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.

With challenges and severe competition, how is Uber performing in China?
News / Technology
With challenges and severe competition, how is Uber performing in China?
By Viewpoints | June 26, 2014
The buzz around on-demand car hailing service Uber continues to get stronger, perhaps even more than... Read More
Smart hospitality, BYOD and full-room automation trending at HITEC
News / Technology
Smart hospitality, BYOD and full-room automation trending at HITEC
By Nick Vivion | June 26, 2014
The annual Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference, known as HITEC, is currently... Read More
How well do 100 major accommodation and destination websites perform on mobile?
News / Technology
How well do 100 major accommodation and destination websites perform on mobile?
By Karthick Prabu | June 26, 2014
TheSearchAgency has singled out the best and some of the worst travel brands via a major study into... Read More
Minube app for tablets, Pegasus half million downloads, Cleartrip in iPad, and more
News / Technology
Minube app for tablets, Pegasus half million downloads, Cleartrip in iPad, and more
By PhocusWire | June 26, 2014
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
New accessibility rules coming to airline websites. Are you ready?
News / Technology
New accessibility rules coming to airline websites. Are you ready?
By Viewpoints | June 26, 2014
Imagine for a minute that you decide to take a vacation. You’re thinking Hawaii, Tahiti or the Alps.... Read More
SONIFI seeks to shake LodgeNet nightmare with new products and innovation lab
News / Technology
SONIFI seeks to shake LodgeNet nightmare with new products and innovation lab
By Nick Vivion | June 25, 2014
LodgeNet wisely announced a wholesale rebrand last year at HITEC, shedding the skin of a former life... Read More
HotelTonight claims industry first with mobile check-in and key-less entry
News / Technology
HotelTonight claims industry first with mobile check-in and key-less entry
By Kevin May | June 25, 2014
Bragging rights it seems to HotelTonight with an update to its mobile app to include mobile check-in... Read More
TravelByDrone needs no explanation - view the world from user generated drone videos
News / Technology
TravelByDrone needs no explanation - view the world from user generated drone videos
By Kevin May | June 25, 2014
Going back a few years there were countless travel sites that fed in content to Google Maps from third... Read More
Chinese online travel agents get ten times more reviews than actual review sites
News / Technology
Chinese online travel agents get ten times more reviews than actual review sites
By Karthick Prabu | June 24, 2014
Perhaps a surprise - user review giant TripAdvisor's Chinese brand DaoDao has fewer hotel reviews than... Read More
TripAdvisor to let independent hotels get instant bookings via mobile
News / Technology
TripAdvisor to let independent hotels get instant bookings via mobile
By Sean O'Neil | June 23, 2014
At some point between September and December, independent hotels will gain the ability to have... Read More
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