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Travel Weekly
2 days ago
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Trade Secrets After Dark: Travel advisor advocacy, travel mishaps and favorite cocktail recipes
Subscribe now using your favorite service: Welcome to Trade Secrets After Dark, a new series from Trade Secrets co-hosts Emma Weissmann and Jamie Biesiada. While the Trade Secrets Tech Summit is still ongoing, enjoy the occasional "After Dark" episode, featuring casual chats -- and drinks -- with guests from around the travel industry. This week, ASTA's vice president of advocacy, Jessica Klement, joins the show. Find out her beverage of choice, hear a cautionary travel tale and learn all about ASTA's advocacy efforts (plus, get the ins and outs of lobbying; it isn't about coyly passing out money to congressional staffers in a Washington, D.C. alleyway -- that's illegal!). This episode was sponsored by National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. Further resources ASTA on the web Email Jessica Klement Mentioned on this episode Get in touch! Email us: tradesecrets@ Theme song Sweeter Vermouth by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License See for privacy information.
Skift
6 days ago
- Business
- Skift
Skift IDEA Awards: Meet the 2025 Finalists
Now in its seventh year, Skift IDEA Awards will once again recognize the individuals, teams and businesses that are driving the travel industry forward. See the 2025 finalists below. Now in its seventh year, the Skift IDEA Awards continues to spotlight the individuals, teams and companies shaping the future of our industry. Today, we're excited to reveal the finalists for the 2025 Skift IDEA Awards. With over 420 submissions from around the globe – and 247 advancing to the final round – the 2025 edition reaffirms the IDEA Awards as the definitive benchmark for innovation, creativity, and impact across the travel ecosystem. For 2025, the program was split across seven distinct criteria groups: Industry Innovators: Forward-thinking projects that drive a sector forward and make an impact with consumers. Forward-thinking projects that drive a sector forward and make an impact with consumers. Change Makers: Organizations elevating the Travel Industry's role as a force for good by affecting meaningful change. Organizations elevating the Travel Industry's role as a force for good by affecting meaningful change. Creative Thinkers: Marketing, strategy and technology that inspires and pushes the industry forward. Marketing, strategy and technology that inspires and pushes the industry forward. Problem Solvers: Service providers who offer solutions, address business challenges, or use technology to guide the industry. Service providers who offer solutions, address business challenges, or use technology to guide the industry. Travel Technology: Technology providers offering innovative technological solutions that are guiding the industry forward. Technology providers offering innovative technological solutions that are guiding the industry forward. Short-Term Rentals: Recognizing the individuals and organizations that are shaping the future of the short-term rental industry. Recognizing the individuals and organizations that are shaping the future of the short-term rental industry. Meetings & Events: Presented by Skift Meetings. Celebrating the business events industry's most respected and innovative suppliers. The submissions progressing into the final round are a testament to an industry that is increasingly bold, purpose-led and future-ready. The submissions will now be reviewed by an independent panel of expert judges, selected for their leadership and perspective across key sectors of the industry. Explore the full list of 2025 Skift IDEA Awards finalists below: INDUSTRY INNOVATORS Activities & Attractions Airlines & Airports CAE | SkyTeam's Carry-on Calculator Alaska Airlines | The Next Generation of Search, Powered by AI Spirit Airlines | Revolutionizing Travel with Wellness-Driven Innovations Tradewind Aviation | Predicting Potential Problems Hours Prior to Arrival Endava | Armani for Etihad Luxury Inflight Range created by Buzz SkySquad | Data-Activated Personalization Reaches New Heights AirportLabs Limited | Airport Community App: Elevating Airport Operations Through Efficiency, Community and Wellbeing Business Travel TravelPerk | Book It Easy Otto The Agent | Pioneering Business Class in Ground Transportation Engine | Breaking the Expense Management Mold BizAway | A Unified Platform for Modern Enterprises Mastercard | Delivering the Future of Travel Global Rescue | Delivering the Future of Travel Hospitality Tour Operators Butterfield & Robinson | Around The World in 60 Days DreamSetGo | Taking India to the World of Sports GrupBlox | Build, Scale and Contract Multi-City Tours and Financial Metrics TravelLocal | A New Era of Locally Led Multi-Day Travel Staays | Make it Easier to Travel Better Worldia | Empowering Travel Distributors to Offer Unique Custom Trips Exodus Adventure Travels | Pioneering a Regenerative Future for Multi-Day Tours Aurora Travel | Redefining How Individuals and Groups Explore the World Tourism VISIONARY 2030 CHANGE MAKERS Leadership People & Community Sustainability Rising Star