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.

Apple quietly releases best travel feature yet, the Apple SIM
News / Technology
Apple quietly releases best travel feature yet, the Apple SIM
By Nick Vivion | October 17, 2014
In this week's announcement, Apple released new versions of its popular-yet-struggling iPad lineup.... Read More
The how, why and where of people using devices for voice search
News / Technology
The how, why and where of people using devices for voice search
By PhocusWire | October 17, 2014
DEVICES: Voice technology is getting interesting. Travel and expense management companies are already... Read More
Watch out, Bangalore - THack is coming back!
News / Technology
Watch out, Bangalore - THack is coming back!
By Kevin May | October 16, 2014
THack is returning to Bangalore... Get ready to code away for the chance to win your share of... Read More
Marketing watch: TripAdvisor users contribute new video advertising for cash prize
News / Technology
Marketing watch: TripAdvisor users contribute new video advertising for cash prize
By Nick Vivion | October 16, 2014
UPDATE: TripAdvisor reached out to Tnooz to share that the company actually boosted the winnings from... Read More
Hertz rolls out companion app to facilitate pre-rental trip planning
News / Technology
Hertz rolls out companion app to facilitate pre-rental trip planning
By Nick Vivion | October 15, 2014
Rather than concede to the pervasive mobile mapping app, Hertz has created a companion mobile app... Read More
Forget the toothbrush, it's the mobile Brits can't leave home without [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
Forget the toothbrush, it's the mobile Brits can't leave home without [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2014
Research released by Expedia and its business travel arm Egencia shows more than three-quarters of... Read More
Hotel brands seeing success driving bookings via mobile apps in China
News / Technology
Hotel brands seeing success driving bookings via mobile apps in China
By Nick Vivion | October 13, 2014
China has long been a lucrative hotel market, and has recently been heating up further as more hotel... Read More
Humanity.tv launches iPad magazine loaded with curated travel films
News / Technology
Humanity.tv launches iPad magazine loaded with curated travel films
By Nick Vivion | October 13, 2014
A new product is coming out of travel startup Humanity.tv, a namesake iPad app to expand the emerging... Read More
Internet of Things-driven airports must be helpful, not creepy
News / Technology
Internet of Things-driven airports must be helpful, not creepy
By Kevin May | October 13, 2014
Airports are doing their best to improve the departure and arrival experience, as we all know. In... Read More
Virgin Hotels promises uninhibited wifi for Chicago launch [VIDEO]
News / Technology
Virgin Hotels promises uninhibited wifi for Chicago launch [VIDEO]
By Linda Fox | October 10, 2014
In typical Virgin style, the company is teasing the launch of Virgin Hotels, its latest business... Read More
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