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.

Yelp claims 1.5 million transactions to date — will adding activities accelerate that number?
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Yelp claims 1.5 million transactions to date — will adding activities accelerate that number?
By Nick Vivion | March 27, 2015
Yelp is continuing its push to expand beyond its core restaurant review service and into a fully... Read More
Why the Apple Watch will enable personalised travel
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Why the Apple Watch will enable personalised travel
By Viewpoints | March 27, 2015
Apple’s multi-device platform has enabled its strong position in the smartphone market, and we can... Read More
Ryanair eyes Amazon for inspiration ahead of new website
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Ryanair eyes Amazon for inspiration ahead of new website
By Kevin May | March 27, 2015
Ryanair claims its new website later this year will be nothing like a traditional airline's digital... Read More
If TripAdvisor is a gateway to other travel apps, will its strategy fall flat?
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If TripAdvisor is a gateway to other travel apps, will its strategy fall flat?
By Nick Vivion | March 26, 2015
A recent survey of mobile users found that those with the TripAdvisor app downloaded to their phones... Read More
Finnair makes multi-million wifi investment, APH creates BYOD guide, Estonian Air enables wifi, and more...
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Finnair makes multi-million wifi investment, APH creates BYOD guide, Estonian Air enables wifi, and more...
By PhocusWire | March 26, 2015
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
Private jet startup Victor jumps the pond with $8 million
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Private jet startup Victor jumps the pond with $8 million
By Nick Vivion | March 26, 2015
UPDATE: Blackjet has reached out to state that it is, in fact, not radio silent with recent coverage... Read More
New Apple Maps streaming patent could prove useful in travel
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New Apple Maps streaming patent could prove useful in travel
By Nick Vivion | March 24, 2015
Apple received a patent that could provide some new ways of streaming location and mapping to... Read More
The What, Where and Who of marketing to millennials
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The What, Where and Who of marketing to millennials
By PhocusWire | March 24, 2015
You often read articles that say 'Millennials are lazy' and want stuff for nothing, but that they are... Read More
Uber looks local to boost India expansion
News / Technology
Uber looks local to boost India expansion
By Linda Fox | March 23, 2015
Uber has formed a 'strategic partnership' with India's Times Internet to help grow its presence in the... Read More
TLearn WEBINAR VIDEO - Using data to transform your travel agency
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TLearn WEBINAR VIDEO - Using data to transform your travel agency
By PhocusWire | March 19, 2015
Every travel agency generates data – the best ones use it. In this FREE Tnooz-Agentivity TLearn... Read More
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