Aaron Fessler, Founder and CEO, TripWorks Richard Nunn, CEO, MileagePlus Eliza Pesuit, Founder and CEO, Global Glimpse Mike Weiss and Ben Weinberg, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs, Trailborn Justine Palefsky & Tasneem Amina, Co-Founders, Kindred DEI Champion CREATIVE THINKERS Content Marketing Physical Experiences Creative Design PROBLEM SOLVERS Business Outcomes Communications New Orleans & Company | Crisis Communications YKONE | Transforming Perceptions: Experience Abu Dhabi 2024's Global Influencer Program Abode Worldwide | From Visibility to Value: PR That Grows B2B Hospitality and Property Tech Brands Heritage Corridor Destinations | Secrets and Surprises Data Provider TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY Operational Streamlining Traveler Journey Best Use of AI Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) | Noura AI: Transforming Travel with a Human Touch Matador Network | GuideGeek: Custom AI for Travel Brands PriceLabs | AI Innovation, Everywhere – The New Standard in Revenue Management Destination Canada | Traveller Twin: Canada's Trusted Segmentation, Now a Strategic AI-Powered Conversation with the Ideal Traveller Cloudbeds | The world's first foundation AI model for the hospitality industry Amperity | Amperity CDC: AI-Driven Identity Resolution for Travel and Hospitality Growth Sacher Hotels | Franz – A Sacher Original: Where AI Learns the Art of Hospitality Qatar Tourism | Visit Qatar GenAI Concierge Destination Vancouver | The AI Concierge Which Deserves a Clef D'Or Yanolja | Redefining Global Travel Through AI-Powered Data Innovation MEETINGS & EVENTS Hotels Destination Marketing Organizations Convention Centers & Other Venues Event Technology Snapsight | World's First AI-based Real Time Event Content Summarisation NMR Events | Behind the Magic: The Tech Driving Disney's 2025 Upfront BoomPop | AI-Powered, Human-Centered Event Planning GlobalMeet | Driving the Next Era of Virtual Event Technology | Leading the AI Revolution in Meetings and Events Cvent | Transforming Event Experiences Through Next-Gen Technology Zoho Backstage | Reimagining the Future of Events RainFocus | All-in-One Event Management Technology vFairs | Blending Powerful Tech with a Human Touch to Create Unforgettable Events Grip | Making Business Relationships Happen at Events SHORT-TERM RENTALS Property Management PriceLabs | The Missing Link in Revenue Management: PriceLabs' Listing Optimizer Boom | Bringing the Short-Term Rental Industry Into the Future Evolve | An Owner-First Property Management Model eviivo | eviivo Suite: Empowering Short-Term Rentals to Compete on a Global Scale Dharma | Elevating Hospitality with AI-Driven Operations, Seamless Guest Services, and Smart Tools that Boost Sales and Efficiency. Sentral | Tech + Luxe Lifestyle = STR success Northgate Resorts | Leading the Way in Outdoor Hospitality Short-Term Rentals Guesty | 3,975,143 x 5-Stars with Guesty: The Most Customer-Driven PMS Charlie & Onfly | Disrupting the Corporate Stay: STR for the Modern Business Traveler KozyGuru | Seamless Short-Term Rental Management for the Modern Host Guest Experience Guesty | The Data Driving 5-Star Reviews Accor | Novotel x PSG – La Suite Novotel by A Once-in-a-Lifetime Stay Inside Parc des Princes Rental Escapes | Luxury Made Personal: Rental Escapes' Villa Specialists and Concierge Service Extenteam | Tailwind by Extenteam: Transforming Guest Experience with Human + AI Synergy Villa Finder | Beyond's Tally: Powering the Future of Payments in Short-Term Rentals Beyond | Beyond's Tally: Powering the Future of Payments in Short-Term Rentals
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Avoiding travel fraud: 6 tips to keep your money safe on vacation
When planning a trip, it's easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of booking flights, accommodations, and excursions. But some travelers may overlook the financial side of pre-trip preparations. Whether you're backpacking through Europe or relaxing at a beach resort, the last thing you want on vacation is to lose your money. Traveling can make you an easy target for scams, theft, or financial mishaps, especially when you're unfamiliar with the local customs, currency, and language. But a few smart precautions can go a long way in keeping your money safe. So before you jet off, learn how to protect yourself and your finances while traveling. How to keep your money safe when traveling According to a report from the Mastercard Economics Institute, the travel industry is one of the sectors most susceptible to fraud. The study found that fraud in popular tourist destinations spikes up to 28% during peak seasons. When you've put time and money into planning a trip, the last thing you want is for a financial mishap to spoil your vacation. If you want to keep your money safe, here are a few best practices to keep in mind. 1. Keep your financial institution in the loop Before you leave, take the time to inform your bank, credit union, and/or credit card companies that you'll be traveling. For one, this will ensure legitimate transactions aren't flagged for fraud, which can be a major hassle to clear up while traveling. Additionally, notifying your financial institutions of your travel details (including where you're going and the dates of your trip) can also help detect fraudulent activity that may occur once you're back home. For instance, if your debit or credit card information is stolen while you're traveling, the scammer may not try to use it until weeks later. However, your bank will know that you're back in the U.S. and can stop suspicious transactions from going through. Read more: 6 important security features to look for in a bank 2. Set up account alerts for suspicious activity Though many banks have fraud detection services in place, they're not foolproof. You can add another layer of security by setting up bank alerts that help you spot suspicious activity right away. For example, you can enable text or email alerts for transactions over a certain dollar amount or when your account balance falls below a certain threshold. 3. Avoid non-bank ATMs When you need cash in a pinch, you may be tempted to use the first ATM you can find. However, pulling money out of a privately owned ATM, especially a standalone machine in a dark or low-traffic area, puts you at higher risk of ATM skimming. Instead, plan ahead and withdraw cash from ATMs located inside reputable banks, airports, and other well-lit, high-traffic areas. You can also consider purchasing foreign currency before you set off for your trip (but don't carry the full amount on you once you reach your destination). Read more: Guide to ATM safety: Tips for protecting yourself and your money 4. Keep your wallet close If you're out and about, keep your wallet close to you and secured at all times. Don't walk around with your wallet in your back pocket or in an unzipped purse, especially if you'll be walking through crowded areas or tourist attractions. You should also avoid carrying around large amounts of cash. Consider keeping enough cash in your wallet to cover your expenses for that day and storing the rest in your hotel safe. Read more: Lost your wallet? Here's what to do. 5. Avoid public Wi-Fi when accessing online banking Public Wi-Fi networks may be unsecured, allowing hackers to intercept unencrypted data between your device and the Wi-Fi router. Plus, scammers can set up a rogue Wi-Fi network with a name similar to a legitimate one (like "Hotel_WiFi_Free" vs. "Hotel_WiFi") so that when you connect, they can monitor everything you do. So, when you use a public network to log into online banking platforms, you're putting your sensitive information at risk of falling into the wrong hands. If you absolutely need to log on to your account while abroad, it's best to rely on your mobile data or a VPN to keep your information secure. Read more: Is mobile banking safe? How to keep your personal data secure. 6. Have a backup payment method If your primary payment method is compromised while traveling, carrying a second credit card or extra cash can ensure you always have access to your money. If possible, carry your backup card or cash in a separate, hidden area from your primary payment method. Up Next Up Next
Skift
7 days ago
- Business
- Skift
State of Travel 2025
The future of travel is unfolding now; you just need the right data and insights to see it. The State of Travel report is your essential guide to understanding the trends shaping our industry and staying ahead of the modern traveler as a company, association, or destination. Report Overview Welcome to Skift Research's State of Travel 2025 report There is an apocryphal ancient curse: 'May you live in interesting times'. We in the travel industry are certainly living through an interesting time for tourism in 2025. After a smooth take-off at the start of the year, the travel industry quickly hit turbulence as concerns about trade, tariffs, and policy weighed on the global economy. Make no mistake, the state of travel in 2025 remains strong. Our industry continues to grow. Travel has shown impressive resilience in a world tested by macroeconomic uncertainty and evolving consumer expectations. Then there is the pace of technology. Machine learning, once the gold standard for artificial intelligence is now table stakes. Travel technologists have gotten their footing with generative AI tools and are scaling LLMs even as we start to look forward to an agentic future. Changes in how businesses and consumers use AI could upend the long-established competitive landscape. Interesting times, indeed. Amid all these shifts, the consumer remains the north star. Travel is the most aspirational purchase in the world. The transition to an experiential economy continues and thousands of new travelers are emerging every day. But many questions remain. What is the next great travel experience? Where will the next wave of travelers come from? How will short-term rentals, airlines, and hotels adapt to shifting consumer priorities? How will sustainability pressures and the rapid adoption of technology reshape business models? Our State of Travel 2025 report is designed to be your reference handbook for navigating this evolving landscape. From proprietary consumer research and sector deep-dives to executive perspectives and market forecasts, we've assembled over 300 charts and insights covering nearly every corner of the industry. We hope this report helps you take these interesting times and turn them into a blessing, rather than a curse. Enjoy the report. This report is sponsored by Allianz Partners & Epsilon If you are not a Skift Research subscriber, please visit this page instead
