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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.

SITA talks Smart Thinking for airlines and airports
News / Technology
SITA talks Smart Thinking for airlines and airports
By Linda Fox | April 10, 2014
More than half of passengers would use their mobile phones for real time flight status(72%), baggage... Read More
Data harvesting to win travel marketing in the future
News / Technology
Data harvesting to win travel marketing in the future
By Viewpoints | April 10, 2014
Johnny Depp’s new movie Transcendence is about a sentient machine that combines infinite, collective... Read More
How Didi Dache increased daily bookings by 15 times to 5 million in 77 days?
News / Technology
How Didi Dache increased daily bookings by 15 times to 5 million in 77 days?
By Karthick Prabu | April 10, 2014
After a series of investments secured by Chinese mobile-based taxi hailing services recently, now Didi... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO - Hotel metasearch marketing and measuring ROI
Webinars / Technology
WEBINAR VIDEO - Hotel metasearch marketing and measuring ROI
By PhocusWire | April 10, 2014
Digital marketing and measuring ROI don't always go hand in hand, but that's changing for the... Read More
Qunar CEO speaks about automation, new features, Chinese challenges and more
News / Technology
Qunar CEO speaks about automation, new features, Chinese challenges and more
By Karthick Prabu | April 9, 2014
A big rumor doing the rounds in recent days is a possible merger of the China's top two travel sites... Read More
New advertising technology drops targetable units into in-flight browsing
News / Technology
New advertising technology drops targetable units into in-flight browsing
By Nick Vivion | April 9, 2014
Advertising technology is rapidly evolving to include in-flight internet sessions, thus allowing... Read More
Hug this bot: Internet of Caring coming to a hotel near you?
News / Technology
Hug this bot: Internet of Caring coming to a hotel near you?
By Nick Vivion | April 8, 2014
While the Internet of Things continues to heat up both imaginations and balance sheets - to the tune... Read More
Taxi hailing service GrabTaxi raises eight-digit Series A funding
News / Technology
Taxi hailing service GrabTaxi raises eight-digit Series A funding
By Karthick Prabu | April 7, 2014
Southeast Asia-focused on demand taxi hailing service GrabTaxi has raised Series A investment led by... Read More
Startup pitch: Kamino brings hikes and urban walks to smartphones
News / Technology
Startup pitch: Kamino brings hikes and urban walks to smartphones
By Nick Vivion | April 7, 2014
An emerging travel startup called Kamino is opening up a refreshing take on the activity front: a... Read More
Marketing contradictions: Youth enjoy tech, but hate feeling enslaved by devices
News / Technology
Marketing contradictions: Youth enjoy tech, but hate feeling enslaved by devices
By Nick Vivion | April 4, 2014
Ah, youth: An eternal well-spring of energy, enthusiasm - and contradictions. The latest "YouthTech"... Read More
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