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.

THack Dublin 2015
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THack Dublin 2015
By PhocusWire | April 15, 2015
Developers in the Republic of Ireland are getting their first chance to participate in an open travel... Read More
Zomato sows $50 million, buys restaurant POS company Maple
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Zomato sows $50 million, buys restaurant POS company Maple
By Nick Vivion | April 14, 2015
The Indian restaurant reservation and technology company Zomato has moved into its Series F with $50... Read More
Another POS breach at White Lodging — will EMV save the day?
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Another POS breach at White Lodging — will EMV save the day?
April 13, 2015
White Lodging has been hit by another POS breach which has affected travelers who made purchases at... Read More
Make room for mobile-friendly hotel review platforms
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Make room for mobile-friendly hotel review platforms
By Margaret Ady | April 13, 2015
The November 2014 World Travel Market Global Trends report projects that mobile bookings will account... Read More
HDR makes panoramic images of hotels pop, says TripAdvisor's Oyster
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HDR makes panoramic images of hotels pop, says TripAdvisor's Oyster
By Sean O'Neil | April 10, 2015
Oyster, the hotel reviews brand, says that HDR, or high-dynamic-range imaging, is the secret to... Read More
Startup pitch: Roomlia, the hotel booking app, has a loyalty rewards twist
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Startup pitch: Roomlia, the hotel booking app, has a loyalty rewards twist
By Sean O'Neil | April 8, 2015
The competition for mobile-first, hotel booking apps has been heating up, with mobile set to account... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO - Modernize your payment process, win the connected customer
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WEBINAR VIDEO - Modernize your payment process, win the connected customer
By PhocusWire | April 8, 2015
Travelers continue to become more educated and tech savvy, and increasingly they want diverse, complex... Read More
Unlocking the mobile mind set in the travel industry
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Unlocking the mobile mind set in the travel industry
By Viewpoints | April 8, 2015
If you’re not mobilizing your travel brand for mobile customers, you’re sending business to... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO - How to use technology to say goodbye to travel check-in queues
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WEBINAR VIDEO - How to use technology to say goodbye to travel check-in queues
By Kevin May | April 7, 2015
Airline and hotel check-ins and check-outs have undergone a massive shift. From kiosks to online to... Read More
The best day to promote your travel app is...
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The best day to promote your travel app is...
By Nick Vivion | April 7, 2015
Sensor Tower has crunched the data to find the best time for mobile engagement across all iOS... Read More
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