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.

Grasp the Google search change as a chance to clean up your mobile act
News / Technology
Grasp the Google search change as a chance to clean up your mobile act
By Viewpoints | April 30, 2015
Google's latest update is no cause for alarm but rather an opportunity to get your mobile strategy in... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO - Customer first: Putting the hotel guest at the center of your payment strategy
Webinars / Technology
WEBINAR VIDEO - Customer first: Putting the hotel guest at the center of your payment strategy
By PhocusWire | April 30, 2015
As hotels encourage increased pre-payment in reservations, the industry faces the challenge and... Read More
Cleartrip commits to mobile web with relaunch
News / Technology
Cleartrip commits to mobile web with relaunch
By Martin Cowen | April 29, 2015
Indian OTA Cleartrip has released its regular quarterly recap, with the October-December 14 period... Read More
TLearn WEBINAR VIDEO - Five steps toward predictive marketing
Webinars / Technology
TLearn WEBINAR VIDEO - Five steps toward predictive marketing
By PhocusWire | April 29, 2015
Predictive marketing is the holy grail for marketers who want to communicate on a truly 1-to-1 basis... Read More
American Airlines grounds planes after iPad app fault
News / Technology
American Airlines grounds planes after iPad app fault
By Kevin May | April 29, 2015
Disruption for passengers and smugness to those who queried the idea, when some pilots on American... Read More
Top hospitality technology trends to follow in 2015
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Top hospitality technology trends to follow in 2015
By Viewpoints | April 29, 2015
You need more than a crystal ball to predict the direction hospitality technology is going. NB: This... Read More
Roadmap wants to bring mobile context to road warriors
News / Technology
Roadmap wants to bring mobile context to road warriors
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2015
Roadmap, a new business-to-business itinerary management mobile application, is preparing for release... Read More
GetTaxi rebrands worldwide, Getts into new verticals as a mobile marketplace
News / Technology
GetTaxi rebrands worldwide, Getts into new verticals as a mobile marketplace
By Nick Vivion | April 28, 2015
The company formerly known as GetTaxi has rolled out its rebrand globally, going with Gett in the 32... Read More
Time for a quick glance at who has wound up on Apple Watch
News / Technology
Time for a quick glance at who has wound up on Apple Watch
By Linda Fox | April 28, 2015
As Apple Watch fever takes hold, this is a roundup of news and announcements dedicated to applications... Read More
Headout raises seed round for US cities expansion
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Headout raises seed round for US cities expansion
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2015
Headout, a mobile application for tours and activities, has raised $1.8 million in seed funding to... Read More
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