Dubai launches city-wide biometric hotel check-in
Dubai is ready to overhaul its hotel arrival experience across the entire emirate with a one‑time contactless check‑in system. This…
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OCR Studio MRZ ID document scanning integrated by Greek hospitality IT provider
Greece-based digital tourism solution provider ZeusTech is integrating machine readable zone (MRZ) scanning from Dubai-based OCR Studio into its hospitality…
Abu Dhabi to integrate face biometrics in hotels in ‘Smart Travel’ ramp up
Abu Dhabi is launching a face biometrics system across the emirate in the tourism sector. The emirate is known for…
Digital wallets for hotel access cards gain ground with Apple, Google on board
If ever a use case was made for digital wallets, it is hotel access keys. Numbers suggest that if all…
HID previews face biometrics camera system for airport access control
A new face biometrics camera is coming soon from HID to address a range of travel industry applications. The Facepod…
Robots integrate biometrics for parcel delivery, security, and military operations
Tech firms have announced the development and testing of robotic systems with biometric capabilities aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and…
Zero errors reported in device-free face biometrics Japan airport trial
Two officials of ANA Digital Gate have spoken about the success recorded by a face biometrics authentication Proof of Concept…
Digi Yatra biometrics to apply to foreign travel, hotels with e-passport launch
India’s Digi Yatra biometric airport ID system is promising to be available to international travelers by the end of 2025,…
China’s biometric data protection push prompts hospitality industry changes
China’s hotel industry is backing off from facial recognition “overuse” as the country’s authorities put more emphasis on protecting biometric…
Steak n Shake takes PopID biometrics chain-wide
PopID has announced its biometric check-in and checkout will now be available on ACRELEC kiosks at all 300-plus Steak n…
