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.

Asian travel brands bank on mobile as bookings soar
News / Technology
Asian travel brands bank on mobile as bookings soar
By Karthick Prabu | September 18, 2013
Ctrip, eLong and Venture Republic switch the spotlight to mobile on the back of traffic and booking... Read More
WebInTravel Conference 2013 - Singapore
Webinars / Technology
WebInTravel Conference 2013 - Singapore
By PhocusWire | September 18, 2013
Bootcamps and keynotes at annual festival of travel. Tnooz editor Kevin May will be presenting at the... Read More
THack San Francisco 2013
Webinars / Technology
THack San Francisco 2013
By Kevin May | September 18, 2013
THack is heading back to California! THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER!! More details for budding developers for... Read More
Survey says...people are still on standby regarding wearable technology
News / Technology
Survey says...people are still on standby regarding wearable technology
By Nick Vivion | September 17, 2013
The interest in wearable technology continues to be very loud - but is it primarily manufactured... Read More
2025 and beyond: Visioning the future of the airport experience
News / Technology
2025 and beyond: Visioning the future of the airport experience
By Nick Vivion | September 16, 2013
The think tank arm of the Future Travel Experience has envisioned the airport experience of the... Read More
Safari-Tech - An in-depth look at travel technology in East Africa
News / Technology
Safari-Tech - An in-depth look at travel technology in East Africa
By Kevin May | August 31, 2013
If South Africa is home to the Cradle of Humankind, then the East Africa region can perhaps lay claim... Read More
Why Sabre's TripCase pivot may be strategic and lucrative in the long term
News / Technology
Why Sabre's TripCase pivot may be strategic and lucrative in the long term
By Sean O'Neil | August 2, 2013
TripCase used to be primarily a B2C play but Sabre wants to make it a B2B/B2C play. But can the app... Read More
(Sad) Sign of the times - parents take at least three gadgets on a trip just to keep the kids happy
News / Technology
(Sad) Sign of the times - parents take at least three gadgets on a trip just to keep the kids happy
By Kevin May | June 7, 2013
Remember the good ol' days when kids would build sandcastles on the beach for hours, explore the nooks... Read More
CWT brings virtual face to mobile service
News / Technology
CWT brings virtual face to mobile service
By Linda Fox | April 16, 2013
Carlson Wagonlit Travel plans customer trials this year of a mobile service fronted by an avatar... Read More
Concur continues spending spree, acquires ConTgo for location-based services
News / Technology
Concur continues spending spree, acquires ConTgo for location-based services
By Linda Fox | March 11, 2013
Concur has acquired mobile specialist ConTgo with terms of the deal undisclosed... Read More
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