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…
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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…
Airport biometrics one thing most Americans agree on
The vast majority of U.S. travelers approve of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) use of biometrics at airports, which clocks…
Travel far ahead on realizing benefits of biometrics and digital ID
By Alan Goode, CEO and Chief Analyst at Goode Intelligence Imagine an industry where you can book tickets, store them securely,…
WTTC calls for renewed effort on digital health passes through WHO network
Countries around the world should sign up to the Global Digital Health Certification Network (GDHCN) to align health checks for…
Biometric ID cards being used to eliminate some Brexit prohibitions
Brexit has caused a drop in inbound travel, prompting segments of that industry to pressure UK officials to ease up….
Travel industry adoption of facial recognition grows
Travelers are likely to be among the first to experience the mass worldwide commercial deployment of facial recognition, with a…
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