WTTC puts biometrics, digital identity at center of travel agenda

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WTTC is making biometrics and digital identity a top priority for the travel industry. The council argues that digital standards, biometric border controls, and pre-registration tools can reduce delays and improve traveler experience. The article highlights the Travel to Europe app as a practical response to EES border congestion and points to Signicat, Inverid, and iProov as the companies behind it. It also shows that travelers broadly support biometric border systems, but successful rollout depends on awareness, staffing, and operational readiness.

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