Security

Opinion / Online

The top 8 travel risks for 2021

By Adam Schrader - Riskline | January 11, 2021

For companies planning and managing employee travel in the year ahead, here are the top travel risks for 2021. Read More

News / Technology

International SOS successfully pilots digital health pass in Singapore

By WiT | January 5, 2021

Travelers can use the IOC AOKpass to verify health credentials at Changi Airport. Read More

News / Technology

WTTC proposes best practices for biometric digital identities to speed recovery

By Mitra Sorrells | December 11, 2020

The report provides detailed steps to create and implement biometric-enabled digital identities that could be used to secure and expedite travel around the world. Read More

News / Technology

Forter secures $125M funding for digital fraud prevention tech

By Kevin May | December 7, 2020

The round brings the total invested in U.S.-based Forter to $225 million over five rounds, with its most recent being a $50 million Series D via March Capital. Read More

News / Technology

Multiple digital health passports now available for COVID travel verification

By Mitra Sorrells | November 25, 2020

The "CommonPass” digital health passport will expand use in December for multiple international routes. Read More

News / Technology

China urges adoption of QR code travel-tracking system to fight COVID

By Mitra Sorrells | November 24, 2020

China has been using QR codes for contact tracing through Alipay and WeChat since early this year. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Air Doctor - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020

By PhocusWire | November 23, 2020

Air Doctor is a digital platform that provides a global medical network of physicians and makes it accessible to any traveler, anywhere. Read More

News / Technology

AirAsia introduces new COVID-clearance technology

By Mitra Sorrells | November 23, 2020

Known as Scan2Fly, the system determines passengers’ eligibility to travel before they arrive at the airport. Read More

Interview / Technology

VIDEO: Trueface - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2020

By PhocusWire | November 17, 2020

Trueface deploys ethical facial recognition and shows how the responsible use of computer vision is shaping the industry. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor adds warning label to Thailand hotel that jailed guest

By Mitra Sorrells | November 12, 2020

The warning explains that a prior reviewer spent time in a Thai jail due to his negative comments. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2021: Trueface

By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020

Trueface provides on-premise computer vision solutions that automatically make sense of camera data and turn it into actionable information, for things such as facial recognition, age verification and... Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2021: Zamna

By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020

Zamna empowers airlines to verify a passenger’s identity prior to arriving at an airport, creating both a better passenger experience and better security. Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright Conference 2020 Preview: Travelers should finally get the attention they deserve

By Kevin May | November 3, 2020

Brands, industry associations and government have a unique opportunity to do the right thing and put customers in the middle of their strategic prism. Read More

News / Technology

Marriott has security breach fine reduced to £18M

By Linda Fox | November 2, 2020

A regulator originally intended to fine the hotel company £99 million but took into account steps taken since, representations from the company and the impact of COVID-19. Read More