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.

Epiclist calls time after about 1000 days of app life
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Epiclist calls time after about 1000 days of app life
By Linda Fox | December 23, 2014
Travel inspiration app Epiclist says it plans to close down its service and remove it from the servers... Read More
Targeting Marriott, Hyatt to set wifi free worldwide
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Targeting Marriott, Hyatt to set wifi free worldwide
By Sean O'Neil | December 22, 2014
Hyatt will offer free unlimited wireless internet at its properties worldwide starting in February.... Read More
Inbox by Gmail encroaches on travel brands' turf
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Inbox by Gmail encroaches on travel brands' turf
By Sean O'Neil | December 22, 2014
Google wants to make email easier to use on mobile devices, as is clear from Inbox--an interface for... Read More
Pivotal moments in 2014 - when Hilton embraced mobile
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Pivotal moments in 2014 - when Hilton embraced mobile
By Sean O'Neil | December 22, 2014
Looking wistfully back at 2014, I’d say a pivotal moment in travel technology came when Hilton... Read More
Reshaping online travel - hurdles and opportunities
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Reshaping online travel - hurdles and opportunities
By Sean Arena | December 22, 2014
Over the past few years, I’ve read numerous articles from various industry pundits lamenting the lack... Read More
Tech trend for 2015 and beyond: The hotel room as a computer
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Tech trend for 2015 and beyond: The hotel room as a computer
By Viewpoints | December 22, 2014
I don’t have to tell you because you already know: competition in the travel industry is high and... Read More
Brussels Airlines digital Loft, Sabre Red app downloads, Lagisatu debuts apps for Muslim travellers, and more...
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Brussels Airlines digital Loft, Sabre Red app downloads, Lagisatu debuts apps for Muslim travellers, and more...
By PhocusWire | December 19, 2014
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
The Stayful hotel app: No trend left behind
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The Stayful hotel app: No trend left behind
By Sean O'Neil | December 18, 2014
Forget those year-in-review articles that list the hottest trends in design, marketing, and business... Read More
How brands can connect with modern mobile travelers [INFOGRAPHIC]
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How brands can connect with modern mobile travelers [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | December 18, 2014
What kind of travel content are mobile travelers looking for when they use their devices? Or, from a... Read More
Travelers have growing expectations of the airport experience
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Travelers have growing expectations of the airport experience
By Nick Vivion | December 18, 2014
Travelers have growing expectations from airports, says the latest FlightView Connected Airport... Read More
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