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.

Using mobile sensors to improve airport IQ
News / Technology
Using mobile sensors to improve airport IQ
By Marisa Garcia | June 14, 2017
Tracking passenger flow with mobile sensors can do more than help airports cut down queues, Blip... Read More
Expedia lets hotels highlight local landmarks and experiences
News / Technology
Expedia lets hotels highlight local landmarks and experiences
By Linda Fox | June 13, 2017
Expedia Partner Central is enabling hotels to create a list of local experiences and landmarks as part... Read More
Jaguar reveals $25 million Lyft stake
News / Technology
Jaguar reveals $25 million Lyft stake
By Martin Cowen | June 12, 2017
Jaguar Land Rover has invested $25 million in Lyft through its InMotionVentures investment arm. The... Read More
Hoteliers need to stop digital fragmentation
News / Technology
Hoteliers need to stop digital fragmentation
By Viewpoints | June 12, 2017
We operate in a multi-device, multi-channel and multi-touchpoint digital world, and the hotel planning... Read More
StartUp Pitch - LiveLocl on message with app-based content
News / Technology
StartUp Pitch - LiveLocl on message with app-based content
By Martin Cowen | June 12, 2017
LiveLocl is a guidebook, messaging and content app which helps hotels to give guests a memorable... Read More
Open Destinations in deal to buy mobile itinerary app Tineri
News / Technology
Open Destinations in deal to buy mobile itinerary app Tineri
By Kevin May | June 12, 2017
Travel tech provider Open Destinations has acquired tour operator itinerary mobile application Tineri.... Read More
Indian tours app Guiddoo raises $300,000
News / Technology
Indian tours app Guiddoo raises $300,000
By Martin Cowen | June 9, 2017
Indian tours and activities app Guiddoo has raised $300,000 in pre-Series A funding. The business was... Read More
In-house tech drives new features and growth plans for Traveloka
News / Technology
In-house tech drives new features and growth plans for Traveloka
By Martin Cowen | June 7, 2017
Indonesia-based OTA Traveloka has launched a proprietary flight-plus-hotel booking engine as it... Read More
Three data signals travel marketers need to examine
News / Technology
Three data signals travel marketers need to examine
By Viewpoints | June 6, 2017
Digital ad dollars and travel statistics aside, the travel industry could be doing a lot more to... Read More
The end is nigh at the App Store for 32-bit mobile apps
News / Technology
The end is nigh at the App Store for 32-bit mobile apps
By Michele McDonald | June 5, 2017
Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference, which opened June 5, could sound the death knell for nearly... Read More
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