For those working to develop verifiable credentials, digital identity wallets and the rules and systems to support these products, there is little doubt that travel – as well as many other parts of everyday life - is on the verge of a fundamental, radical shift.
It’s a shift that will put more control in the hands of travelers while enabling suppliers and intermediaries to better know who they are dealing with and therefore provide more relevant offers – all while removing existing friction points in the travel journey.
PhocusWire's Mitra Sorrells talked to Gee Mann, founder & CEO, TravlrID and Heather Dahl, co-founder & CEO, Indicio to discuss digital identity in action, as Indicio is working with SITA and the government of Aruba to enable travelers to the island to pre-authorize their arrival border crossing before they even leave their departure airport.
“This is no longer a technical challenge, this is a change management challenge in the industry,” Dahl said.
Read the full article here, which includes coverage from Phocuswright Europe sessions on digital identity.