate with using public Wi-Fi and review practical tips to ensure your digital safety while on the road. In a world where staying connected is paramount, public Wi-Fi spots have become ubiquitous. These convenient networks offer an instant gateway to the online world, where you can connect with family and ...
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Online Travel Update: The Spotlight on SMB Initiatives, Coalition Against Fake Reviews, and the Real Costs to Hoteliers

Google Trial Continues to Provide Interesting Insight into OTAs Online Advertising.  In last week’s Update, we featured the testimony of a senior Booking Holdings executive.  This week, we feature the testimony of a former senior Expedia executive. Rival Platforms Form New Coalition to Fight Fake Reviews.  Much was written this past week about several prominent ...

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Online Travel Update: California Tackles Hidden Fees, Hopper’s Supplier Shift, and Booking.com’s Advertising Strategy

Resort fees garnered most of the industry’s headlines this past week as California’s governor signed legislation prohibiting hidden fees and the Federal Trade Commission finally released its proposed federal trade regulation – “Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees.”  The good news is that both laws appear to apply equally to suppliers and third party distribution ...
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