Travel Industry Technology Trends

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the intersection of travel, tourism and hospitality with technology, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more.

Technology is at the heart of transformation across the travel and tourism sector. From AI and automation to blockchain, biometrics, and cloud infrastructure, PhocusWire covers the key travel industry technology trends driving innovation and disruption across every segment of the travel value chain.

Emerging travel technologies and digital solutions in tourism

Gain insight into how travel companies are adopting cutting-edge tools to optimize operations, personalize customer experiences, and expand their reach. Our reporting highlights the latest product rollouts, platform integrations, and strategic tech investments from startups and established players alike, offering a deep look at the evolution of travel commerce and infrastructure.

Pivotal moments 2015 - the Ctrip Baidu Qunar share swap
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Pivotal moments 2015 - the Ctrip Baidu Qunar share swap
By Martin Cowen | December 29, 2015
Ctrip ending up with a big stake in Qunar, thanks to a share swap with Qunar's majority shareholder... Read More
OneTwoTrip buys flight metasearch app Corner
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OneTwoTrip buys flight metasearch app Corner
By Linda Fox | December 29, 2015
Flight metasearch application Corner has been acquired by Russian online travel agency OneTwoTrip. A... Read More
Kayak tests SMS-trip tips, Esplorio tracks trips, CityMaps2Go adds content, and more...
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Kayak tests SMS-trip tips, Esplorio tracks trips, CityMaps2Go adds content, and more...
By PhocusWire | December 24, 2015
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
Looking back and ahead - hotel marketing shifts
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Looking back and ahead - hotel marketing shifts
By Viewpoints | December 23, 2015
As we reach 2016, Tnooz is unveiling its customary series of reflections on the year behind us and... Read More
Cleartrip users get active on activities [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Cleartrip users get active on activities [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Martin Cowen | December 23, 2015
Cleartrip's latest quarterly mobile insights report shows that its recently launched activities... Read More
Useful IFTTT recipes to inspire travel brands
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Useful IFTTT recipes to inspire travel brands
By Nick Vivion | December 21, 2015
The past decade has seen an enormous shift in the way people travel, a change directly correlated with... Read More
Airlines take off for Adyen
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Airlines take off for Adyen
By Martin Cowen | December 21, 2015
Payments technology firm Adyen has ended 2015 with more than 30 airline customers,  ten of which have... Read More
Since Expedia invested, CheckMate has sped up its rollout
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Since Expedia invested, CheckMate has sped up its rollout
By Sean O'Neil | December 21, 2015
Earlier this month, Expedia’s minority investment in hotel technology startup Alice made waves in the... Read More
Apple Watch - consumers have lost that lovin' feeling
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Apple Watch - consumers have lost that lovin' feeling
By Kevin May | December 20, 2015
The Apple Watch arrived on the scene in April this year, greeting with typical levels of Apple-related... Read More
Startup pitch: Ally, a navigation app, deploys its $5 million in funding
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Startup pitch: Ally, a navigation app, deploys its $5 million in funding
By Nick Vivion | December 18, 2015
The Berlin startup Ally, which has received $5 million in investment so far, has built a multi-modal... Read More
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