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Travel, Shopping Platforms Teaming Up to Fight Fake Reviews
(SOURCE: THE HILL)

Well-known travel and shopping platforms such as Amazon and Tripadvisor are joining forces to fight fake reviews. Glassdoor, Trustpilot, Expedia Group and Booking.com are also among the companies that said they’re starting a coalition Tuesday with the goal of protecting access to “trustworthy consumer reviews.” The Coalition for Trusted Reviews will share methods on detecting fake reviews, among other work.

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GBTA WINiT
Don't Miss Out on This Year's GBTA WINiT Summit

October 26th | Brooklyn, New York

Attend this half-day event for a chance to meet and network with business travel professionals to change and bring forth positive impact on the lives and career of women in travel-related industries.

Registration and networking start at 11:30 AM, followed by our Bold Women Bold Voices agenda through 4 PM ET.

GBTA Convention 2024
Call for Proposals is Now Open!

Deadline to Submit: December 15, 2023

GBTA is seeking industry professionals to contribute new ideas, solutions, and innovations for current issues and challenges that confront the travel industry.

Helpful Links:
• Check out our FAQs
• See the 2023 Education Sessions
• Start Creating Your Proposal Now: Submission Worksheet
• Review the Submission Portal

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Asia - TD 16W tracking northwestward in the South China Sea as of early Oct. 18. Landfall over Hainan Island, China, late Oct. 18-early Oct. 19.

Canada and United States - Rallies denouncing Gaza hospital strike, Israel-Hamas conflict likely in cities in the US and Canada through October. Tight security likely.

India - Authorities extend mobile internet suspension across Manipur State, India, through 19:45 Oct. 21 due to ongoing unrest.

Middle East/North Africa - Protest denouncing Gaza hospital strike, showing support for Palestinians likely across Middle East and North Africa through late October.

Western, Central, and Southern Europe - Gatherings and security threats related to Israel-Hamas conflict likely across Europe through mid-October. Heightened security likely.

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