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Insights 10/30/2023
Data Breach Response and Incident Management: Safeguarding Digital Assets
Data breaches are not just an omnipresent threat but a harsh reality for today’s organizations. As the country with the highest data breach density in the world, the United States reported nearly 2,000 cases of data compromise in 2022, a stark increase from the 447 cases reported a decade prior. Yet, while the threat remains...
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Insights 10/26/2023
Adapting for Success: The Challenges of Legacy Systems in Financial Institutions
A sizable portion of the nation’s economy—$5.4 trillion, to be exact—is driven by financial service providers. Even financial giants face challenges from legacy financial systems powered by outdated technology, affecting community credit unions and multinational conglomerates. Born in a bygone era of technology, legacy financial systems are riddled with operational inefficiencies, security vulnerabilities, and limited...
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Insights 10/17/2023
Charting the Course: Best Practices for Navigating Regulatory Compliance in the Financial Industry
Regulatory compliance is vital for preserving trust and market integrity in every industry; however, few verticals contend with a level...
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Insights 09/29/2023
Optimizing Credit Card Rewards Programs: Strategies for Increased Customer Engagement
Few verticals are as competitive as credit card reward programs, which currently boast a member satisfaction rating of just 46%. Over the past year, almost half the population has opened at least one new credit card, and nearly a third of consumers report they plan to apply for new cards in the coming months. Aside...
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Insights 09/27/2023
Out of Touch: The Future of Contactless Payments – Advancements and Benefits
When cash usage plummeted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many predicted a cash rebound in 2022. Surprisingly, that rebound never materialized. Instead, the vast majority of traditional cash transactions that migrated to contactless payments remained electronic. In an increasingly digital era, cash payments are quickly becoming a thing of the past.  The smartphone...
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Insights 09/21/2023
Understanding the Cost of White Label Travel Portals: Factors to Consider
If you are planning to enter the highly competitive travel industry, you will need a comprehensive and engaging website solution for your customers. The travel industry is continuously evolving, and it can be cumbersome to keep up with different aspects of travel services without support. A white label travel portal is a website or platform...
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Insights 09/06/2023
What is an Earn and Burn Loyalty Program?
An earn-and-burn loyalty program is a dynamic approach to loyalty rewards that encourage customers to rake in program currency and redeem it as quickly as possible. In this transactional approach to loyalty, the motivation to maximize benefits powers ongoing customer participation and faster reward redemption that can enhance brand loyalty and elevate your bottom line. ...
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Insights 08/25/2023
The Future of Loyalty: How Blockchain Technology is Transforming Travel Rewards Programs
The loyalty industry has skyrocketed in recent years, amassing a market size of $7.84 billion in 2021 and rapidly approaching $9.57 billion by the end of 2023. Loyalty programs within the industry span nearly every sector, from travel and hospitality to retail and finance, resulting in the average consumer belonging to nearly 17 loyalty programs...
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Insights 08/23/2023
Loyalty Program Gamification: Engaging Members with Fun and Rewards
Who doesn’t love to get rewarded for playing a game? Gamification is the application of elements typically found in games — such as points, competing with others, challenges and leaderboards — to non-gaming activities. If you’ve ever played Candy Crush or a similar game, you have experienced the fun of earning points or coins and...
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Insights 08/17/2023
The Power of Diversification: Strategies to Enhance Your Travel Rewards Programs
In the dynamic landscape of travel rewards programs, it’s crucial for businesses to adapt and evolve to meet the diverse needs of their members and customers. Exploring the power of diversification in enhancing your travel rewards programs is crucial for driving long-term success. By diversifying your approach, you can unlock a world of opportunities that...
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Arrivia Whitepapers 08/16/2023
Why Financial Institutions Must Capitalize on the Travel Boom
1,828,187. That is how many associations were recognized throughout the U.S. in 2021 alone. Over the past decade, associations have...
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Insights 07/21/2023
Future of Travel Rewards: AI Revolutionizing Travel Marketing
Technology has long been the driving force behind the travel industry; however, recent innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) technology might just change the future of travel and tourism for good. Artificial intelligence enables computers and machines to perform traditionally human tasks, such as problem-solving, decision-making, and in this case, revolutionizing travel marketing.  AI technology leverages...
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Insights 07/19/2023
White Label Cashback Rewards Program & Websites
Gone are the days when offering a travel loyalty program made your business unique. Because a staggering 90% of leisure and hospitality companies also offer loyalty rewards, consumers no longer flock to a brand simply because it provides travel perks. But white label cashback rewards? Nearly 70% of consumers agree cashback is the most valuable...
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Arrivia Ranks #18 on the Annual Travel Weekly Power List of 2023
For the eighth consecutive year, arrivia has been named on Travel Weekly’s Power List, an annual ranking of the biggest...
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Insights 07/18/2023
Demystifying Travel Loyalty Program Jargon – Key Terms and Definitions Explained
Whether you’re a business owner or a professional in the B2B sector, understanding the key terms and definitions used in travel loyalty programs is crucial for making informed decisions and maximizing the benefits they offer. Travel loyalty programs have become increasingly popular, allowing businesses to build lasting relationships with their customers while providing them with...
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Insights 07/03/2023
Beyond Flights and Hotels: Expanding Your Travel Rewards Program with Unique Offerings
At first glance, it can appear like unique offerings in travel rewards programs are discounts on airline tickets or promotions for hotel stays — neither of which necessarily screams ‘exclusive.’ However, if you’ve been researching additional travel rewards benefits for your customers, you’d have realized that ‘exclusive’ has become the name of the game for...