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Opinion / Technology

I was a senior VP of technology at Starwood - here’s my take on the guest data breach

By Israel del Rio - Quilmach | December 10, 2018

Reports on the Marriott guest data breach have suggested the most probable cause was a result of the technology platform deployed by Starwood under the name “Valhalla.” Read More

Opinion / Technology

Will Marriott data breach herald the death of personalization?

By Greg Abbott - DataArt | December 5, 2018

This analysis could be titled in a number of ways, each with a lean towards what was disclosed by Marriott last week when it emerged some 500 million guest accounts had been hacked. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

VIDEO: Forter on the dangerous world of fraud in online travel

By PhocusWire | December 5, 2018

A subject in the minds of many a travel industry executive as 2018 draws to a close is that cyber security and online fraud. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Marriott data breach - a mess that is only starting to unravel

By Gates Marshall - CompliancePoint | November 30, 2018

Businesses and consumers continue to discuss privacy regulations and legislation on a regular basis, especially in the travel industry. Read More

News / Technology

Marriott admits 500 million guest accounts hacked

By Kevin May | November 30, 2018

A major security breach impacting on half a billion guest records in the Starwood reservation system has been disclosed by Marriott. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Jeff Katz on a new path for connectivity

By Kevin May | November 28, 2018

Jeff Katz is an enigmatic figure in the travel industry, having overseen a string of business and considered by many as an important thinker in the development of the modern sector. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Situm Indoor Positioning - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018

By Kevin May | November 28, 2018

Indoor navigation technology for the traveler. Indoor workforce and asset-tracking technology to boost productivity. Read More

News / Online

QOTW: Something about getting locked up

By PhocusWire | September 14, 2018

Quote from Brad Young, vice president, associate general counsel, at TripAdvisor, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

News / Online

TripAdvisor declares fake reviewer jail term a "landmark ruling"

By Jill Menze | September 12, 2018

The owner of a fraudulent reviews business has been sentenced to prison and fined in what TripAdvisor considers a milestone for the internet. Read More

News / Online

How purchasing trends, trip motivations and booking behaviors differ across four markets

By Phocuswright Research | August 31, 2018

It's critical for travel companies to understand the consumer behaviors and preferences that influence purchase decisions. Commissioned by Google, Phocuswright recently published a series of reports on... Read More

News / Technology

WEBINAR REPLAY: Fighting fraud and optimizing user experience in travel

By PhocusWire | August 29, 2018

Protecting against digital fraud is one of the darker elements that travel brands have to understand and handle on a daily basis. Read More

News / Startups

Blacklane launches security-bypass services at 500 airports

By Mitra Sorrells | August 12, 2018

Private car service Blacklane is expanding its offerings in a new direction with the launch of Blacklane PASS, which stands for Premium Airport Services and Solutions. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Card-not-present fraud is the biggest threat to travel today

By Jim Pratt - WEX | June 19, 2018

Card-not-present (CNP) fraud is of growing threat to travel companies across the globe; action is needed to curb losses and protect consumers and businesses alike. Read More

News / Technology

Orlando airport first in U.S. to use biometric exit for all international flights

By Mitra Sorrells | June 13, 2018

By October, outbound international passengers at Orlando International Airport will no longer need to show their boarding passes or passports at their departure gates. Read More

News

New TSA chief hopes new technology will smooth airport checkpoints

By Sean O'Neil | November 4, 2015

The new head of the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) believes new technologies will eventually speed up and improve airport security checkpoints. Testifying yesterday before a congre Read More

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