Digital Identity

News / Technology

Spain’s Digital ID rollout goes live as hotels remain cautiously optimistic

By Marisa Garcia | May 26, 2026

Spain’s Digital ID rollout is reshaping hotel check-in and guest registration as operators navigate fragmented systems and slow adoption. Read More

Interview / Startups

Gharage Ventures on why it's a good time to launch a fund

By Linda Fox | May 15, 2026

Gharage Ventures founding partner Lennard Niemann and general partner Darren Soh discuss their thesis-driven approach and ideal investment. Read More

News / Technology

Trip.com plans digital ID pilot using Google and Apple wallets

By Mark Frary | May 13, 2026

Air Canada, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, as well as digital identity infrastructure platform Hopae, are expected to be involved in the pilot. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus to acquire biometrics tech specialist Idemia for €1.2B

By Linda Fox | April 29, 2026

The deal strengthens Amadeus' existing biometric and identity capabilities and follows its acquisition of Vision-Box in 2024. Read More

News / Technology

Airlines prioritizing investment in AI and biometric ID in coming year

By Linda Fox | April 15, 2026

Data fragmentation is hampering progress for airlines and airports in their AI and digital ID initiatives. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Travel tech at ITB Berlin 2026: Key tracks and voices shaping the future of travel

By ITB Berlin | February 12, 2026

New this year at ITB Berlin is the Travel Tech Track, connecting traditional travel distribution systems with modern technologies. Read More

News / Technology

Indicio launches tech allowing AI agents to verify digital passports

By Abby Crotty | February 11, 2026

The software overseeing the interactions also verifies that the chatbot actually belongs to the airline or travel company, “creating trust in both directions.” Read More

News / Online

Travel industry enters 2026 with steady momentum: Data insights

By Phocuswright Research | January 13, 2026

Phocuswright compiled dozens of data points, trends and key findings from Travel Forward 2026 to help the industry make better decisions. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Delta, Priceline, Amadeus and more...

By PhocusWire | January 9, 2026

Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Read More

News / Technology

Phocuswright analysts share their predictions for 2026

By Morgan Hines | January 6, 2026

Phocuswright analysts have their eyes on agentic AI, biometrics and personalization. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Travelport, Clear, United Airlines and more...

By PhocusWire | December 19, 2025

Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Read More

News / Technology

What the travel industry learned from the EUDI Wallet pilot

By Marisa Garcia | December 9, 2025

Digital ID adoption can simplify the traveler journey and reduce travel service providers' workload, but gaps in standards remain. Read More

News / Technology

Indonesia deploys biometric corridor at airports

By Linda Fox | November 18, 2025

The initiative is part of the Indonesian government’s “All Indonesia” digital transformation program aiming to improve the entry process for international travelers. Read More

News / Technology

Apple launches digital ID feature using US passport information

By Abby Crotty | November 13, 2025

Travelers can store information from their U.S. passport in their iPhone or Apple Watch and present it for identity verification at airport security. Read More