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.

Instant versus personalized - the next travel search dilemma
News / Technology
Instant versus personalized - the next travel search dilemma
By Viewpoints | February 10, 2015
When it comes to online travel, we see a constant evolution in technology. This is fuelled mostly by... Read More
How virtual reality is reshaping marketing for hotels and destinations
News / Technology
How virtual reality is reshaping marketing for hotels and destinations
By Nick Vivion | February 9, 2015
Virtual reality has been a long-time coming, with early VR technologies being demonstrated back in the... Read More
How to determine the probability of your plane falling from the sky
News / Technology
How to determine the probability of your plane falling from the sky
By Nick Vivion | February 9, 2015
It's been a grisly 12-month period for the airline industry — from the two Malaysia Airlines accidents... Read More
Will PodShare be the next big hostel/hotel brand?
News / Technology
Will PodShare be the next big hostel/hotel brand?
By Nick Vivion | February 6, 2015
Clearly the only constant in hospitality is that the sands are always shifting. New concepts emerge,... Read More
Bravofly Rumbo acquires Map2app, Liftshare drives app, Frankfurt Airport de-stresses, and more...
News / Technology
Bravofly Rumbo acquires Map2app, Liftshare drives app, Frankfurt Airport de-stresses, and more...
By PhocusWire | February 6, 2015
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
Move over Watson: Phil is here to field our travel questions
News / Technology
Move over Watson: Phil is here to field our travel questions
By Nick Vivion | February 6, 2015
At first, this seemed a bit like a joke: a cloned chat agent named Phil the Voyager is ready to help... Read More
Uber to offer panic buttons in bid to improve emergency response
News / Technology
Uber to offer panic buttons in bid to improve emergency response
By Nick Vivion | February 5, 2015
In response to last year's reported rape of a passenger in India, Uber will offer a panic button... Read More
Best Western opens doors to hotel of the future
News / Technology
Best Western opens doors to hotel of the future
By Linda Fox | February 5, 2015
Forgotten your shoes while on a business trip? No bother, you can create a pair, or perhaps some other... Read More
Move over Google: Apple testing its own driverless car?
News / Technology
Move over Google: Apple testing its own driverless car?
By Nick Vivion | February 4, 2015
Vans registered to Apple have been roving the streets of San Francisco and Brooklyn, auspiciously... Read More
What are the implications of true Open Internet for the travel industry?
News / Technology
What are the implications of true Open Internet for the travel industry?
By Nick Vivion | February 4, 2015
Today marks a watershed moment in the fight for Net Neutrality in the United States, as the governing... Read More
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