Travel agencies: An easy target for cyberattacks due to weak security systems

According to the document called Baseline Cyber Security Controls for Small and Medium Organizations prepared by the Canadian Center for Cyber Security, organizations should follow the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) for all Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminals and financial systems.

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$15 -- Bok Tower Gardens Admission with Holiday Tour

Fodors Travel says this National Historic Landmark "has been something of a local secret for years." Save up to 40% on admission to Bok Tower Gardens and a tour of the Pinewood Estate.

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Apple Leisure introduces new insurance option

Travel Protection Plus provides commission protection to travel advisors and a number of benefits for consumers.

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Omo Valley tribes present cultural treat for Ethiopian visitors

The Omo Valley is a classic Ethiopian destination, featuring some of the characteristics anticipated by visitors to Africa, which includes tribal customs and lifestyles not related to other cultures. These tribes find unique ways to express their artistic impulses.

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ITB Berlin and IPK International: Growth in outbound trips from Europe

High growth from Eastern Europe; City breaks are booming. ITB Berlin to present Europe’s latest travel trends from the World Travel Monitor by IPK International.

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What Does Online Travel Really Mean by a ‘Connected Trip’?

Lengthy lines at Newark International Airport in New Jersey. Bart Everson / Flickr

Skift Take: Creating the connected trip means online travel agencies will have to become high-powered, tech-first, traditional travel agencies. It sounds cool but probably isn't feasible without major upheaval across the global travel market.

— Andrew Sheivachman

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World’s finest travel brands revealed at World Travel Awards Grand Final 2019 in Muscat, Oman

The evening marked the climax of the WTA 26th anniversary Grand Tour 2019 – an annual search for the finest travel and tourism organisations in the world, with the winners of WTA’s six regional ceremonies going head-to-head for the coveted World titles.

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