Travizory goes live in Seychelles

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16.09.2020
Seychelles

The Travizory visitor management platform facilitates communication between governments and travellers. In light of COVID-19, the technology will enable countries to keep or re-open their borders. The Republic of Seychelles has become the first country to deploy the technology.

Travizory was founded by senior executives with several years of experience in the air transport industry, biometrics, mobile, border security and border management fields. The team developed the Travizory Visitor Management Platform (TM) backed by artificial intelligence to support digital interactions between travellers and host countries. The new platform replaces the current email and form-based system, which was cumbersome for travellers and airlines, as well as labour-intensive for travellers and authorities alike. It allows for better management of all travellers, from pre-arrival to the point of exit. Considering the current pandemic crisis, the platform will enable authorities to keep their borders open while minimizing the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

The Republic of Seychelles has implemented Travizory’s technology to facilitate the collection and analysis of traveller documentation to ensure reopening of the borders in the safest manner. The launch comes three weeks after the agreement was signed, following Cabinet of Ministers’ approval for the installation and deployment of the technology.

The technology will allow Seychelles health authorities to collect identity and health information directly from the traveller via easy to use web- and mobile apps. The information is fed securely into a single system, providing advance information about all travellers wishing to travel to Seychelles. The system gives authorities the capability to run rapid and efficient vetting procedures to minimize COVID-19 risks and other security risks. Moreover, airlines will find out whether travellers have been authorised to travel since they can now verify the travel validity prior to boarding. In addition, airlines will submit Advance Passenger Information (API data) by electronic means to the Republic of Seychelles.

Alan Renaud, Principal Secretary for Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine said: “By having all the passenger information submitted ahead of time, including passengers’ own health certification, we eliminate inefficiencies, streamline security clearance and simplify the process of entry. The end result is better performance and reduced risk, all of which comes together to improve the passenger experience, not only at airports but in our archipelago as well.”

On the other hand, Travizory provides travellers with a smoother journey and assurance that they can enter their desired country, that the flight they are on is safe. Travellers can apply for travel authorisation and eVisas via their mobile phones and within 5 minutes after which they will receive a confirmation whether they are eligible to travel. Travels with the green light will receive a barcode to present at the check-in and boarding.

Didier Dogley, Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine, and Chair of the Re-opening of Seychelles Taskforce, concluded: “The Travizory technology enables health and tourism authorities to ensure that travellers are only staying at licensed establishments and liveaboards that have been certified. The new technology will allow us to balance the need for tourism to grow and sustain our economy without compromising the health of our citizens. It will have a very positive impact on tourism and the wider economy in Seychelles, as well as clearly demonstrating Seychelles ability to deploy digital solutions”.

(Press release)

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