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.

WEBINAR VIDEO - Technology and corporate hotel-travel policy
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WEBINAR VIDEO - Technology and corporate hotel-travel policy
By Kevin May | April 23, 2014
When thinking about hotels, the travel manager is constantly challenged to balance the needs of the... Read More
Future shocks - Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple in an airline world
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Future shocks - Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple in an airline world
By Linda Fox | April 23, 2014
Picture this - airline X tells says your flight has been delayed 24 hours. Frustrated? Yes, until a... Read More
Latest social login data shows the continued entrenchment of big players
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Latest social login data shows the continued entrenchment of big players
By Nick Vivion | April 22, 2014
Social logins, released into the world only a short time ago, have become the de facto backbone of the... Read More
Common myths surrounding Apple iBeacon
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Common myths surrounding Apple iBeacon
By PhocusWire | April 22, 2014
DEVICES: That Apple is wading in with its own ideas around Near Field Communication (NFC) isn't... Read More
Startup pitch: Fandeavor endeavors to be the Zappos of live event package travel
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Startup pitch: Fandeavor endeavors to be the Zappos of live event package travel
By Nick Vivion | April 21, 2014
Live events are lucrative: one study suggest that the industry will grow to $23.7 billion, and another... Read More
Last-minute hotel booking service IN2NITE raises $2.8 million
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Last-minute hotel booking service IN2NITE raises $2.8 million
By Karthick Prabu | April 21, 2014
Singapore-based same day and mobile-based hotel booking service IN2NITE has raised $2.8 million... Read More
Forget travel agents, can you let APIs plan your next trip
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Forget travel agents, can you let APIs plan your next trip
By Viewpoints | April 21, 2014
We all know that the prospect of booking travel can be a harried and disjointed experience. A... Read More
China travel and expense management service Baoku raises $10 million
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China travel and expense management service Baoku raises $10 million
By Karthick Prabu | April 21, 2014
Baoku, a SaaS-led corporate travel and expense management solutions provider in China, has raised... Read More
Citymapper raises $10m to help people navigate cities
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Citymapper raises $10m to help people navigate cities
By Linda Fox | April 17, 2014
Urban transport application Citymapper has confirmed Series A funding of $10 million led by Balderton... Read More
Instant messaging flies into travel - WeChat adds flight booking service
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Instant messaging flies into travel - WeChat adds flight booking service
By Karthick Prabu | April 17, 2014
WeChat, the mobile-based messaging service, has added the ability to make flight reservations to its... Read More
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