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Airline Ticket Fraud and How Big Companies Avoid It

AltexSoft Travel

Last year, according to Amadeus research , almost 40 percent of all tickets were sold online. Between 2011 and 2020 tripled from $9.84 Billion in 2011 to $32.39 How online criminals commit fraud most often. What online companies can do to prevent fraud. Credit cards aren’t the only targets for online criminals.

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How to Brand Your Destination: a Complete Guide

Solimar International

Start a conversation with small tourism businesses, travel agents and tour operators promoting your destination, local authority or former visitors and gather their emotions about your destination. Take the example of Namibia’s online marketing campaign which Solimar ran between 2011 and 2013.

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ITB Asia announces enhanced conference programme

Travel Daily Media

Held from 19-21 October at Suntec Singapore, ITB Asia 2011 will feature two new events; the inaugural TTG Travel Agent Conference and the Asia for Asia Conference. Covering a range of topics, the conference includes case studies of super agents and tips for success in customised travel and online businesses.

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Thailand Travel Mart goes green

Travel Daily Media

The post Thailand Travel Mart goes green appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Thailand Travel Mart 2011 (TTM Plus 2011) gets underway at Bangkok’s Impact Muang Thong Thani Exhibition Centre on 8 July. Additional post-tours for buyers and media will be held on 11 June 2011.

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Accor ME eyes expansion in key Middle East destinations by 2015

Travel Daily Media

“We have experienced exponential growth in online booking,” said Seguin. “In In terms of outbound destinations, France is one of the most important Accor destinations in Europe for Middle East travelers. Online bookings through Accor websites increased by 36% in room nights in March 2012 compared to March 2011 to France.

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Airline Consolidators Overview: Their Role, Advantages, and Key Players

AltexSoft Travel

Our article explains why services of airfare wholesalers are still sought-after, what problems they solve, and how their air offerings differ from standard fares you can find online. Consolidators pass on net fares to travel agencies, charging a premium on top of each seat. In any case, travel agents get a good margin to earn money.

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