Safe travel is an industry priority and a strong consumer desire during the age of COVID-19. Many are highly anticipating opportunities when they can enjoy a vacation or go see a loved one, without experiencing stress and worry about the state of the pandemic.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is working on bringing safe travel to consumers even as they navigate the difficulties that COVID-19 poses. The AOKpass is described as a "risk mitigation tool" and is fully scalable. Users who opt-in for the service can "present digitally authenticated, secure and portable copies of medical records to government authorities, border agencies and employers, without compromising their personal data." When implementing such a solution, governments and border authorities ensure a lower risk of breakouts.
Safety-Focused Travel Tools
The ICC AOKpass Proposes Solution for Safe Travel During COVID-19
Trend Themes
1. Safe Travel - Developing tools and technology that ensure safe travel during the pandemic, including digital medical records and risk mitigation solutions.
2. Digital Authentication - Innovating digital authentication tools and technologies that are secure, portable and protect personal data while still providing necessary information to verify travelers' medical history.
3. Risk Mitigation - Developing new ways to mitigate risk in travel industries, including through technological solutions like AOKpass.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Tourism - Developing travel technologies that prioritize safety and mitigate risk for both consumers and the travel industry during the pandemic.
2. Healthcare and Medical - Finding ways to integrate digital health records with travel documents to ensure safe and secure travel in a post-COVID-19 world.
3. Border Control and Government - Exploring innovative solutions to ensure safe travel across borders and minimize outbreaks through risk mitigation tools.