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Resort Development Organisation – New Mission Statement

Resort Development Organisation – New Mission Statement

The Resort Development Organisation has published a new mission statement. KwikChex welcomes the notable consumer focus and looks forward to continuing our work with the RDO and its members in providing additional consumer reassurance based on our strong verification processes. RDO Mission, Vision & Values Mission

KwikChex Member Dexby Townhouse featured in TravelMole

KwikChex Member Dexby Townhouse featured in TravelMole

Credits TravelMole "Even singer Charlotte Church’s parents, who run a B&B in Cardiff, were almost reduced to tears by the harsh criticism of fellow participants when they appeared on the show in 2011." Above excerpts and read the full article on www.travelmore.com/news

TripAdvisor pledges change on opening hours information amid accuracy concerns

TripAdvisor pledges change on opening hours information amid accuracy concerns

Credits: Caterer and Hotelkeeper by Neil Gerrard. ‘Consumer reviews website TripAdvisor has pledged changes to the way it handles information regarding the opening hours of businesses featured on its site, after restaurateurs highlighted a series of inaccuracies that then proved hard to correct.’ ‘Chris Emm

B&B owners suffer abuse after TV appearance

B&B owners suffer abuse after TV appearance

Credits: Travelmole ‘Police are investigating claims of abuse by six bed and breakfast operators following their appearance on a TV programme, Four in a Bed. One of the owners who appeared in the Channel 4 series claims to have been sent excrement through the post, according to a report in trade journal Caterer a

The reality of reality TV programmes

The reality of reality TV programmes

Credits: Travelmole ‘Chris Emmins, founder of KwikChex, a company that assists businesses in managing their reputation, gives the following advice to those tempted to participate in reality TV programmes, such as Four in a Bed to avoid the abuse received by some previous participants, as reported on TravelMole to

* Timeshare Alert from KwikChex *

Please be aware that an attempt to defraud timeshare owners by using the name of KwikChex authenticated member Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket has been reported today. An offer made after a phone call was followed up with an emailed PDF purporting to come from Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket, with the following contact

KwikChex YouTube Channel

Click here to view the New KwikChex YouTube Channel. Including videos created by KwikChex and videos featuring KwikChex. The latest video – KwikChex Worldwide: Other videos: KwikChex BBC coverage BTO 2012 – Chris Emmins Kwikchex Interview Victims learn how to beat cyberbullies La squilibrata reputazione &#8

RDO takes pro-active approach to crisis management

Credits: RCI Ventures By Steve Adams ‘European timeshare trade body the Resort Development Organisation (RDO) is protecting its name – and that of the industry – by joining forces with an online reputation management company. The three-month trial deal with Kwikchex (www.Kwikchex.com) is effective from December 2

Mantrav International Update

For the original article click here: https://www.kwikchex.com/2012/09/asa-ruling-re-mantrav Mantrav Fail in Attempt to Sue for Online Defamation Malcolm Hardy, the owner of the Mantrav International business attempted to sue several people in the UK High Court recently, alleging defamation, claiming damages of £150,000