Security

U.S. Department of Homeland Security selects startups to develop digital identity credentials
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security selects startups to develop digital identity credentials
By Mitra Sorrells | July 10, 2024
The selection of six startups is the next step in the DHS's work to create privacy-enhanced digital wallets for travel and immigration. Meanwhile, similar efforts are progressing in Europe. Read More
Strawberry becomes first hotel group to enable mobile keys in Google Wallet
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Strawberry becomes first hotel group to enable mobile keys in Google Wallet
By Mitra Sorrells | June 25, 2024
 The NFC mobile key is now in use at the company’s Clarion Hotel Post in Sweden and has been created in partnership with Vingcard and Zaplox. Read More
Innovating beyond insurance to holistic, peace-of-mind services for travelers
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Innovating beyond insurance to holistic, peace-of-mind services for travelers
By PhocusWire | May 13, 2024
Allianz Partners' Joe Mason discusses the company's newest innovation, Allyz, and how it can serve as a "constant companion" to each tension for travelers. Read More
Maturing STR sector challenged to balance host security and guest privacy
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Maturing STR sector challenged to balance host security and guest privacy
By D.J. Catron | April 24, 2024
Airbnb’s new policy banning indoor security cameras takes effect April 30, underscoring just how critical the sector’s concern for balancing security and privacy has become.   Read More
AI dominates travel industry investment
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AI dominates travel industry investment
By Linda Fox | April 22, 2024
Lufthansa Innovation Hub's research arm finds that AI and machine learning represented 65% of investment by the travel industry in recent years. Read More
Riskline, Travlr ID link to bolster travel safety
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Riskline, Travlr ID link to bolster travel safety
By Morgan Hines | April 18, 2024
Riskline and Travlr ID are partnering to offer real-time risk intelligence for travelers. Read More
The 3 AI fintech trends shaping travel in 2024
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The 3 AI fintech trends shaping travel in 2024
By David Doctor - Outpayce from Amadeus | March 29, 2024
Outpayce CEO David Doctor looks at how machine learning and AI are impacting travel payments. Read More
Airbnb banning indoor security cameras in all listings
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Airbnb banning indoor security cameras in all listings
By D.J. Catron | March 11, 2024
Airbnb had allowed security cameras in common areas, such as halls and living rooms, if they were disclosed on the listing page, clearly visible and were not in spaces like sleeping areas and bathrooms. Read More
SITA serves as lead investor in Indicio’s Series A funding round
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SITA serves as lead investor in Indicio’s Series A funding round
By Morgan Hines | March 5, 2024
SITA and Indicio began working together during the pandemic and have since expanded their partnership to develop a digital travel credential using blockchain and biometrics. Read More
Airbnb removes 100,000 listings, expands listing verification
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Airbnb removes 100,000 listings, expands listing verification
By Morgan Hines | March 4, 2024
 As part of its “spring update,” Airbnb shared news of de-listings, verification, highlights and more. Read More
Airline tech bosses prioritize artificial intelligence investment
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Airline tech bosses prioritize artificial intelligence investment
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2024
Airline technology spend has been increasing since 2020 and was expected to hit approximately $35 billion in 2023, up from 2022’s figure of $30 billion, according to the SITA Air Transport IT 2023... Read More
Amadeus acquires biometrics specialist Vision-Box for €320M
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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
Dtravel turns vacation rental bookings into NFTs, enabling re-sales
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Dtravel turns vacation rental bookings into NFTs, enabling re-sales
By Mitra Sorrells | January 30, 2024
Dtravel's tokens will function through a partnership with Polygon, the blockchain technology provider that also powers tokens for brands such as Starbucks and Reddit. Read More
Phocuswright analysts share their travel industry predictions for 2024
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Phocuswright analysts share their travel industry predictions for 2024
By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024
As Phocuswright analysts look ahead, they share a myriad of predictions for 2024 including some regarding business travel, pricing and much more. Read More
Aruba preps full launch of passport-free arrivals process
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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