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.

Top travel technology trends so far in 2014 – and how to implement them
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Top travel technology trends so far in 2014 – and how to implement them
By Viewpoints | June 17, 2014
Travel companies today have incredible resources at hand, perhaps more than at any other time in the... Read More
Travel bookings via mobile and tablet eating into desktop share in India
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Travel bookings via mobile and tablet eating into desktop share in India
By Karthick Prabu | June 16, 2014
India, the country with the world's second largest population and fastest growing smartphone userbase,... Read More
A restaurateur perspective on Priceline buying OpenTable
News / Technology
A restaurateur perspective on Priceline buying OpenTable
By Nick Vivion | June 13, 2014
Restaurants are grueling businesses, and as any industry insider, operator or investor knows: the real... Read More
Mobile and social gaining, data security already an issue in corporate travel
News / Technology
Mobile and social gaining, data security already an issue in corporate travel
By Linda Fox | June 13, 2014
Some interesting nuggets in the latest corporate travel study from Airplus International with "new... Read More
Millennials actually more interested in luxury hotel services than Boomers [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Millennials actually more interested in luxury hotel services than Boomers [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Nick Vivion | June 12, 2014
A new infographic from Chase suggests a perspective shift when it comes to how Millennials consume... Read More
The impact of mobile on hotel in-market service
News / Technology
The impact of mobile on hotel in-market service
By Viewpoints | June 12, 2014
Consumers have all the hotels in the world at their fingertips, but how do they weed their way through... Read More
Asian travellers lead in mobile travel search and bookings [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Asian travellers lead in mobile travel search and bookings [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Karthick Prabu | June 12, 2014
Asian travellers are leading the field when it comes to mobile travel bookings and searches performed,... Read More
Travelport buys hospitality distribution system Hotelzon
News / Technology
Travelport buys hospitality distribution system Hotelzon
By Kevin May | June 11, 2014
Travelport, in a bid to boost its presence in areas "Beyond Air", has bought UK-based hotel... Read More
Instant booking for hotels rolled out within TripAdvisor app and website
News / Technology
Instant booking for hotels rolled out within TripAdvisor app and website
By Nick Vivion | June 11, 2014
TripAdvisor has rolled out instant booking for hotels on its mobile app and website. Rather than... Read More
Lack of engagement causing missed revenue opportunities for OTAs and metasearch companies
News / Technology
Lack of engagement causing missed revenue opportunities for OTAs and metasearch companies
By Nick Vivion | June 10, 2014
OTAs and metasearch companies are leaving money on the table by not considering the day-of-travel... Read More
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