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.

IATA chief: Find alternative to electronics ban now
News / Technology
IATA chief: Find alternative to electronics ban now
By Michele McDonald | March 28, 2017
IATA sent out an urgent call to governments to come up with alternatives to the US and UK’s bans on... Read More
Facebook and its new battle for the attention of travelers in a destination
News / Technology
Facebook and its new battle for the attention of travelers in a destination
By Nick Vivion | March 27, 2017
There’s never really been a forceful value proposition for a social network for travelers - Facebook’s... Read More
Concur explores virtual reality for the corporate travel market
News / Technology
Concur explores virtual reality for the corporate travel market
By Linda Fox | March 27, 2017
Concur Labs, the innovation arm of the travel and expense management tech company, has been exploring... Read More
Autonomous vehicles, mapping and multi-modal transport were key themes for travel at CeBIT
News / Technology
Autonomous vehicles, mapping and multi-modal transport were key themes for travel at CeBIT
By Marisa Garcia | March 24, 2017
Mobility was on display at the CeBIT technology Expo in Hannover with new vehicles, mapping solutions... Read More
Millennials are the future for Airbnb China
News / Technology
Millennials are the future for Airbnb China
By Martin Cowen | March 22, 2017
After a few years of taking baby steps in China, Airbnb has now taken a foothold with a dedicated... Read More
HotelTonight turns to investors again after three years, raises $37 million
News / Technology
HotelTonight turns to investors again after three years, raises $37 million
By Kevin May | March 22, 2017
Hotel booking application HotelTonight has secured a $37 million funding round - it's first big... Read More
How airlines can find an innovation mindset
News / Technology
How airlines can find an innovation mindset
By Viewpoints | March 22, 2017
We live in an age of technological acceleration where new ideas, new channels and disruptive... Read More
Skyscanner's take on the future of distribution
News / Technology
Skyscanner's take on the future of distribution
By Martin Cowen | March 22, 2017
Skyscanner believes that the lines between direct and indirect distribution are blurring and is... Read More
Biometrics, blockchain and future transport - key takeaways for travel from SXSW
News / Technology
Biometrics, blockchain and future transport - key takeaways for travel from SXSW
By Nick Vivion | March 21, 2017
EThis year’s SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, was far more muted than recent years. The annual tech,... Read More
UK follows US ban on electronic devices on some flights
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UK follows US ban on electronic devices on some flights
By Michele McDonald | March 21, 2017
The UK government says mobile phones, laptops and tablet devices over a certain size will not be... Read More
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