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.

Business travel wifi pain, Traveldoo enhances app, Jovago goes mobile, and more...
News / Technology
Business travel wifi pain, Traveldoo enhances app, Jovago goes mobile, and more...
By PhocusWire | September 30, 2015
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
On Thursday, credit card fraud gets costlier for US companies
News / Technology
On Thursday, credit card fraud gets costlier for US companies
By Sean O'Neil | September 29, 2015
A recent security breach at Hilton Hotels may have compromised some of its guests' credit card data,... Read More
Innovation powers travel - China THackers ask us to JoinIn
News / Technology
Innovation powers travel - China THackers ask us to JoinIn
By Viewpoints | September 29, 2015
Despite global anxieties around its slowing economy, China continues to thrive. NB: This is a... Read More
Replicating online user experience when the passenger is on-board
News / Technology
Replicating online user experience when the passenger is on-board
By Kevin May | September 28, 2015
Airlines are in a wonderful position - they have a captive audience from anything between one and 12... Read More
Skioo raises $1.5 million from Norwegian ski champion
News / Technology
Skioo raises $1.5 million from Norwegian ski champion
By Kevin May | September 28, 2015
Aksel Lund Svindal, an Olympic gold medal winning skier from Norway, has invested $1.5 million in... Read More
Cross-device shopping in travel - the mobile reality
News / Technology
Cross-device shopping in travel - the mobile reality
By Kevin May | September 28, 2015
Really good report released by Criteo this week that outlines the role of mobile at the beginning and... Read More
Startup pitch: Flio, a global airport app, is Uhrenbacher's return bid for more glory
News / Technology
Startup pitch: Flio, a global airport app, is Uhrenbacher's return bid for more glory
By Sean O'Neil | September 27, 2015
Flio aims to become the first global airport app, aggregating airport information and giving... Read More
What a hotel's guest is expecting could happen by 2030 [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
What a hotel's guest is expecting could happen by 2030 [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | September 25, 2015
Marriott Rewards and US banking giant Chase surveyed travellers earlier this year to find out what... Read More
Phoenix from the ash cloud (or how KLM formulated its social media strategy)
News / Technology
Phoenix from the ash cloud (or how KLM formulated its social media strategy)
By Linda Fox | September 25, 2015
Think about airlines on social media and KLM usually comes top of mind for its tweets (not always... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO: Why hotel direct bookers make better lovers
Webinars / Technology
WEBINAR VIDEO: Why hotel direct bookers make better lovers
By PhocusWire | September 24, 2015
They say there's no distinction between bookers. Not so. Watch the video replay of this webinar... Read More
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