Government

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