Abstract
This research endeavor explores five biometric technologies and their potential usage in the tourism and hospitality industry. This paper begins with a review of viable biometric technologies and continues with a discussion of their potential applications to tourism and hospitality businesses. Various tourism and hospitality scenarios in which biometrics can be used are explored. The article concludes with a discussion on the need for additional research on consumer perceptions to assist in answering questions regarding the social and business impact of biometric technologies in tourism and hospitality.
