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Traveling Safely Abroad: Choosing Alternatives to Uber and Lyft

by Global Guardian in Risk Management, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted January 2, 2024

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

by Global Guardian in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Legal, Risk Management, Safety & Security, Technology, Travel. Posted December 14, 2023

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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Earnings Reports Reveal Surge for Expedia and Booking, While Google’s Trial and IHG Innovations Make Waves in Travel

by Greg Duff in Lodging, Technology, Travel. Posted December 7, 2023

It is earnings season, which makes for a longer Update than usual:

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Online Travel Update: The Spotlight on SMB Initiatives, Coalition Against Fake Reviews, and the Real Costs to Hoteliers

by Greg Duff in Legal, Lodging, Technology, Travel. Posted November 30, 2023

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: Expedia’s Asia/Pacific Expansion, Hopper’s Operational Shifts, and an ADA Case Update

by Greg Duff in Human Resources, Legal, Lodging, Travel. Posted November 28, 2023

This Update features a variety of stories, including the latest on Hopper and its apparent ongoing transition. Enjoy.

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

by Greg Duff in Legal, Lodging, Travel. Posted November 21, 2023

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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Travel Risk Practices for a Dynamic World

by Dale Buckner in Risk Management, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted October 3, 2023

Even in destinations with seemingly low risk, it is essential for corporations to have robust travel risk management protocols and response plans in place as part of their duty of care obligation to their workforce. Fires swept across the Hawaiian Island of Maui, causing substantial damage to property, and tragically, a significant loss of life. ...

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Cyber Security Tips For Traveling

by Chuck Costanza in Safety & Security, Technology, Travel. Posted August 22, 2023

Cyber security is one often overlooked—yet critical—element of travel preparedness. Here are some practical tips to prevent cybercrime when traveling domestically and internationally. With the summer season upon us and travel returning to pre-pandemic levels, smart travelers will be making all the necessary preparations for their time on the road, from making reservations to updating ...

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Carbon Neutrality Suit Against Delta Airlines Signals the Arrival Time of “Greenwashing” Litigation

by Foley Lardner in Legal, Travel. Posted August 1, 2023

A recent class action filed against Delta Airlines is among the first major consumer cases targeting claims of carbon neutrality. The complaint, filed in Mayanna Berrin v. Delta Airlines Inc., No. 2:23-cv-04150 (C.D. Cal.) on May 30, 2023, in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, takes aim at Delta Airlines’ “carbon neutral” representations, ...

Legal Developments in the U.S. and EU, Growing Concerns with Generative AI, Chargeback Challenges, and EU Commission’s Designation of Booking.com Under DSA

by Greg Duff in Legal, Technology, Travel. Posted July 20, 2023

This week’s Update features a number of important legal updates – both in the U.S. and in the EU. The next 6-9 months should prove to be interesting as the EU moves forward with the implementation of its new digital legal framework – the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA). I hope ...