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.

Move over SoLoMo! It's the year of the mocal traveler
News / Technology
Move over SoLoMo! It's the year of the mocal traveler
By Nick Vivion | August 26, 2014
Many pixels have been spilled over the rise of SoLoMo - social/location/mobile - so it's about time... Read More
A quick location-based hack to locate friends and colleagues worldwide
News / Technology
A quick location-based hack to locate friends and colleagues worldwide
By Nick Vivion | August 25, 2014
As Facebook has grown in scope, determining where in the world a friend or colleague is has become... Read More
Virtual tours now real-time with Georama's unique live tours
News / Technology
Virtual tours now real-time with Georama's unique live tours
By Nick Vivion | August 25, 2014
Travel startup Georama has created a new product, a live video setup contained within a backpack that... Read More
Qunar grabs over a third of revenue via mobile channels
News / Technology
Qunar grabs over a third of revenue via mobile channels
By Karthick Prabu | August 24, 2014
Qunar has reported its mobile revenue at $22.9 million for the second quarter of 2014, an increase of... Read More
As digital media now primarily consumed on mobile, brands must keep up
News / Technology
As digital media now primarily consumed on mobile, brands must keep up
By Nick Vivion | August 22, 2014
comScore has released its latest report looking at the digital media consumption habits of American... Read More
Big five trends on how the world is being transformed
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Big five trends on how the world is being transformed
By PhocusWire | August 22, 2014
FUTURE TECHNOLOGY: Lots of individuals and companies make predictions about the future. It often earns... Read More
Baidu search ties up with Yongche to launch corporate car hire service
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Baidu search ties up with Yongche to launch corporate car hire service
By Karthick Prabu | August 22, 2014
Chinese search engine giant Baidu is dipping to toes into the corporate taxi hailing business by... Read More
TripIt gets Tales & Tours, Saudia selects MTT for mobile apps, and more...
News / Technology
TripIt gets Tales & Tours, Saudia selects MTT for mobile apps, and more...
By PhocusWire | August 22, 2014
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
One in eight bookings at smaller hotels are made on mobile devices
News / Technology
One in eight bookings at smaller hotels are made on mobile devices
By Viewpoints | August 21, 2014
The massive shift from desktop to mobile and tablet devices continues its rigorous pace, and the... Read More
PressPlay raises $500k in novel bid for on-seat entertainment
News / Technology
PressPlay raises $500k in novel bid for on-seat entertainment
By Nick Vivion | August 20, 2014
New Delhi-based PressPlay Entertainment has raised a $500k angel round to expand its novel approach to... Read More
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