Growing Vaccine Passport Fraud Leaves Tour Operators Struggling to Crack Down
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As numerous destinations worldwide have reopened for tourism in recent months, one of the requirements for entry to many countries has been proof of full vaccination. While a large number of travelers have cited a desire to get back on the road as a major reason they chose to get vaccinated, others have traveled without any intention of being vaccinated.
And that's causing a major problem for tour operators. Already facing an enormous challenge in keeping guests safe amidst the rise in Covid cases, they're fighting to stay one step ahead of prospective guests who might resort to deception in order to book a trip. Despite largely mandating customers to be fully vaccinated before going on any of their offerings, the issue of verifying status has emerged a headache for several companies — especially as international requirements often vary.
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