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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.

Flyover City Tours on iPhone create a drone-like destination guide
News / Technology
Flyover City Tours on iPhone create a drone-like destination guide
By Kevin May | June 23, 2014
Apple is testing all sorts of new features for the latest iteration of its operating system for iPhone... Read More
Open vs Closed Web in mobile travel - two sides of the same coin
News / Technology
Open vs Closed Web in mobile travel - two sides of the same coin
By Viewpoints | June 23, 2014
Since the release of the first iPhone and Appstore in 2008, there has been an ongoing debate about the... Read More
Automation in travel and expense management is catching up in India
News / Technology
Automation in travel and expense management is catching up in India
By Karthick Prabu | June 23, 2014
Large Indian corporates see mobility, visibility and control as a challenge when it comes to managing... Read More
THack China 2014 - Hangzhou
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THack China 2014 - Hangzhou
By PhocusWire | June 22, 2014
Tnooz brings its THack roadshow to China for the first time. Co-hosted with TravelDaily, THack China... Read More
Mobile still slow... but will dominate airline personalisation by 2017
News / Technology
Mobile still slow... but will dominate airline personalisation by 2017
By Linda Fox | June 20, 2014
Mobile is not yet performing as expected for the majority of airlines with check-ins via devices about... Read More
Online tour guide service MyRealTrip secures $1 million capital uptick
News / Technology
Online tour guide service MyRealTrip secures $1 million capital uptick
By Karthick Prabu | June 19, 2014
MyRealTrip hopes to boost its platform to connect Koreans with destination experts and guides by... Read More
Garmin goes after Google Maps with twist on turn-by-turn directions
News / Technology
Garmin goes after Google Maps with twist on turn-by-turn directions
By Nick Vivion | June 19, 2014
Garmin, which has long been done for its in-vehicle navigation systems, has released a new mobile app... Read More
Global Video Index shows growing imperative to deliver on digital video
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Global Video Index shows growing imperative to deliver on digital video
By Nick Vivion | June 19, 2014
Video revenue specialist Ooyala has released the first quarter's video trends in its Global Video... Read More
Hot heads the only downside of Google Glass for Copenhagen Airport
News / Technology
Hot heads the only downside of Google Glass for Copenhagen Airport
By Linda Fox | June 18, 2014
Hot on the heels of its Google Glass trial with Virgin Atlantic, SITA has unveiled a second pilot... Read More
Is iBeacon the cure for airport madness?
News / Technology
Is iBeacon the cure for airport madness?
By Linda Fox | June 18, 2014
SITA is working to deploy beacon technology at 10 airports in the next 12 months. Its largest... Read More
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