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.

Mary Meeker's 2014 Internet trends report and its relevance to travel
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Mary Meeker's 2014 Internet trends report and its relevance to travel
By Sean O'Neil | May 29, 2014
Mary Meeker, partner at venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, gives a famous... Read More
TripAdvisor claims biggest mobile deal yet, signs Telefonica ahead of World Cup
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TripAdvisor claims biggest mobile deal yet, signs Telefonica ahead of World Cup
By Kevin May | May 29, 2014
TripAdvisor wants to get to the heart of football fans descending on Brazil this summer - striking a... Read More
GrabTaxi raises $15 million, plots Southeast Asia expansion
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GrabTaxi raises $15 million, plots Southeast Asia expansion
By Karthick Prabu | May 29, 2014
On-demand mobile taxi hailing service GrabTaxi has raised over $15 million in Series B, led by GGV... Read More
Travelzoo celebrates mobile joy, Tripomatic replicates mobile for web, and more
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Travelzoo celebrates mobile joy, Tripomatic replicates mobile for web, and more
By PhocusWire | May 28, 2014
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
Please, remember, mobile travel is here to stay - so here is the low-down on how people use their devices
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Please, remember, mobile travel is here to stay - so here is the low-down on how people use their devices
By Kevin May | May 28, 2014
So-called mobile travel has been around long enough now that patterns are emerging around user search... Read More
Next wave of Google driver-less cars have almost zero controls
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Next wave of Google driver-less cars have almost zero controls
By PhocusWire | May 28, 2014
SYSTEMS: Flying cars, jet-powered skateboards - the stuff that Trekkies get a little too excited about... Read More
Goodbye Messaging 2.0 - what's next?
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Goodbye Messaging 2.0 - what's next?
By PhocusWire | May 27, 2014
SOCIAL: We have all moved a long way from early messaging platforms such as AOL and ICQ - thank... Read More
How cabin crew deal with difficult questions about in-flight mobile use [VIDEO]
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How cabin crew deal with difficult questions about in-flight mobile use [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | May 23, 2014
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Is 2014 a tipping point for online travel distribution in Asia-Pacific?
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Is 2014 a tipping point for online travel distribution in Asia-Pacific?
By Pamela Whitby | May 22, 2014
As the travel industry starts to mature and new disruptive forces enter the fray, are travel brands... Read More
Consumer mobile trends - browsing, booking and barriers
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Consumer mobile trends - browsing, booking and barriers
By Linda Fox | May 21, 2014
Following on from mobile behaviour studies for the US, Expedia Media Solutions has put together some... Read More
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