Internet Of Things

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Expedia knows how online travel makes you feel

By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | December 29, 2017

On the reflective side of one-way glass sits a test subject in a soundproof room, multiple sensors applied to her face, wearing high-tech glasses that track her eyes' every movement. Read More

Notated News / Technology

Apple plots multi-product app experience

By Mark Gurman - Bloomberg | December 27, 2017

Apple has plans to allow a single set of apps that work equally well across its family of devices: iPhones, iPads and Macs. Read More

Opinion / Technology

PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Our view on Technology

By PhocusWire | December 20, 2017

The problem with technology as a term in the travel industry is that it’s now so ubiquitous that it becomes difficult to single out what developments are the most important for 2018. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Call Centers and Mobile AR

By PhocusWire | December 20, 2017

Technologies at the opposite end of the spectrum - but important considerations for any travel brand as they embark on the next 12 months. Read More

Notated News / Technology

PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Nine unstoppable tech moves

By Bernard Marr - LinkedIn | December 19, 2017

The speed of change in technology over the past few years has been astonishing - with applications of it related to many areas of the travel, tourism and hospitality sector. Read More

Notated News / Technology

Google Pixel Buds are not game-changers

By Leo Mirani - 1843 Magazine | December 17, 2017

Over-engineered by a company that doesn’t seem to understand how humans interact, Google Pixel Buds are a perfect example of Silicon Valley arrogance. Read More

News / Technology

Think you're leading the way in AI? Look outside the window

By Kevin May | December 13, 2017

Artificial intelligence has been the buzz trend of 2017, with countless travel companies eager to claim their prowess in the field or signify how it's become core to their strategy. Read More

News / Technology

Hilton unveils first mobile-focused hotel room

By Jill Menze | December 11, 2017

Much like Marriott’s “hotel room of the future,” Hilton has debuted what it’s billing as the first mobile-centric hotel room with its “Connected Room.” Read More

Notated News / Startups

Silicon Valley should not be complacent about China

By Minh-Ha Nguyen - Fortune | December 11, 2017

Chinese tech companies have become innovation leaders in some key areas in technology, with truly global ambitions—and Silicon Valley is either too internally focused or complacent to realize it. Read More

News / Online

Hotels should "adjust the model" in Airbnb battle

By Jill Menze | December 7, 2017

"Airbnb is coming for our kids," hospitality and nightclub legend Ian Schrager has cautioned the industry in a major speech this week. Read More

News / Startups

Startups and model shifts - every PundIT Show so far

By Kevin May | December 1, 2017

We hosted eight of the initial run of PhocusWire PundIT Shows over the course of almost three days at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Technology

Tech giants enlisted for hotel room of the future

By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 24, 2017

The IoT Guestroom Lab is part of Marriott's commitment to global sustainability. Read More

News / Technology

Royal Caribbean eyes new technology, virtual and real

By Johanna Jainchill - Travel Weekly | November 15, 2017

On the cruise of the future, check-in counters, guest services desks and in-room phones will be relics, replaced by facial recognition, virtual reality and artificial intelligence. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: English, Gerstner and Hafner - Next Big Thing

By Kevin May | November 14, 2017

A petri dish of testosterone? Three of the leading lights of online travel of the past decade or so gaze into their crystal balls? Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Barbara Dalibard of SITA

By Kevin May | November 12, 2017

The aviation technology company is nearly 70 years old and, amongst other things, works with airports and airlines on their passenger service Read More

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