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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.

Tablets replacing paper menus in restaurants – a long-term trend or too problematic?
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Tablets replacing paper menus in restaurants – a long-term trend or too problematic?
By Karthick Prabu | February 20, 2013
Traditionally, restaurants had their menus in paper/booklet form. In the early mobile revolution from... Read More
$50k bounty in latest round the world travel blogging competition
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$50k bounty in latest round the world travel blogging competition
By Linda Fox | January 28, 2013
Online travel guide My Destination is taking the go big or go home approach with its competition... Read More
Why is there no HotelTonight for airline tickets?
News / Technology
Why is there no HotelTonight for airline tickets?
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | December 21, 2012
Answering a reader question with some in-depth analysis.... Read More
5 mobile trends shaping how travel companies can reach consumers
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5 mobile trends shaping how travel companies can reach consumers
By Sean O'Neil | October 31, 2012
When it comes to tablet devices, it’s the middle age ranges that show highest take-up. That, and other... Read More
WorldMate mobile trip manager sells to Carlson Wagonlit
News / Technology
WorldMate mobile trip manager sells to Carlson Wagonlit
By Kevin May | October 31, 2012
Big move in the world of trip planning and travel management with business travel system provider... Read More
Google Now pushes itinerary and travel notifications, and Google Translate translates text in photos
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Google Now pushes itinerary and travel notifications, and Google Translate translates text in photos
By Sean O'Neil | August 14, 2012
Google recently released upgrades for two of its free products -- Google Translate and Google Now --... Read More
KDS heralds killer application for business travel
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KDS heralds killer application for business travel
By Linda Fox | May 16, 2012
Corporate travel and expense management specialist KDS has hopes of 'mass adoption' for its latest... Read More
GuidePal raises $800,000, dismisses competitors as not waking up and smelling the coffee
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GuidePal raises $800,000, dismisses competitors as not waking up and smelling the coffee
By Kevin May | March 28, 2012
Mobile destination guide provider GuidePal has raised $800,000 in a bid to speed up expansion of its... Read More
What Else? Dohop-OAG, Travelocity mobile, New Mind-Acorn, iBahn free wifi, Wego Indonesia
News / Technology
What Else? Dohop-OAG, Travelocity mobile, New Mind-Acorn, iBahn free wifi, Wego Indonesia
By PhocusWire | March 15, 2012
Dohop schedule deal with OAG, Travelocity creates mobile services for partners, New Mind tags Acorn... Read More
Touristlink brings lead-generation and social media into experiences booking platform
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Touristlink brings lead-generation and social media into experiences booking platform
By Stephen Joyce | January 6, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based Touristlink, a web and mobile service giving... Read More
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