Articles tagged “digital health passports”

Tourism

Portugal Sets Out a Three-Phase Plan to Exit Its Coronavirus Restrictions

A sensible approach that lasts until October, but at such a late stage will people be happy being forced to use digital certificates or show negative Covid test results?

Catarina Demony and Sergio Goncalves, Reuters | 3 years ago

Portugal Sets Out a Three-Phase Plan to Exit Its Coronavirus Restrictions

Coronavirus

Ryanair Predicts 10 Million Passengers This Summer, With a Little Help From Europe’s Covid Certificate

The Irish carrier still has lower fares, but the passenger numbers are at least moving in the right direction as Europeans regain confidence with their digital health passports.

Conor Humphries, Reuters | 3 years ago

Ryanair Predicts 10 Million Passengers This Summer, With a Little Help From Europe’s Covid Certificate

Coronavirus

Amadeus Adds IBM’s Digital Health Pass to Speed Up Airline Boarding Checks

Any extra digital platforms that can be plugged in will be welcomed by airlines and airports, but, most importantly, passengers if it means they don't have to wait hours in long queues.

Clara-Laeila Laudette, Reuters | 3 years ago

Amadeus Adds IBM’s Digital Health Pass to Speed Up Airline Boarding Checks

Online Travel

Clear Files for IPO in a Year Business Travelers Are Staying Away From Airports

The tech company Clear is hoping an IPO will help it fast-track a path to profitability. But for 11 years, it has been faster at speeding up security lanes than in getting to breakeven.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Clear Files for IPO in a Year Business Travelers Are Staying Away From Airports

Tourism

European Union Reaches Deal on Health Passes for Travelers by June

After more than two months, negotiators in European countries have agreed on a system of health passes for many international travelers. If it gets running by June, it'll be just in time for a desperate travel sector.

Philip Blenkinsop, Reuters | 3 years ago

European Union Reaches Deal on Health Passes for Travelers by June

Tourism

Capri Recovering With Hopes ‘Green’ Passport Can Rescue Summer Tourism

One of Italy's most picturesque islands wants its celebrities and tourists back. Can Europe's digital health passport scheme deliver them?

Philip Pullella, Reuters | 3 years ago

Capri Recovering With Hopes ‘Green’ Passport Can Rescue Summer Tourism
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Business Travel

Executive Focus Report: Business Travel and the Future of Work

Skift recently hosted the Business Travel and Future of Work Summit. Download the post-event report to learn from industry experts on travel buyer priorities in 2021 and beyond.

CLC Lodging + Skift | 3 years ago

Executive Focus Report: Business Travel and the Future of Work
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Airlines

How Singapore Airlines Uses Tech to Transform Each Step of the Traveler Journey

Technology has proven to be a valuable friend to airlines in the Covid-19 era. As they reimagine every aspect of the travel experience to make trips as safe as possible for passengers and employees, digital solutions, for everything from booking to in-flight entertainment, have become vital.

Singapore Airlines + Skift | 3 years ago

How Singapore Airlines Uses Tech to Transform Each Step of the Traveler Journey

Business Travel

Oil and Gas Giant BP as a Case Study on the Future of the Workplace

Peek inside the minds of BP executives, and learn how they are thinking about office versus remote work. It sure feels like a new beginning.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Oil and Gas Giant BP as a Case Study on the Future of the Workplace

Online Travel

No Federal Mandate for Vaccine Passports: Biden Administration

While other countries are looking to centralizing vaccine verification, the Biden administration is saying it will offload that responsibility onto the private sector. That could get messy for the travel industry.

Reuters | 3 years ago

No Federal Mandate for Vaccine Passports: Biden Administration