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.

Priceline preps OpenTable and B2B hotel IT
News / Technology
Priceline preps OpenTable and B2B hotel IT
By Martin Cowen | May 7, 2015
Priceline Group's CEO Darren Huston has outlined three areas of focus for the business at the same... Read More
Ryanair: In 2014, we got our shit together - we caught up
News / Technology
Ryanair: In 2014, we got our shit together - we caught up
By Pamela Whitby | May 7, 2015
Yes, Ireland’s notorious low-cost carrier wants to be the Amazon of the retail world and has learnt... Read More
TravelBird flies high with big Euro 16.5 million raise to fuel growth
News / Technology
TravelBird flies high with big Euro 16.5 million raise to fuel growth
By Linda Fox | May 6, 2015
TravelBird, an online deals specialist has raised Euro 16.5 million via Global Founders Capital, a... Read More
Pricing-only approach to revenue management: Are you leaving money on the table?
News / Technology
Pricing-only approach to revenue management: Are you leaving money on the table?
By Viewpoints | May 6, 2015
The latest thinking is that in the current multichannel price-transparent world revenue management... Read More
JetBlue offers some virtual help at the airport via Crewbot
News / Technology
JetBlue offers some virtual help at the airport via Crewbot
By Linda Fox | May 6, 2015
JetBlue has been dreaming up ways to make staffing at airports more efficient while also helping... Read More
Five tips to make sure that customers transact with your travel app
News / Technology
Five tips to make sure that customers transact with your travel app
By Viewpoints | May 5, 2015
The challenge with mobile commerce apps is that they need to engage your customers positively while... Read More
Yatra adopts mobile-first approach
News / Technology
Yatra adopts mobile-first approach
By Martin Cowen | May 3, 2015
Indian OTA yatra.com is now a mobile-first business, with its focus firmly on bringing a wide range of... Read More
Lonely Planet links up latest guidebook with companion app in multimedia play
News / Technology
Lonely Planet links up latest guidebook with companion app in multimedia play
By Nick Vivion | April 30, 2015
There hasn't been much news out of Lonely Planet since being acquired in 2013. Recently, however, the... Read More
DataArt Question Time 2015 - Travel and the Internet of Things
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DataArt Question Time 2015 - Travel and the Internet of Things
By PhocusWire | April 30, 2015
The annual DataArt Question Time event returns to the Soho Hotel in London on Wednesday 3 June 2015.... Read More
CarTrawler drives off with Cabforce acquisition
News / Technology
CarTrawler drives off with Cabforce acquisition
By Linda Fox | April 30, 2015
Car rental distribution platform CarTrawler is acquiring Cabforce with terms of the deal undisclosed.... Read More
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