More power to Schengen

The mandatory enforcement of the Schengen entry-exit system by early 2022 is predicted to be the next frontier of border control, as 26 European countries embrace smart technologies.

Manas Dwivedi

Dedicated to improving the quality and security in government services, travel and border control, multinational technology firm Vision-Box hosted a two-day webinar bringing together some of the aviation and travel industry’s leading experts as well as government figures to identify the opportunities and challenges for the implementation of EU Smart Border systems for air, land and sea border crossing points within the Schengen area.

The Schengen entry-exit system is predicted to be the next frontier of border control as 26 European countries embrace state-of-the-art technologies and improved operational means to protect national borders in compliance with the new EU regulations. The panel discussions offered insightful analysis
on the implementation of Smart Borders and its wider impact on the EU border control ecosystem.

Jeff Lennon, VP – Head of Global Sales & Strategic Partnerships, Vision-Box, said, “One of the most interesting talking points were the equal calls for collaboration across air, land and sea border crossing points and the need for involvement from all stakeholders. By the time 2022 arrives, the industry, all travel operators and the Schengen member states will be in the best possible position to deliver an efficient travel experience like no other and enhance GDP growth of each Member State.”