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.

Hackathon in Hamburg to offer IATA's next-gen APIs for air travel
News / Technology
Hackathon in Hamburg to offer IATA's next-gen APIs for air travel
By Sean O'Neil | October 8, 2015
Tnooz brings its THack roadshow to Hamburg, Germany, our third continent for a hackathon in as many... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO: Get up to speed on programmatic advertising
Webinars / Technology
WEBINAR VIDEO: Get up to speed on programmatic advertising
By PhocusWire | October 6, 2015
Programmatic advertising is one of the fastest growing digital marketing channels today, with Magna... Read More
Interview: Wu on Alitrip, Alibaba's travel site, and Chinese outbound travel
Interview / Technology
Interview: Wu on Alitrip, Alibaba's travel site, and Chinese outbound travel
By Sean O'Neil | October 6, 2015
It was a year ago this month that Alibaba, a giant Chinese e-commerce company, rebranded its travel... Read More
Yo ho ho hotels, is your website ready for Christmas?
News / Technology
Yo ho ho hotels, is your website ready for Christmas?
By Viewpoints | October 6, 2015
Like it or not, the cards and gift wrap are already in the shops. Christmas is coming and, like... Read More
Transforming the customer experience – ideas for the travel industry from outside the travel industry
News / Technology
Transforming the customer experience – ideas for the travel industry from outside the travel industry
By Viewpoints | October 5, 2015
It is an open secret that players across the travel industry are looking to emulate the leaders of... Read More
Travel+SocialGood Academy Day New York City
Webinars / Technology
Travel+SocialGood Academy Day New York City
By Sean O'Neil | October 4, 2015
Here at Tnooz, we're always celebrating the evolution of the travel trade. With that in mind, we're... Read More
Hello to Hello New World - jaw-dropping destination video
News / Technology
Hello to Hello New World - jaw-dropping destination video
By Kevin May | October 2, 2015
Some Friday coffee/wine break fodder - some clever people with cameras and drones have created Hello... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO: Maximize your bottom line with an optimal payments strategy
Webinars / Technology
WEBINAR VIDEO: Maximize your bottom line with an optimal payments strategy
By PhocusWire | October 2, 2015
Are international payments an ongoing challenge for your company? Are you looking for savings in... Read More
Why do people delete mobile apps?
News / Technology
Why do people delete mobile apps?
By Kevin May | October 2, 2015
There are many other sectors that the travel industry can learn from when it comes to ecommerce and... Read More
Should second-screening be your first priority?
News / Technology
Should second-screening be your first priority?
By Viewpoints | October 1, 2015
With UK adults spending twice as much time on their digital devices than watching TV, many brands have... Read More
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