Business Excellence Awards 2020

Acquisition International - 2020 Business Excellence Awards 35 Feb20140 ith twenty years of experience in the world of holiday and business rental, the team at I-PRAC know more than a little about the ways in which people can become victims of fraud. It’s all too common for people to turn up, only to find no place to stay, no alternatives available and a lot of money lost. Almost £7M was lost to holiday booking fraud in 2018, with over 5,000 travellers affected from the UK alone. To solve this problem, the team at I-PRAC have taken a leading role in the fight against rental fraud. They are the ideal candidates when it comes to transforming the industry in a way that benefits everyone. The process is simple, based around an in-depth and robust verification process. This simple step ensures that every member can be recognised as a legitimate operator. Those who are travelling can register their booking with I-PRAC directly, giving them access to full compensation if the worst happens. The application process is not simply a matter of ticking the correct boxes, with incredibly rigorous checks conducted on rental properties, owners and agents around the world. To keep costs down, but standards high, I-PRAC has engaged with revolutionary and innovative verification technology. The company has developed close ties with a number of different government agencies, giving them influence across North America, Europe and the APAC regions. This global influence is one of the factors that has engendered trust is so many people. It is easy to wonder why booking platforms shouldn’t pick up the slack in this regard, with these platforms gaining a great deal of traction. Often, the platform is not aware that the properties that are on offer are, in fact, fake with payments made outside of the secure facilities that most companies offer. Outside organisations such as I-PRAC ensure that travellers are entirely aware where they stand, and safe in the knowledge that they cannot experience the negative effects. The team at I-PRAC is passionately run by Chris Maughan, Mary Tangale and Emma Mills (MD), both with a great deal of experience in this field. Between all members of the team, I-PRAC has been able to assist thousands of holidaymakers and businesses internationally, not only with the verification process but in securing the safety of all these people. Comprising approval managers, technical verification managers and support partners, no stone is left unturned in the determination to keep people safe in over 28 countries. The I-PRAC logo has rapidly become a recognised stamp of approval, but the team are always looking for ways in which they can spread their reach and keep travellers safe. While the company has achieved Finding the perfect property is only half the battle when looking for a short-term rental. In truth, it’s easy to lose track of reality when confronted with the temptations of a dream home. As more people find themselves duped by false accommodation, the need for verification is more important than ever. We turn to the team at I-PRAC to learn more about the solutions they offer to avoid trouble in a foreign country. Best Short-Term Rental Verification Platform 2020 W Company: I-PRAC Contact: Chris Maughan Web Address: www.i-prac.com a great deal in the four years it has been operating, there is always the potential to improve the work that they do. The simple tick afforded by I-PRAC is a sign of quality that can’t be ignored. It doesn’t rate or judge, it simply proves that somewhere exists, and provides security if it doesn’t. When looking for the ideal stay, being safe in the knowledge that you’ve got somewhere to turn is a dream come true. Outside organisations such as I-PRAC ensure that travellers are entirely aware where they stand, and safe in the knowledge that they cannot experience the negative effects.