Travel Industry Technology Trends

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the intersection of travel, tourism and hospitality with technology, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more.

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.

Chat apps taking off for large hotel chains
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Chat apps taking off for large hotel chains
By Linda Fox | December 2, 2015
Starwood Hotels has been using Whatsapp and other chat apps since earlier this year to enable guests... Read More
SITA acquires airport baggage IT provider Type22
News / Technology
SITA acquires airport baggage IT provider Type22
By Kevin May | December 2, 2015
Type22 has become part of the SITA family in a bid to improve the aviation IT company's presence... Read More
How video influences travel decisions
News / Technology
How video influences travel decisions
By Linda Fox | December 1, 2015
Google shared some interesting figures on travel and YouTube in November showing how consumers engage... Read More
Travelport takes majority share of Locomote, shuffles management pack
News / Technology
Travelport takes majority share of Locomote, shuffles management pack
By Sean O'Neil | December 1, 2015
Travelport has taken a 55% share of expense and travel management service Locomote. In August 2014 it... Read More
EasyJet integrates FlightRadar24, Quicket adds BookItNow, and more...
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EasyJet integrates FlightRadar24, Quicket adds BookItNow, and more...
By PhocusWire | November 30, 2015
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
Six ways mobile technology is shaping the business travel marketplace
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Six ways mobile technology is shaping the business travel marketplace
By Viewpoints | November 30, 2015
A quick look around any airport anywhere in the world leaves little doubt: mobile technologies have... Read More
Egencia takes consumer approach to highlight hotels
News / Technology
Egencia takes consumer approach to highlight hotels
By Linda Fox | November 30, 2015
Egencia has just ended a three-week social media campaign which saw it unveil three videos positioning... Read More
Biometrics and travel - technology for technology's sake?
News / Technology
Biometrics and travel - technology for technology's sake?
By Kevin May | November 30, 2015
One of the most significant changes in the so-called passenger experience in aviation in recent years... Read More
Hackathon in Bengaluru invites developers to code travel's future
News / Technology
Hackathon in Bengaluru invites developers to code travel's future
By PhocusWire | November 29, 2015
What's your BIG idea to improve travel? Can you and your developer friends dream it, code it and... Read More
Five travel startups with a little bit more in their chemistry set
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Five travel startups with a little bit more in their chemistry set
By Viewpoints | November 27, 2015
The Phocuswright Travel Innovation Summit has always been a great opportunity not only to evaluate... Read More
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