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.

HotelTonight tests a concierge messaging service
News / Technology
HotelTonight tests a concierge messaging service
By Sean O'Neil | February 25, 2015
Mobile on-demand travel startup HotelTonight has been doing limited tests of a concierge service. A... Read More
Startup pitch: Hitlist is first step to new way to distribute travel
News / Technology
Startup pitch: Hitlist is first step to new way to distribute travel
By Linda Fox | February 24, 2015
You could say that Hitlist was conceived out of curiosity over how travel distribution works as well... Read More
Wearables enter the personalization fray in travel
News / Technology
Wearables enter the personalization fray in travel
By Viewpoints | February 23, 2015
As airlines look at multiple sources for data to create personalized offers, intelligence from smart... Read More
Trip38 wants to go global with first funding success
News / Technology
Trip38 wants to go global with first funding success
By Martin Cowen | February 23, 2015
Trip38 is the latest Bangalore-based travel tech start-up to pick up funding, with the travel... Read More
Ich bin ein Berliner - THack brings travel hackathon roadshow to Germany
News / Technology
Ich bin ein Berliner - THack brings travel hackathon roadshow to Germany
By Kevin May | February 20, 2015
Do you have an idea for a digital innovation in travel? Can you code a working mobile or web... Read More
Are Airbnb's user reviews to be trusted?
News / Technology
Are Airbnb's user reviews to be trusted?
By Nick Vivion | February 20, 2015
It appears that Airbnb users themselves have bought into the kumbaya, golden halo narrative that has... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO - Transforming the day-of-travel experience with mobile services
Webinars / Technology
WEBINAR VIDEO - Transforming the day-of-travel experience with mobile services
By PhocusWire | February 20, 2015
What are pain points that travellers experience on their day of travel? How can intelligent mobile... Read More
Why the future of tour operating could rest with the smartphone
News / Technology
Why the future of tour operating could rest with the smartphone
By Kevin May | February 19, 2015
The tour operator industry has faced a number of challenges over the past five years. NB: This is an... Read More
Breathometer ties in Uber and last-minute hotel stays for drunks
News / Technology
Breathometer ties in Uber and last-minute hotel stays for drunks
By Nick Vivion | February 19, 2015
Breathometer is a connected device that calculates blood alcohol content from a small round... Read More
A suitable time-lapse video for a city where everything is over the top [VIDEO]
News / Technology
A suitable time-lapse video for a city where everything is over the top [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | February 17, 2015
Dubai, a city which prides itself on being one of the most extravagant on the planet. Step forward Rob... Read More
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