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Vacasa adds smart-home tech to all properties

By Mitra Sorrells | February 24, 2022

Vacasa is covering the cost to install smart locks, custom Wi-Fi routers and noise-monitoring systems in its 35,000 homes. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Ten trends shaping contactless tech in travel

By Nadav Cornberg - Virdee | February 9, 2022

As we head into 2022, here are some critical areas of focus to consider as brands consider implementing contactless guest experiences. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: Collaboration is key to enabling decentralized tech

By PhocusWire | January 28, 2022

It's a tremendous leap to consider, but that spirit of teamwork during the pandemic could be the framework that all of those with a vested interest will use to move things forward. Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: Why - and how - travel brands should embrace verifiable ID

By Mitra Sorrells | January 26, 2022

Affinidi's director of travel says there will be opportunities for travel operators and intermediaries that can accept they do not "own" the customer. Read More

News / Technology

Singapore Airlines creates lab for digital push

By Linda Fox | January 18, 2022

The lab is described as a £24 million “research facility to develop cutting-edge solutions" across passenger services, revenue management and operations. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: A major - and overdue - power shift is coming to travel

By PhocusWire | January 14, 2022

Self-sovereign decentralized identity solutions are coming to travel and will give consumers much-needed control over their personal data. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: How SSI eliminates friction, adds control for travelers

By PhocusWire | January 11, 2022

At The Phocuswright Conference, a panel of technology professionals discuss the benefits of self-sovereign digital identity for the travel industry - both for suppliers and consumers. Read More

News / Technology

Clear acquires virtual queuing tech company Whyline

By Jill Menze | January 5, 2022

Whyline’s software allows users to see live wait-times to enter a queue remotely. Read More

News / Technology

WTTC outlines digital solutions for governments to restore international travel

By Jill Menze | December 6, 2021

In a new report, the WTTC urges governments to activate a digital travel portal to recognize travelers’ digital COVID certificates. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Local Purse - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021

By PhocusWire | December 3, 2021

Web-based platform which supports travel guides, local artisans, and cultural vendors by using live video shopping. Read More

News / Technology

AirAsia adds biometric facial recognition to super app services

By Kevin May | November 19, 2021

The biometric technology, known as Fast Airport Clearance Experience System (FACES), will be deployed initially for air travel and in the Philippines. Read More

News / Online

The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - a renaissance is here

By PhocusWire | October 18, 2021

Business leaders now have some choices to make - decisions and shifts in strategy that will help shape travel for the years ahead in both positive and fundamental ways. Read More

News / Technology

Delta launching facial-recognition program for PreCheck members

By Michael Baker | October 12, 2021

The program enables travelers to get through security and other checkpoints via a camera and facial-recognition technology in lieu of physical identification and boarding passes. Read More