Internet Of Things

News / Technology

Beyond the app: How wearable AI is rewiring the global travel tech stack

By Alex Levin - L+R | July 6, 2026

Alex Levin, founding partner at L+R, argues that wearable artificial intelligence will replace mobile apps as the primary interface for travel, requiring the industry to rethink its technology... Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: SuiteOp wants to help STRs and hotels automate operations

By Abby Crotty | April 28, 2025

Guest operations platform SuiteOp is "laser focused" on its goal of turning manual processes into "100% automation." Read More

News / Online

Are most travelers early tech adopters?

By PhocusWright Research | October 30, 2024

Are most travelers early tech adopters? Previous Phocuswright research focused primarily on measuring the rise of mobile device usage for shopping and booking but the latest report delves into... Read More

News / Technology

The tech innovations and trends shaping travel in 2024

By D.J. Catron | July 15, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence still dominates the headlines and conference discussions, but it’s not the only travel-related technology influencing business operations today — or likely to affect... Read More

News / Technology

Is the travel industry keeping up with emerging tech?

By Markus Schreyer - Phocuswright | March 26, 2024

While the travel sector has invested significantly in startups, the scale and diversity of investment appear to be less extensive compared with other industries. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Navigating economic downturns: The power of travel tech

By Arden Agopyan - HotelRunner | July 24, 2023

The growth of the travel technology industry amidst economic uncertainties underscores its resilience and the pivotal role it plays in the broader economic landscape. Read More

News / Technology

Can we hardwire happiness into hospitality tech?

By Linda Fox | March 29, 2023

Hotels are providing the opposite of hospitality with long queues, paperwork, poor Wi-Fi and disconnected systems, according to Lennert de Jong, president for hospitality at Planet. Read More

News / Technology

Operto lands $25M, adds HotelTonight's Shank to board

By Linda Fox | March 20, 2023

The investment in the Canada-based startup was led by Centana Growth Partners with Thayer Ventures, FUSE, Blackpines Capital Partners and Derive Ventures also participating. Read More

News / Technology

Airlines plan tech investment boost to drive efficiency

By Linda Fox | January 31, 2023

The latest SITA report on aviation technology reveals investment priorities including cybersecurity initiatives and cloud services. Read More

News / Technology

Roomnet launches innovation lab to develop hotel tech

By Kathryn Walson | January 20, 2023

Roomnet's new lab is dedicated to testing and integrating cutting-edge technology that it says will shape the hotels of the future. Read More

News / Technology

Operto adds digital key capabilities with acquisition of STAYmyway

By Linda Fox | November 3, 2022

Spain-based STAYmyway announced an exclusive partnership with Accor for the group’s Accor Key program last year; Operto will now accelerate the rollout of the program. Read More

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From Our Partners / Technology

How outsourcing tech innovation can fuel success for travel brands

By PhocusWire | October 31, 2022

DataArt's Greg Abbott explains how the company works behind-the-scenes to help companies across all sectors of travel create effective, innovative technology solutions. Read More

News / Online

Rakuten India partners with InterGlobe Technology Quotient to develop travel tech solutions

By Kathryn Walson | September 16, 2022

Rakuten India will help ITQ grow its travel tech offerings through AI, augmented and virtual reality, blockchain and the Internet of Things. Read More

Opinion / Technology

3 hospitality tech predictions for the new era of travel

By Elaine Shuck - Aruba | September 12, 2022

Improved connectivity, the use of cognitive computing with AI and even emerging digital worlds inside the metaverse are shaping the future of hospitality. Read More