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.

Dear 2015, seven wishes for the coming year from hotels
News / Technology
Dear 2015, seven wishes for the coming year from hotels
By Pamela Whitby | October 1, 2014
If you work in hospitality you will know that in this fragmented, complicated business things are... Read More
LastRoom's pivot: 5 travel startup truths learned the hard way
News / Technology
LastRoom's pivot: 5 travel startup truths learned the hard way
By Viewpoints | September 30, 2014
Mexico City-based LastRoom.com recently pivoted from courting leisure travelers as the "Latin American... Read More
CWT mobile bookings, HolidayIQ revamps, Clink Hostels, Edinburgh Airport Glass, and more...
News / Technology
CWT mobile bookings, HolidayIQ revamps, Clink Hostels, Edinburgh Airport Glass, and more...
By PhocusWire | September 30, 2014
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
On the ground and up in the air, demand for mobile services rising
News / Technology
On the ground and up in the air, demand for mobile services rising
By Linda Fox | September 29, 2014
Air passengers want to use their devices at every point of the journey, including during the flight,... Read More
Q&A with HotelTonight's CEO on its shift to same-week booking
News / Technology
Q&A with HotelTonight's CEO on its shift to same-week booking
By Sean O'Neil | September 26, 2014
HotelTonight officially announced today its switch from a same-day booking model to a same-week one,... Read More
Lodgeo raises £2m for next gen hotel metasearch
News / Technology
Lodgeo raises £2m for next gen hotel metasearch
By Linda Fox | September 26, 2014
Hotel comparison application Lodgeo has raised £2 million from Javest Investment Fund and a number of... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO - Cutting-edge revenue strategies for hotels
Webinars / Technology
WEBINAR VIDEO - Cutting-edge revenue strategies for hotels
By PhocusWire | September 25, 2014
Breakthrough technologies are removing the costly inefficiencies of traditional revenue management for... Read More
HotelTonight to switch from pure same-day booking model
News / Technology
HotelTonight to switch from pure same-day booking model
By Sean O'Neil | September 24, 2014
Travel technology company HotelTonight is moving away from its signature same-day booking model to a... Read More
TLearn WEBINAR VIDEO - Delighting with personalization
Webinars / Technology
TLearn WEBINAR VIDEO - Delighting with personalization
By PhocusWire | September 23, 2014
In this Tnooz-Boxever FREE TLearn webcast, you will learn about five ways you can use personalization... Read More
Has Apple lost the global smartphone war to Google?
News / Technology
Has Apple lost the global smartphone war to Google?
By PhocusWire | September 23, 2014
DEVICES: Apple is an extraordinary company. It woke up the music distribution industry. It created a... Read More
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