New Delhi, July 16 -- We live in an increasingly multi-polar, digital-first world and the future of cross-border travel is undergoing a fundamental shift. According to the latest UN World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals surpassed 300 million in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 5% increase over that quarter of 2024 and exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 3%. This growth signals renewed confidence in international travel.

However, at the same time, governments are responding to rising geopolitical tensions and national security concerns by tightening border controls and visa procedures. This paradox has placed global mobility at a critical crossroads, where security, transparency and trust must co-exist for smooth tra...