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.

ITB Berlin 2015 - eTravelWorld
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ITB Berlin 2015 - eTravelWorld
By PhocusWire | February 17, 2015
Tnooz will be hosting a panel debate at ITB Berlin on Thursday 5 March 2015. The 60-minute roundtable... Read More
The modern technology world will drive your brain totally nuts
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The modern technology world will drive your brain totally nuts
By PhocusWire | February 17, 2015
In an era of email, text messages, Facebook and Twitter, we’re all required to do several things at... Read More
Uber unphased as China rivals create monopolistic merger
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Uber unphased as China rivals create monopolistic merger
By Martin Cowen | February 16, 2015
Uber will continue to "invest heavily" in China after the country's biggest taxi sharing apps Kuaidi... Read More
Startup pitch: Alice wants to answer your hotel stay needs
News / Technology
Startup pitch: Alice wants to answer your hotel stay needs
By Linda Fox | February 13, 2015
The idea for Alice service came to life through the frustration of not being able to connect with a... Read More
Worldmate platform chosen by JTB-CWT for push into Japan
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Worldmate platform chosen by JTB-CWT for push into Japan
By Martin Cowen | February 12, 2015
Worldmate has been named as the mobile trip-planning platform of choice for the JTB-CWT joint venture... Read More
Traveling? Visa may track your whereabouts, to OK your transactions
News / Technology
Traveling? Visa may track your whereabouts, to OK your transactions
By Sean O'Neil | February 12, 2015
The security measures that banks take to prevent fraudulent transactions can be too much of a good... Read More
Emerging markets continue to turn to technology to book travel
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Emerging markets continue to turn to technology to book travel
By Nick Vivion | February 12, 2015
While emerging markets are taking a bit of a beating as far as growth, the expectations on the travel... Read More
Digital detox - your devices are ruining your life
News / Technology
Digital detox - your devices are ruining your life
By PhocusWire | February 12, 2015
A political blogger spent so much time posting and Tweeting and staring at screens that he almost went... Read More
Don't give up on Google Glass in travel: Schiphol Airport launches year-long trial
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Don't give up on Google Glass in travel: Schiphol Airport launches year-long trial
By Nick Vivion | February 10, 2015
It was only two years ago that we were wondering if Google Glass was to be the next big thing in... Read More
Apple Pay takes to the JetBlue skies in first airline deal
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Apple Pay takes to the JetBlue skies in first airline deal
By Nick Vivion | February 10, 2015
In the first deal of its kind, JetBlue will soon begin accepting Apple Pay as a form of in-flight... Read More
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