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trouble in Paradise? Consumers Don't Trust Travel Industry to Protect Them From AI-Powered Fraud
New research from Jumio reveals nearly half of global consumers lack confidence in travel industry's ability to protect against identity fraud SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jumio, the leader in AI-powered identity intelligence anchored in biometric authentication, automation and data-driven insights, today released new findings from its 2025 Online Identity Study. As consumers worldwide set out for summer leisure, digital identity protection may be taking a more prominent spot on the packing checklist, with nearly half of global consumers (44%) lacking confidence in the travel industry's ability to protect them from AI-powered fraud including identity theft and account takeover fraud. This lack of confidence jumped to 55% for Americans. For the sharing economy (including vacation rentals and other travel-focused gig economy services), confidence falls even further, with 60% in the U.S. and 50% globally saying they don't feel adequately protected. Consumers share sensitive personal data in exchange for a simple vacation, notably turning over government-issued IDs like passports and drivers' licenses in order to book and check into flights, reserve accommodations and rental cars, and more. This exchange of data makes consumers vulnerable to fraud during the summer travel season — and they recognize the risk. These sentiments trend alongside broader global distrust in digital spaces, with 69% of respondents saying AI-powered fraud now poses a greater threat to personal security than traditional forms of identity theft. In response to this distrust, consumers worldwide are slightly more willing to invest more time in identity verification on these platforms than in 2024: In 2025, 74% of global consumers said they would willingly spend more time on identity verification when accessing travel and hospitality-related platforms if it improved their security — up from 71% in 2024. Global willingness to spend time verifying identity on sharing economy platforms also stayed high at 70% in 2025, only slightly down from 71% in 2024, but with a subtle shift from "a lot more time" to "a little more time." This suggests increased caution, with a remaining preference for low-friction, visible safeguards. Consumers' increasing willingness to spend time on identity verification for travel-related transactions follows a growing trend in traditionally higher-risk industries. For instance, 80% of consumers globally were willing to spend more time on security for digital platforms supporting banking and financial services. "Whether it's an evacuation plan or a safe in every hotel room, the travel and hospitality industry know how to build the structures and processes customers need to feel safe. Now customers expect the same level of care for their personal data," explained Bala Kumar, chief product and technology officer at Jumio. "But travel and hospitality businesses can't keep layering traditional protections on already complex processes — they need new solutions and technologies to balance convenience with protection, even as AI-powered scams evolve." Find additional data and insights here. About the Research The Jumio 2025 Online Identity Study surveyed 8,001 adult consumers evenly distributed across the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Mexico. Censuswide fielded the survey between April 9 and April 24, 2025. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society which is based on the ESOMAR principles and are members of The British Polling Council. About Jumio Jumio helps organizations to know and trust their customers online. From account opening to ongoing monitoring, the Jumio Platform provides AI-powered identity intelligence anchored in biometric authentication, automation and data-driven insights to accurately establish, maintain and reassert trust. Leveraging powerful automated technology including biometric screening, AI/machine learning, liveness detection and no-code orchestration with hundreds of data sources, Jumio helps to fight fraud and financial crime, onboard customers faster and meet regulatory compliance including KYC and AML. Jumio has processed more than 1 billion transactions spanning over 200 countries and territories from real-time web and mobile transactions. Based in Sunnyvale, California, Jumio operates globally with offices and representation in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and has been the recipient of numerous awards for innovation. Jumio is backed by Centana Growth Partners, Great Hill Partners and Millennium Technology Value Partners. For more information, please visit View source version on Contacts Media Contacts U.S. Media Contact Haleigh Kent-Bryant10Fold Communicationsjumio@ 810-516-5486 APAC Media Contact Luke NazirFINN +65 8139 2504 LATAM Media Contact Lavinia MuñozSentidos Comunicacioneslavinia@ +52 5510124305 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
