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IATA calls for accelerated adoption of digital ID to improve security, operational efficiency

By Morgan Hines | March 24, 2025

IATA said it is “widely accepted” among industry leaders that digital identity can bring benefits, including stronger document integrity, building global trust and providing operational efficiency. Read More

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New laws drive hotels to explore digital ID solutions

By Marisa Garcia | March 19, 2025

As the European Union prepares to widely roll out digital identity wallets, experts say hotels should act now to adopt these solutions to smooth guest experiences. Read More

News / Technology

DerbySoft acquires Arise to boost travel agent-hotel relationship

By Linda Fox | February 28, 2025

DerbySoft said the deal supports its strategy around streamlining and automating elements of the supplier-distribution relationship in business travel. Read More

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As travel digital ID concepts mature, experts discuss the challenges

By Mark Frary | January 9, 2025

The importance of collaboration, standardization and combining AI with SSID was discussed during a panel at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How blockchain can revolutionize customer engagement in travel

By Can Taner - Bitpace | January 3, 2025

Travel loyalty programs are becoming outdated and blockchain-based token systems may be the new solution. Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright analysts share their travel predictions for 2025

By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2025

AI agents, luxury travel, developments in APAC, short-term rentals, digital ID and eVTOLS are some of the topics Phocuswright analysts are watching for 2025. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How will the European Digital Identity Wallet impact travel in 2025?

By Henk Marsman and Annet Steenbergen | December 19, 2024

The EU Digital Identity Wallet can improve identification, streamline travel and enhance convenience for travelers and providers. Read More

News / Technology

SITA, Idemia partner to build digital identity ecosystem for travel

By Linda Fox | November 12, 2024

The collaboration will look at furthering interoperability, trust and data security as part of a Digital Travel Ecosystem initiative from SITA. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Chain4Travel

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024

Chain4Travel is the initiator of the decentralized operating system Camino Network, fostering digital innovation and solving the connectivity issue for global travel with a unique travel standard. Read More

News / Startups

Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024

PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025 - our annual list of new companies in travel, tourism and hospitality we believe will make a mark on the industry in the coming months and years. Read More

News / Technology

Progress in air travel digital wallets as live test completed

By Matthew Parsons | November 5, 2024

The latest test of digital identity was carried out during a round-trip Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong International Airport and Japan’s Narita International Airport. Read More

News / Technology

Dtravel integrates vacation rental AI agent into Fetch.ai marketplace

By Mitra Sorrells | October 17, 2024

Dtravel has also joined the Fetch.ai Foundation, which is focused on research and development of AI, Web3 and multi-agent technologies. Read More

News / Technology

Blockskye ready for the long journey to transformation

By Michael B. Baker - BTN | October 4, 2024

With a handful of publicly announced customers, the Kayak for Business Enterprise tool - a collaborative effort of Blockskye and Kayak - is taking a selective approach in bringing on new clients. Read More

News / Technology

Decentralized Identity Foundation hackathon kicks off with track focused on travel solutions

By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2024

Developers entering the “Hospitality and Travel Challenge” have to demonstrate how decentralized identity technology combined with traditional travel technology can create a more frictionless,... Read More

News / Distribution

Winding Tree winds up blockchain travel distribution effort

By Linda Fox | August 6, 2024

Blockchain-based travel booking tech company Winding Tree has ceased operations with the company saying it failed to find a product market fit. Read More

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