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Online traffic light system for travel safety advice is good but needs refining
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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
How governments can improve travel safety alerts through technology and social media
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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
UK government wants to axe hotel star ratings, web systems better
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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
TLabs Showcase - PublicSectorDirect
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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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