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CIOs Have To Treat Social Media With Care

The Accidental Successful CIO

Hackers can learn a lot from a CIO’s social media Image Credit: Blogtrepreneur Every person with the CIO job knows what social media is. In fact, we all probably have Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media accounts. However, it turns out that there is a downside to social media that we may not be aware of.

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Seattle startup Cabana pitches vanlife vacations as travel alternative during pandemic

GeekWire

Communities across the country are beginning to re-open but air travel remains a risky prospect. Extreme social distancing: Why camping is poised for a ‘huge jump in popularity,’ fueled by technology. Meanwhile, companies that help travelers find campsites — like The Dyrt and Hipcamp — are seeing big spikes in demand.

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Is AI technology the future of travel?

Dataconomy

Travel industry players are excited about predictions that AI could add around $1 trillion extra to the global tourism industry by 2025. Marketing companies are also babbling excitedly about AI’s ability to create hyper-personalized trips for travelers. But the travel industry is not new to AI. AI is (merely!)

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What to Know About Enterprise Travel Security

SecureWorld News

Travel can involve significant security risks. Organizations of all kinds have a responsibility to keep their employees safe while they're traveling. The security risks business travelers may face. These risks may threaten the health and security of a traveler. What effective travel policies can look like.

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Seattle airport testing new tech to allow travelers to wait in virtual line for security screening

GeekWire

The news: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is introducing two tech-infused experiences to modernize the travel experience and help people stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The website for the program has an extensive FAQ.). to noon to reduce congestion during SEA’s peak morning travel period. Where and how long?:

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How this travel startup raised $5M from ex-CEOs of Orbitz and Vacasa in the middle of a pandemic

GeekWire

The travel industry took a major blow when the pandemic hit last year, slashing revenue for airlines, hotels, and tech companies such as Expedia or Airbnb. Founded in 2017, TrovaTrip runs a marketplace that matches travel group hosts with travelers. TrovaTrip co-founders Nick Poggi (left) and Lauren Schneider. TrovaTrip Photos).

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Seattle airport helping travelers avoid lines with mobile food ordering and delivery to gate via robot

GeekWire

The goal is to help travelers avoid standing in lines and expand the options for dining without having to leave a concourse. Once through TSA security checkpoints, travelers can place orders through the Order SEA website or FlySEA app and pay by phone.

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