Travel insurance company Staysure has warned customers that they may have had their bank card details stolen following ‘a cyber attack’ during the second half of October 2013. Up to 93,000 people who bought policies before May 2012 have been warmed that they may be affected.

Following the successful launch of the BritainsFinest.co.uk iPhone App earlier this year, the online guide has gone a step further and released its own Android App, aimed at users of Android Phones (such as HTC Desire, Sony Ericsson X10) and Android Tablets (such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab).

A strategic partnership between Travel Guard North America and Vayant Travel Technologies aims to allow travellers and travel businesses to choose from a larger array of airline carrier combinations through split-ticketing to receive better flight prices and more itinerary options, plus travel insurance protection in the event of a missed connection.

Company Incorporates Multi-Language Capabilities, VAT Compliance and Other Customer Driven Features

There has been a considerable growth in the number of suppliers providing e-commerce solutions, as selling online has become a ‘must-do’ activity for tour operators.  The Travel Technology Consultancy Genesys says there are no longer any excuses, and that your product is never too complex, too tailor-made or too expensive to sell online. If you cannot close the deal online there and then, you run the risk of your customer booking elsewhere.

Which comes first, technology and innovation or market demands and consumer necessity? Of course, in marketing 101, they tell you to listen to the voice of the customer and to develop products that meet the customer’s needs. Certainly, this happens and is the norm for much of today’s product development; but would we have the Internet, browsers, the iPod and the iPhone if this was always the case?