Articles tagged “fraud”

Online Travel

Expedia to Power Travel for Mastercard-Connected Banks

Expedia Group has a strong – and growing – business to business segment that is about a quarter of its overall revenue. Booking Holdings and Hopper are nipping at Expedia's heels.

Expedia to Power Travel for Mastercard-Connected Banks

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Stokes Hosts’ Ire Over Paused Payments

In an era of scams, Airbnb is wise to verify host identities and payout methods. Still, its at-times subpar support for and communication with hosts remain persistent problems.

Airbnb Stokes Hosts’ Ire Over Paused Payments

Online Travel

Tripadvisor Reorganizes Operations Management to Address Its Lagging Core Business

Tripadvisor sees its future as providing differentiated trip-planning, in-destination tools and personalized recommendations for travelers. That isn't wholly different from that of its prior regime, and would be tough to achieve.

Tripadvisor Reorganizes Operations Management to Address Its Lagging Core Business

Online Travel

Swiss Authorities Detain Lastminute.com CEO in Covid Aid Abuse Probe

Swiss Authorities Detain Lastminute.com CEO in Covid Aid Abuse Probe

Airlines

Will Fraudulent Covid-19 Test Results and Airport Delays Spur Government Action?

Fraudulent coronavirus test results and extended delays in global airports pose a risk of disenfranchising passengers already weary of traveling in a pandemic. If governments don't get on board providing airlines with guidance and a uniform standard soon, it may result in a further blow to the economy.

Will Fraudulent Covid-19 Test Results and Airport Delays Spur Government Action?

Online Travel

Wizz Air’s Odd Fee for Buying a Ticket While Using an Ad Blocker Draws Fire on Social Media

We've seen budget airlines foist a lot of memorable fees on travelers, but we did a double take over this higher fee for using an ad blocker.

Wizz Air’s Odd Fee for Buying a Ticket While Using an Ad Blocker Draws Fire on Social Media

Hotels

Airbnb Suspends Domio’s Host Accounts and Listings For Allegedly Violating Its Standards

Domio said it considers Airbnb a “trusted partner.” After Airbnb completes an investigation into Domio’s alleged misleading and shoddy business practices, let’s see if the feeling is mutual.

Airbnb Suspends Domio’s Host Accounts and Listings For Allegedly Violating Its Standards

Coronavirus

An Uptick in Fraud Is Complicating Airline Refunds for Canceled Flights

The surge in requests for refunds on canceled flights has given cover for con artists to commit a few types of fraud. Airlines need to tap better ways to protect themselves and travelers.

An Uptick in Fraud Is Complicating Airline Refunds for Canceled Flights

Business Travel

Travel Managers: Fraud and Data Breaches on the Rise

Fraud is much more common than getting hit with a legit data breach, but travel managers are paying more attention to cybersecurity in the wake of high-profile incidents. Virtual cards can help with the small stuff too.

Travel Managers: Fraud and Data Breaches on the Rise

Business Travel

The Psychology of Expense Fraud

Expense and travel fraud seems like a bigger deal than it really is, according to experts. Some people are always going to be bad apples, taking on a huge amount of personal risk for just a few extra bucks. Human nature is strange.

The Psychology of Expense Fraud