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Articles tagged “privacy”

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Online Travel

How Security, Privacy, and Trust Can Help Travel Brands Offer a More Human Experience

Utilizing data is an integral part of how travel brands can offer a better customer experience. But securing this data, protecting customer privacy, and building trust can be equally essential to supporting both the human experience and the bottom line.

How Security, Privacy, and Trust Can Help Travel Brands Offer a More Human Experience

Tourism

Toronto Pushback Shows Path Forward for Smart Cities Is Full of Compromises

By pushing back against Sidewalk Labs, the city of Toronto has shown that the future of the smart city will be forged by compromise and collaboration with local authorities.

Toronto Pushback Shows Path Forward for Smart Cities Is Full of Compromises

Hotels

Facebook Removes Airbnb Host Group That Ridiculed Guests

When guests stay in short-term rentals, they shouldn't have to worry that hosts might be sharing their intimate photos and personal information on Facebook, whether it be in nominally private groups or not. Airbnb, Vrbo, Facebook, and others need to be more vigilant so that their hosts aren't violating privacy policies on their platforms or elsewhere.

Facebook Removes Airbnb Host Group That Ridiculed Guests

Online Travel

Skift Global Forum Video: Responsible Travel Marketing in the Era of Data, Privacy, and the Always-On Consumer

Travel marketing was a hot topic at this year’s Skift Global Forum in New York. In this video recap from the event, we learn about how travel marketers can deliver relevant messages to consumers at the right moment while still respecting growing requests for privacy.

Skift Global Forum Video: Responsible Travel Marketing in the Era of Data, Privacy, and the Always-On Consumer

Hotels

Marriott Handed $124 Million Fine Over Starwood Data Breach

The headline fine amount might seem pretty substantial, but as with an earlier British Airways breach case, the penalties likely will be challenged. Both companies will no doubt vigorously defend themselves in the hope of getting the figure reduced.

Marriott Handed $124 Million Fine Over Starwood Data Breach

Online Travel

Popular Travel Apps Shared Detailed User Information With Facebook

What's clear from the report is that Facebook and some travel apps are sharing way more personal information than they had admitted to. The backlash will undoubtedly pick up steam, although Facebook seems to have largely escaped condemnation from this latest disclosure.

Online Travel

Expedia Brings Voice Bookings, Cancellations and Rewards to Google Assistant

Voice-based search will not only have technology issues to overcome, but in an era when news of data breaches is commonplace, companies such as Expedia will have to address the personalization and privacy issues as well.

Expedia Brings Voice Bookings, Cancellations and Rewards to Google Assistant

Meetings

Privacy and Data Security Come Into Focus for Events

Data security is taking on a new importance, with new legislation and the public spotlight moving to shine on the dangers of mishandled personal information. Partner with the right technology providers to avoid making a costly mistake.

Privacy and Data Security Come Into Focus for Events

Business Travel

Data Privacy Is a Bigger Issue Than Ever for Business Travelers

With laws in flux and hackers prowling for access, companies are trying to help corporate travelers protect valuable business data, but the efforts are piecemeal and inconsistent. Attempts to require loaner devices or limit access to information risk making international travel less productive.

Data Privacy Is a Bigger Issue Than Ever for Business Travelers
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Online Travel

Travelers Are Open to the Internet of Things, Yet Privacy Concerns Persist

The Internet of Things is radically changing the way we travel. A new Worldpay report looks at how consumers feel about these connected technologies, both good and bad. 

Travelers Are Open to the Internet of Things, Yet Privacy Concerns Persist