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Saturday, November 23, 2024 The tourism sector is under scrutiny as a whitepaper by the Digital Tourism Think Tank (DTTT) , unveiled at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 , revealed that only 15% of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to tourism are on track to be achieved by 2030. The findings emphasize the critical need for sustainable practices as tourism growth continues to accelerate globally. According to the United Nations, if current trends persist, by 2050, tourism will drive a: These projections underscore the pressing need for the global tourism industry to adopt sustainable practices and invest in resource management technologies. Research conducted by Visa and Oxford Economics highlights a significant barrier to sustainable tourism: insufficient information and lack of transparency regarding sustainable travel options. This gap has left consumers unable to make informed choices, complicating efforts to steer the sector toward sustainability. The whitepaper titled Exploring the Future of Tourism Technology leveraged insights from the ATM Innovation Wall in 2024. This platform encouraged tourism professionals to share ideas and concerns, generating innovative proposals, such as: Nicholas Hall, Founder and CEO of DTTT, emphasized, “Sustainable tourism cannot rely on a one-size-fits-all approach. Collaboration between stakeholders—from tech companies to local communities—is essential to develop effective solutions.” Governments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are actively addressing the sustainability challenge through various national strategies: These frameworks aim to align economic growth with environmental sustainability, ensuring tourism remains a vital yet responsible driver of development. The 2025 edition of ATM, themed “Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity” , will continue to spotlight sustainability. Key sessions will address ethical practices and innovative solutions driving the sustainable tourism agenda. Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME at ATM, remarked, “ATM is proud to be a catalyst for advancing sustainability in tourism. By fostering collaboration and investing in resource optimization technologies, we can empower communities, preserve cultural heritage, and enhance the resilience of travel destinations.” In 2023, ATM introduced 30 sustainability goals during its 30th annual event. Building on this, the 2024 edition achieved notable milestones, including: Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, ATM 2025 will feature partnerships with key stakeholders, including: These collaborations aim to embed sustainability into the core of the tourism industry while addressing region-specific challenges. ATM advocates for circular tourism models that prioritize waste reduction, resource efficiency, and economic benefits for local communities. Initiatives such as cultural immersion programs and community-driven tourism strategies aim to empower local populations and safeguard cultural heritage. The findings presented at ATM 2024 and the ongoing efforts by the GCC highlight a collective commitment to sustainability. With innovative technologies, strategic partnerships, and a focus on community-driven tourism, the industry has an opportunity to transition toward a more sustainable future. As the countdown to 2030 accelerates, the global tourism sector must prioritize sustainability to mitigate its environmental footprint while ensuring equitable benefits for all stakeholders.
Arkansas WR Andrew Armstrong declares for NFL draft, skipping bowlNew Delhi, Dec 30 (PTI) Speedy implementation of labour codes, providing social security to informal workers, especially gig and platform, and bringing transformative policies would be the government's priority in 2025 to empower all and boost the economy. All 36 states and UTs are expected to complete harmonization and pre-publication of draft rules under the four labour codes by 31st March 2025, according to the labour ministry. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for December 30, 2024 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. The ministry has identified four reforms in labour laws to be carried out viz. Single Registration, Single Return, Firm-based common licence with five years validity. Talking to PTI, Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya stated: "As we stand at the dawn of a New Year, our commitment remains resolute -- building a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready workforce for India." Also Read | Shillong Teer Results Today, December 30 2024: Winning Numbers, Result Chart for Shillong Morning Teer, Shillong Night Teer, Khanapara Teer, Juwai Teer and Jowai Ladrymbai. In 2024, "we achieved significant milestones in enhancing the IT systems of EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation) and ESIC (Employees' State Insurance Corporation), enabling the prompt and efficient resolution of grievances for millions of beneficiaries". Recognizing the growing importance of gig and platform workers, he stated that the government has taken proactive steps to address their social security concerns' – a journey that is ongoing and central to the agenda. "Looking ahead, we are determined to accelerate the implementation of labour codes and introduce transformative policies that empower every citizen to contribute meaningfully to the nation's growth story," he said. The four labour codes on social security, industrial relations, wages, and Occupational Safety Health & Working Conditions (OSH) were passed by Parliament. These can be implemented across the country only when the Centre and states notify the respective rules simultaneously as labour is a concurrent subject. According to the labour ministry, as of December 3, 2024, three states viz Meghalaya, Nagaland and West Bengal and a union territory of Lakshadweep, have not yet pre-published the Rules on the Code on Wages, 2019. Two states viz. Meghalaya and West Bengal and two union territories (UTs) viz. Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and NCT of Delhi have not pre-published the Rules on the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Similarly three states viz. Meghalaya, Nagaland, West Bengal and two UTs viz. Lakshadweep and NCT of Delhi have not prepublished the Rules on the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. Likewise three states viz. Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and two UT viz. Lakshadweep and NCT of Delhi have not pre-published the Rules on the Code on Social Security, 2020. Among others, the codes provide for a uniform definition of 'wages' that will help in reducing multiple interpretations of the labour law and related litigations. Under the codes, the gig and platform workers have been defined for the purpose of formulating schemes to provide social security benefits. Also, the central government may also extend benefits to unorganised workers, gig workers and platform workers and the members of their families through Employees' State Insurance Corporation or Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). While provisions of the codes aim to enhance job security and enable workers to claim statutory benefits such as minimum wage and social security, labour unions are up in arms against these new rules. AITUC General Secretary Amarjeet Kaur said trade unions will intensify their struggle against the present form of labour codes and its notification and demand the Indian Labour Conference to be held to consider the view point of trade unions on these codes. The unions would fight to defend public sector and public services in the interest of common people and the nation as such. "We consider the four labour codes as negation of the labour rights won over after struggle of 150 years from British Raj onwards. “These codes negate our right to strike, make union registration problematic, de-recognition of unions easy, the process of conciliation and adjudication cumbersome, winding up labour courts and introducing tribunal for workers, overriding power to registrars to de-register unions," he said. The trade unions have common cause with the farmers movement supporting each other and would intensify this unity and enhance agitations on the new year. They would resort to massive mobilisations nationwide and also plan for general strike, he added. In addition to labour codes rules, the government took measures to ease processes for EPFO members and pensioners and expand social security benefits by creating database of various workers. The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of EPFO approved a proposal for a Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS) enabling EPS Pensioners to get pension from any bank, any branch, anywhere in India from January 2025. The CBT also recommended EPFO Amnesty Scheme 2024 which has been designed to encourage employers to voluntarily disclose and rectify past non-compliance or under-compliance without facing penalties or legal repercussions. EPFO enhanced the limit for Auto claim settlement of partial withdrawals from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,00,000. The Facility has been extended for housing, education and marriage in addition to illness. EPFO is also working on an integrated, centralized data-base, bringing efficiency in the process. The IT upgradation involving hardware and software upgrade, is targeted to be completed by January 2025. ESIC gave in-principle approval for the establishment of 10 New ESIC Medical Colleges. Besides, the government announced the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme, in the Union Budget 2024-25, for boosting employment. An MIS portal for building and construction workers was launched in August for compilation and analysis of the data obtained from BoCW welfare boards of the states. The National Career Service portal announced partnerships with leading employers to drive employment. From 1st January 2024 to 15th December 2024, 1,89,33,219 vacancies were mobilized on the NCS portal, taking the total vacancies mobilized since inception to 3.89 crores. Registrations on e-shram crossed 30 crores this year showcasing its rapid and widespread adoption among the unorganised workers. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)
Almost every second business lacks confidence in deepfake detection, according to a new industry assessment. This particularly relates to uncertainty with detection, leaving firms vulnerable to rising fraud risks. The study also uncovers significant gaps in preparedness, particularly in the Financial Services sector, where the threat is growing. The study comes from Regula , a global developer of identity verification solutions. The key message is a gap in preparedness: nearly half of businesses admit they are only partially confident in their ability to detect deepfakes, leaving them vulnerable to escalating fraud risks. Based on Regula’s study, “ The Deepfake Trends 2024 ,” 59 percent of businesses consider video deepfakes a serious threat, while 58 percent feel the same about audio deepfakes. Certain industries and regions feel the impact more acutely : In the Financial Services sector, 66 percent of respondents rank audio deepfakes as a moderate to significant risk. Traditional banks are among the least confident, with only 49 percent feeling prepared. In contrast, FinTech companies report the highest confidence levels at 63 percent. In terms of national trends, Mexico leads globally in deepfake threat perception, with 83 percent concerned about video deepfakes and 85 percent about audio deepfakes. By contrast, only 50 percent of U.S. organizations express concern about video deepfakes; meanwhile, Germany ranks slightly higher, with 57 percent of organizations worried. Germany leads in uncertainty, with only 47 percent of businesses expressing strong confidence in their defenses, while the UAE (63 percent) and the U.S. (60 percent) show the highest levels of confidence. Notably, businesses that have previously experienced identity fraud are twice as likely to view deepfake threats as a major concern. Despite widespread awareness, on average, 42 percent of businesses admit they are only “somewhat confident” in their ability to detect deepfakes. To address the issue, the study reveals that businesses adopting online identity verification (IDV) early are significantly more prepared. Those with seven years of IDV experience report 20 percent higher confidence than recent adopters. However, tackling deepfakes in-house can backfire. Companies building their own IDV systems reported higher average losses—$515,000 compared to $444,000 for those using ready-made solutions—underscoring the complexity of fighting fraud effectively. The report also uncovers a disconnect between owners and managers where 76 percent of business owners are confident in their ability to manage deepfake threats. Yet only 47 percent of managers feel the same, reflecting the day-to-day challenges of mitigating fraud. Dr. Tim Sandle is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for science news.Tim specializes in science, technology, environmental, business, and health journalism. He is additionally a practising microbiologist; and an author. He is also interested in history, politics and current affairs.
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