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Predictions for the next decade of travel

By Jim Pratt - WEX | December 17, 2019

WEX senior vice president Jim Pratt predicts rapid innovation will reshape the travel industry in the coming decade. Read More

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Hot 25 Startups 2020: ForwardX

By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019

ForwardX's Ovis is the world’s first vision-powered artificial intelligence carry-on luggage that can follow users from behind and can move autonomously on the side throughout the airport. Read More

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VIDEO: AirBaltic on NDC, Blockchain and other emerging tech

By Linda Fox | October 4, 2019

PhocusWire talked to airBaltic boss Martin Gauss about emerging tech, NDC and wider distribution challenges at the World Aviation Festival 2019. Read More

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Destination marketing, part 3: On the road to smart, "real-time" tourism

By Mitra Sorrells | September 23, 2019

For the third piece in this month's series, we look at how technology is enabling DMOs to serve visitors when they are in-destination. Read More

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VIDEO: IATA on NDC, One Order and how it views innovation

By Linda Fox | September 10, 2019

PhocusWire spoke to IATA CEO Alexandre de Juniac about developments beyond NDC, innovation and the current challenges for airlines. Read More

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VIDEO: SITA on aviation's massive task to connect the digital dots

By Kevin May | September 9, 2019

PhocusWire spoke to SITA CEO Barbara Dalibard about the "digitalization" of passengers and both the opportunities and challenges facing the entire sector. Read More

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“Post-digital” generations driving airline and airport IT strategy by 2025

By Mitra Sorrells | September 4, 2019

A significant demographic shift is taking place that airline and airport IT leaders say will be the biggest influence on their passenger solution strategy by 2025. Read More

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Could digital ID be the key to achieving a frictionless travel experience?

By Mitra Sorrells | August 19, 2019

Amadeus traveler ID innovation manager Laurent Conjat says digital identity is coming and will add efficiency and remove friction at every step of the traveler's journey. Read More

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Automated ticket and check-in is great, give me humans for everything else

By Kevin May | July 2, 2019

Airports and airlines often speak about bringing as much automation to airports as possible in a bid to improve the experience and make operations more efficient. Read More

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VIDEO: Understanding the biometric future for travel

By PhocusWire | June 17, 2019

Biometric technology is becoming an accepted part of the journey for travelers in more parts of the world. Read More

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Using tech to overhaul one of the most troublesome parts of the travel experience

By Mitra Sorrells | May 8, 2019

Dubai Airports' Michael Ibbitson explains how the facility is using technology to provide exceptional customer service for the nearly 90 million passengers that pass through it each year. Read More

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Middle East, part 4: Aviation innovation

By Mitra Sorrells | April 29, 2019

For the final piece in our monthlong series on the Middle East, we take a look at innovations in the airline sector. Read More

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U.S. aims to use facial recognition on nearly all departing air travelers within four years

By Mitra Sorrells | April 19, 2019

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security expects to use facial-recognition technology on 97% of departing passengers within that time frame. Read More

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Amadeus says traveler needs are ripe for innovation

By Linda Fox | April 2, 2019

Amadeus Ventures is focusing on the traveler experience in the hope that innovation can improve the journey for passengers, guests and others. Read More