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.

GuidePal brings city guides and augmented reality to mobiles
News / Technology
GuidePal brings city guides and augmented reality to mobiles
By Kevin May | October 27, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Sweden-based GuidePal, a mobile app-based travel guide... Read More
Heathrow Airport starts driverless transit service
News / Technology
Heathrow Airport starts driverless transit service
By Linda Fox | October 6, 2011
Heathrow Airport is taking passenger transit to the next level with the full release of its driverless... Read More
Hello augmented reality city
By Kevin May | August 12, 2011
One of the fascinating things about the work produced by European augmented reality developer Metaio... Read More
Behold the QR code hotel
News / Technology
Behold the QR code hotel
By Kevin May | March 19, 2011
This might be an 1 April-type story - but it isn't April Fool's Day and this is a story about Dubai,... Read More
Apps, mobile web or both for travel companies?
News / Technology
Apps, mobile web or both for travel companies?
By Martin Collings | February 17, 2011
There is no doubt that mobile apps in general have been a huge success over the past few years: last... Read More
Bing Travel debuts in Bing iPhone app
News / Technology
Bing Travel debuts in Bing iPhone app
By Dennis Schaal | September 27, 2010
Microsoft released a new version of its Bing app for the iPhone and iPod touch and it incorporates... Read More
Qantas overhauls passenger check-in and luggage system with RFID technology
News / Technology
Qantas overhauls passenger check-in and luggage system with RFID technology
By Kevin May | July 20, 2010
Australia-based long haul airline Qantas has released details of a new project to automate check-in,... Read More
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