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GDPR Redefines Industry Privacy Practices on a Global Scale

Smart Meetings

Since taking effect in May, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has altered data management practices throughout the meetings industry, not just in Europe, according to 2019 Global Meetings and Events Forecast report. Some fines go as high as including a minimum of €20 million (about $33 million).

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How Blockchain Can Disrupt Financial Services

BizBash

This table below highlights how blockchain can disrupt various aspects of the financial services industry. Security and Digital Identity – Compliance (KYC) The Know Your Customer (KYC) regulation is an integral part of global anti-money laundering (AML) efforts. All financial services firms, payment card networks, regulators.

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2019 Blockchain Events: The #1 Guide To Blockchain Conferences

Bizzaboo

The world's largest, boldest payment and financial services summit. Connecting regional regulators, thought leaders, corporates, investors and startups. Crypto Games Conference is the first international conference dedicated to games and game services with use of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. March 13, 2019.

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Teresa Gonçalves appointed as Executive Chairwoman of SATA Holding

Travel Daily News

Teresa Gonçalves has a postgraduate degree in Finance from Nova School of Business and Economics , a postgraduate degree in Competition and Regulation from Lisbon University’s Faculty of Law and a degree from Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics.

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IATA Explained: The Role of International Air Transport Association in the Aviation Industry

AltexSoft Travel

In 2016, the McLaughlin-Sherouse List was published, which ranked all industries in the US according to RegData’s Industry Regulation Index showing the most regulated ones. So, let’s talk about IATA – one of the main regulators of the aviation industry. Source: Fine Art America. What is IATA? IATA’s mission and main purposes.

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Incentive Travel and Meetings in Dubai

Brightspot Incentive Events

The country itself is an active player in the larger global economic story being a leader in key economic sectors ranging from industries such as healthcare, financial services, information technology, construction and manufacturing, trade and logistics, education, and of course tourism and events.

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Why Are Public and Private Stakeholders Investing in Foreign Tourism Projects?

Solimar International

In Angkor, Cambodia , the program launched a “Cash for Work” Scheme, allowing unemployed tourism workers to earn a wage while building a series of new footpaths in Angkor Wat that regulate the flow of tourists and protect the green areas around the temple. UNESCO also aims to enhance the economic sustainability of Cambodia’s tourism.

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