Travel Industry Technology Trends

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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.

Big Travel Data Hackathon 2013 - Boston
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Big Travel Data Hackathon 2013 - Boston
By PhocusWire | September 30, 2013
The first ever fully open day of travel hacking on Big Data sets. Join us for hacking and data-driven... Read More
What’s the cost of equipping a plane with wifi?
News / Technology
What’s the cost of equipping a plane with wifi?
By Linda Fox | September 30, 2013
How and what to charge for onboard connectivity is a dilemma for airlines. People are used to free... Read More
Indian airlines and airports must embrace mobile, social and other tech to boost passenger experience
News / Technology
Indian airlines and airports must embrace mobile, social and other tech to boost passenger experience
By Karthick Prabu | September 30, 2013
Alarm call for Indian airlines - next generation of travellers will prefer technology over human... Read More
Location services: The iPhone 5S just brought travel apps closer to nirvana
News / Technology
Location services: The iPhone 5S just brought travel apps closer to nirvana
By Viewpoints | September 26, 2013
Location and motion-centric technology in Apple's iPhone 5S could have massive implications for travel... Read More
Thinking outside the (flight) box - how airline wifi is evolving
News / Technology
Thinking outside the (flight) box - how airline wifi is evolving
By Viewpoints | September 25, 2013
While much attention in travel technology has focused on mobile, social, NDC, meta-search mergers &... Read More
The last-minute hotel market is alive and kicking, HotelQuickly raises $1.2 million funding
News / Technology
The last-minute hotel market is alive and kicking, HotelQuickly raises $1.2 million funding
By Karthick Prabu | September 24, 2013
HotelQuickly, the last-minute hotel provider remains bullish about the market as it raises $1.2... Read More
Travel planning - why finding the right destination comes before finding the right hotel
News / Technology
Travel planning - why finding the right destination comes before finding the right hotel
By Viewpoints | September 24, 2013
A good holiday comes together when you find the right destination and the right hotel in it. However,... Read More
FlightView looks to users for state of in-flight WiFi and traveler experience
News / Technology
FlightView looks to users for state of in-flight WiFi and traveler experience
By Nick Vivion | September 24, 2013
Flight tracker service FlightView recently pushed a survey to their mobile users, focusing on the... Read More
Tap into Asia by building apps for Xiaomi smartphones
News / Technology
Tap into Asia by building apps for Xiaomi smartphones
By Viewpoints | September 24, 2013
NB: This is viewpoint on Xiaomi is by Diego Saez-Gil, CEO of WeHostels. The media is full of headlines... Read More
Stockholm puts a gamified, sonic spin on city guide apps
News / Technology
Stockholm puts a gamified, sonic spin on city guide apps
By Sean O'Neil | September 23, 2013
Sweden was recently named one of the world's most innovative nations in a global ranking. Attempting... Read More
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