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PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Nine unstoppable tech moves

By Bernard Marr - LinkedIn | December 19, 2017

The speed of change in technology over the past few years has been astonishing - with applications of it related to many areas of the travel, tourism and hospitality sector. Read More

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Uber to offer panic buttons in bid to improve emergency response

By Nick Vivion | February 5, 2015

In response to last year's reported rape of a passenger in India, Uber will offer a panic button within the app for improved emergency response in that country. The announcement is a swift response Read More

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New technology targets fake IDs in bid to help Interpol catch criminals and fraudsters

By Nick Vivion | July 30, 2013

International intelligence agency Interpol has implemented new technology in a bid to identify fraudulent IDs and prevent illegal movement across borders. Read More

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Visitation to the United States hits all-time record

By Nick Vivion | July 1, 2013

The US Department of Commerce has released their latest report, showing a record surge in visitation to the United States in 2012. Read More

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Advanced Passport Control promises a technological fix for long immigration lines

By Nick Vivion | May 10, 2013

The United State Border Control has implemented new technology aimed at reducing lines and increasing the efficiency of the United States border crossing process. Read More

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Are governments finally getting it right with travel advice on the web?

By Viewpoints | March 26, 2013

The new UK government travel advice pages from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office were launched this week. Read More

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How technology and some smart thinking can help with the safety of travellers

By Viewpoints | April 20, 2012

With 2012 seemingly quieter for the industry in terms of major travel shocks around the world, it would be easy to forget about a part of the ecosystem that travellers find important. Read More

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Designing the perfect travel alert and advice service for government websites

By Viewpoints | January 9, 2012

The UK government’s Foreign Office is testing a new online "Traffic Light" system for travel advice - but it does not go far enough. Read More

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Online traffic light system for travel safety advice is good but needs refining

By Viewpoints | January 5, 2012

Interesting developments in the world of the official travel advice on the internet issued by governments. Read More

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How governments can improve travel safety alerts through technology and social media

By Viewpoints | December 13, 2011

In the last few years we've had tsunamis, Sars, earthquakes, floods, terrorism, country-wide strife, strikes and, of course, Eyjafjallajoekull, which created a worldwide ash cloud panic. Read More

24 hours in the life of an overseas consulate [VIDEO]

By Kevin May | August 4, 2011

Doubles all round (maybe not the best turn of phrase) at the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office today after reporting a fall in the number of arrests of UK citizens abroad. Read More

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UK government wants to axe hotel star ratings, web systems better

By Kevin May | January 24, 2011

UK tourist authorities are to withdraw their support for the long-standing hotel star rating system, claiming user reviews are a better indicator of quality. Read More

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TLabs Showcase - PublicSectorDirect

By Kevin May | November 5, 2010

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring UK-based public sector travel web service PublicSectorDirect. Read More

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