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Digital visa policies to ease issuance amid global tourism recovery

While the global tourism sector witnessed a significant boom in 2024, with figures reaching 96 percent of pre-pandemic levels according…

 

Ryanair contends with another biometric passenger verification GDPR complaint

Low-cost airline Ryanair has received a complaint about its use of facial scanning. The European Center for Digital Rights (noyb)…

 

Biometrics is a key enabler for the identity management of the future

Interview with Marc-Julian Siewert, CEO of Veridos This month many people will be flying home or going on winter holidays….

 

How the ID industry can become more sustainable – and help to raise awareness for greener travel

By Tobias Nuessle, COO of Veridos The travel and tourism industry is a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions. Various…

 

UK’s ETA border scheme attracts criticism

The UK is planning to fully roll out its biometric-based travel permission scheme, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) by April…

 

Passport-free travel is ready, expert says, legislation is the holdup

Travelers are beginning to express a preference for biometric options for air travel, as speed and convenience continue to be…

 

Congressional briefing renews concerns over security holes in Visa Waiver Program

With Qatar having become the first Gulf State to be admitted into the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP) in September,…

 

Australia pilot for digital travel declarations starts

Australia has made another step towards digital travel credentials. The country is replacing its Incoming Passenger Card (IPC) with the…

 

Biometrics moves beyond security, border control to transform travel globally

As tourism evolves and destinations seek new ways to accommodate visitors, some believe biometric systems at borders, airports and other…

 

India expands biometric fast-track immigration to 21 airports

The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the biometric Travelers are required to scan their boarding passes and passports at…

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