Biometrics

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Amadeus acquires biometrics specialist Vision-Box for €320M

By Linda Fox | January 31, 2024

Amadeus is adding biometric border control to its services with its acquisition of Vision-Box. Read More

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By PhocusWire | December 15, 2023

ChatGPT, the Hot 25 Travel Startups and news about major players like Expedia Group and Airbnb dominated the rankings. Read More

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ChatGPT, travel data, OTAs: PhocusWire’s top opinion stories of 2023

By PhocusWire | December 13, 2023

This year's popular op-eds were heavy on AI and also covered TikTok and Instagram influencers and the loyalty strategies of Expedia, Booking, Hopper and Airbnb. Read More

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Aruba preps full launch of passport-free arrivals process

By Mitra Sorrells | November 16, 2023

The Aruba Happy One Pass is one of the first implementations of a digital travel credential using biometric technology and automatic border control gates. Read More

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IATA sees appetite for digital IDs in new passenger survey

By Derek Catron | October 26, 2023

IATA’s annual survey shows passengers want more speed and convenience at airports, prompting the trade association for world airlines to push for a program that uses digital IDs and biometric data.... Read More

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Ryanair's online facial recognition creating friction for business travelers

By Lauren Arena – Business Travel News Europe | August 28, 2023

Business travelers in the United Kingdom have reported ongoing "friction" and "frustrations" when booking flights with Ryanair due to the carrier's online booking verification process that requires... Read More

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Carnival hits facial recognition tech milestone

By Andrea Zelinski - Travel Weekly | July 21, 2023

Carnival is expanding its use of facial recognition technology, in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to speed-up disembarkation. Read More

News / Startups

NeoKe raises first round in push to create truly “connected” travel

By Mitra Sorrells | July 10, 2023

The startup, launched by two former Booking.com executives in 2022, aims to put travelers in control of their data and to create new opportunities for brands to drive loyalty. Read More

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SITA tests app to let travelers digitally cross border

By Mitra Sorrells | March 20, 2023

The program, managed by SITA and Indicio in partnership with Aruba Tourism Authority, is an extension of work the organizations began at the start of the pandemic to create a blockchain-based app to... Read More

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Travel Talk: What’s next for travel tech?

By PhocusWire | March 17, 2023

Editorial leaders from across Northstar Travel Group discuss how artificial intelligence, biometrics and the metaverse are reshaping the travel industry. Read More

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News / Online

Travel industry works to avoid another chaotic summer

By Kathryn Walson | February 21, 2023

Some say better staffing and enhanced tech, such as increased use of biometrics, could help prevent congestion and expedite passengers at airports. Read More

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Future traveler segments and the forces forging them

By Linda Fox | February 7, 2023

A new Amadeus study defines different groups of travelers and gauges their attitudes toward travel in 2033. Read More

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Traveler well-being and the shift to purposeful business travel

By Linda Fox | February 1, 2023

Three years from the start of the pandemic, there is talk beyond safety to more of a focus on traveler well-being in terms of mental, physical and emotional health. Read More

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Airlines plan tech investment boost to drive efficiency

By Linda Fox | January 31, 2023

The latest SITA report on aviation technology reveals investment priorities including cybersecurity initiatives and cloud services. Read More

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Interview / Online

Q&A: Delta's Ranjan Goswami on personalization through Delta Sync

By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly | January 19, 2023

Travel Weekly editor in chief Arnie Weissmann was at CES and spoke with Goswami about how Sync will help the airline really "know" its customers. Read More

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