(Source: letsgetvirtual)
Over half a billion people will use mobile banking by 2013 reports Fonecast. This number is up from just over 300 million last year, according to a report by Juniper Research. The research suggests it will become a fundamental component of banks’ business strategies in the future.
Mobile banking is particularly likely to gain impetus in Western markets as consumers seek tighter control on their finances. However, the report warns that the most successful deployments of m-banking are likely to use applications, text messaging and browsers rather than being solely app focussed.
Sonia Lalli, the report’s author, said “Mobile Banking will be one of the greatest success stories of the mobile commerce industry over the next five years, as consumers observe the benefits of accessing banking services on the move. As customers become comfortable with undertaking basic banking functions on their mobiles, an increasing number will adopt transactional-based banking enabled by the enhanced functionality afforded by smart devices, exposed to an all-immersive consumer experience.”
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[last lines] Joel: I can’t see anything that I don’t like about you. Clementine: But you will! But you will. You know, you will think of things. And I’ll get bored with you and feel trapped because that’s what happens with me. Joel: Okay. Clementine: [pauses] Okay.](http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwj5bf8eD71r8esivo1_500.jpg)
[last lines]
Joel: I can’t see anything that I don’t like about you.
Clementine: But you will! But you will. You know, you will think of things. And I’ll get bored with you and feel trapped because that’s what happens with me.
Joel: Okay.
Clementine: [pauses] Okay.
(Source: clementineandjoel)
Etihad named World’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards
Etihad Airways has been named the World’s Leading Airline for the third year in a row at the World Travel awards in Doha, Qatar. It also picked up the World’s Leading First Class awards too. Full article in BreakingTravelNews
James Hogan, Etihad Airways chief executive, said: “We are delighted to have been named World’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards for the third successive year.
“Last year was fantastic for Etihad Airways, during which we began to reap the full benefits of financial and operational strategies developed over the last five years.
“Nothing is as important to us as our guests and we work tirelessly to ensure their experience with Etihad Airways surpasses expectations.
“We are always looking to innovate, whether that be by introducing qualified chefs in our Diamond First Class or bringing industry-leading in-flight entertainment systems with mobile and internet connectivity to the sky.
“Etihad Airways’ vision is simple: to be the best airline in the world. These accolades from industry experts at the World Travel Awards demonstrate that we are meeting that goal.”
The World Travel Awards – described as the “Oscars of the travel industry” by the Wall Street Journal – recognise the best airline, hospitality and tourism brands in the world.
The recent acquisition of a 29.2% stake in airberlin has increased their exposure to an additional 33 million potential passengers on European routes is the latest event in a busy year for the airline.
Its Christmas!
Funny Christmas singing hedgehogs :)
Source:Tesco Real Food
It’ll soon be time to eat too much, drink too much…. and start saving for next year!
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