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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.

Groupon splits with Expedia, launches Getaway Tonight [UPDATED]
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Groupon splits with Expedia, launches Getaway Tonight [UPDATED]
By Nick Vivion | July 11, 2014
UPDATE: Groupon has reached out to clarify that the Expedia partnership continues as a supply partner... Read More
Olacabs raises $42 million, allocates over a third to buy cars for drivers
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Olacabs raises $42 million, allocates over a third to buy cars for drivers
By Karthick Prabu | July 11, 2014
Taxi aggregator Olacabs has raised a $42 million Series C investment from Hong Kong-based hedge fund... Read More
Marriott and EasyJet each try tracing travelers' whereabouts, via iBeacon
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Marriott and EasyJet each try tracing travelers' whereabouts, via iBeacon
By Sean O'Neil | July 10, 2014
In unrelated experiments, hotel giant Marriott International, low-cost airline EasyJet, and selected... Read More
HotelQuickly raises $4.5 million, bids to strengthen same-day booking in Asia-Pacific
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HotelQuickly raises $4.5 million, bids to strengthen same-day booking in Asia-Pacific
By Karthick Prabu | July 9, 2014
Last-minute hotel booking player HotelQuickly has raised a $4.5 million Series A-1 round led by GREE,... Read More
Google Glass just got even dorkier - and smarter - with telekinetic technology
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Google Glass just got even dorkier - and smarter - with telekinetic technology
By Nick Vivion | July 9, 2014
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Royal Caribbean's latest is a vessel for emerging robo-screen technology [VIDEO]
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Royal Caribbean's latest is a vessel for emerging robo-screen technology [VIDEO]
By Nick Vivion | July 9, 2014
Royal Caribbean has upped the ante as far as ocean-going tech with its latest ship, 'the Quantum of... Read More
Chinese consumers warming up to Xiaomi, surpassing Apple on engagement
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Chinese consumers warming up to Xiaomi, surpassing Apple on engagement
By Nick Vivion | July 9, 2014
Here's a bit to warm the hearts of the anti-Apple crowd: Chinese handset maker Xiaomi has surpassed... Read More
How to increase mobile conversions by using travel reviews
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How to increase mobile conversions by using travel reviews
By Margaret Ady | July 9, 2014
Before we get into how travel reviews fit in, let's have a reminder of some key statistics about... Read More
Mobile bookings growing in popularity, say corporate travel managers
News / Technology
Mobile bookings growing in popularity, say corporate travel managers
By Nick Vivion | July 8, 2014
Corporate travel managers are seeing more bookings coming from mobile devices, a new study by... Read More
Big picture, Big Data and big ideas: TripAdvisor on where mobile travel is heading
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Big picture, Big Data and big ideas: TripAdvisor on where mobile travel is heading
By Kevin May | July 8, 2014
Joost Schreve, vice president of mobile at TripAdvisor, probably has one of the best jobs in the... Read More
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