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.

OpenJaw widens retailing capabilities for S7
News / Technology
OpenJaw widens retailing capabilities for S7
By Linda Fox | May 16, 2014
Russian airline S7 has extended flight and ancillary shopping capabilities on its website after... Read More
Sometimes you just have to simplify in order to grow in mobile
News / Technology
Sometimes you just have to simplify in order to grow in mobile
By PhocusWire | May 16, 2014
DEVICES: Many startups focusing on mobile, especially in the travel sector, can perhaps be forgiven... Read More
A reality check on tours and activities (bubble?)
News / Technology
A reality check on tours and activities (bubble?)
By Viewpoints | May 15, 2014
It's that time again, on the heels of another big tours and activities study from Phocuswright, when... Read More
Thomas Cook continues journey to lean, mean online machine
News / Technology
Thomas Cook continues journey to lean, mean online machine
By Linda Fox | May 15, 2014
Thomas Cook provided an update of its "digital transformation" this morning as part of half-year... Read More
TripIt is latest travel company on Google Glass, adds trip planning app
News / Technology
TripIt is latest travel company on Google Glass, adds trip planning app
By Linda Fox | May 15, 2014
TripIt has developed an application enabling travellers to access travel plans on Google Glass. A... Read More
More landmarks as eLong says mobile is largest hotel booking channel
News / Technology
More landmarks as eLong says mobile is largest hotel booking channel
By Karthick Prabu | May 15, 2014
Chinese OTA eLong has reported net revenues of $39.6 million for the first quarter of 2014, an... Read More
Startup pitch: Make It Social brings easy group booking to tour operators
News / Technology
Startup pitch: Make It Social brings easy group booking to tour operators
By Nick Vivion | May 14, 2014
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Threats and opportunities that could make or break a travel business
News / Technology
Threats and opportunities that could make or break a travel business
By Pamela Whitby | May 14, 2014
Overwhelmed about where to focus your efforts in the coming year? Excited by the possibilities,... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO - New research and digital solutions to drive travel bookings
Webinars / Technology
WEBINAR VIDEO - New research and digital solutions to drive travel bookings
By PhocusWire | May 13, 2014
What are key data insights behind airline and hotel booking conversions? How can new digital... Read More
How to plan the perfect digital marketing campaign in travel
News / Technology
How to plan the perfect digital marketing campaign in travel
By Viewpoints | May 13, 2014
The travel vertical is a natural fit for digital marketing. For one thing, a large share of travel... Read More
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