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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.

Chinese online car rental market shifts to top gear as Yongche raises $60 million
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Chinese online car rental market shifts to top gear as Yongche raises $60 million
By Karthick Prabu | December 19, 2013
Yongche, a Beijing-based car rental booking service has raised $60 million in Series C funding, led by... Read More
Facebook is broken and will collapse under its own weight
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Facebook is broken and will collapse under its own weight
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2013
SOCIAL: A ridiculous percentage of the planet's population is on Facebook. Brands scramble over... Read More
Dear developers of mobile travel apps... Repent your sins!
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Dear developers of mobile travel apps... Repent your sins!
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | December 18, 2013
I like to think I am not a luddite - but judging by the quality of mobile travel apps out there today,... Read More
Startup pitch: LastRoom pushes last-minute hotel booking service to corporates
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Startup pitch: LastRoom pushes last-minute hotel booking service to corporates
By Karthick Prabu | December 17, 2013
LastRoom is another last-minute hotel booking service, but this time with business travellers in Latin... Read More
What travel activities users perform on mobile [INFOGRAPHIC]
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What travel activities users perform on mobile [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Karthick Prabu | December 16, 2013
After seeing a travel ad or a video in mobile, 74% of people would request for more information about... Read More
Mobile travel is growing up fast - hotels MUST now take m-commerce seriously
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Mobile travel is growing up fast - hotels MUST now take m-commerce seriously
By Viewpoints | December 16, 2013
We queued up for the Black Friday bargains, jumped online for the Cyber Monday mania and dug deep for... Read More
Brands want users to realise potential of mobile travel - so promos might help
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Brands want users to realise potential of mobile travel - so promos might help
By Karthick Prabu | December 16, 2013
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Starwood launches Guest Gallery system using Instagram photos
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Starwood launches Guest Gallery system using Instagram photos
By Karthick Prabu | December 13, 2013
With the recent integration of Starwood Hotel properties with Instagram, guest pictures will now be... Read More
Google susses out your travel intent with update to Maps for mobile
News / Technology
Google susses out your travel intent with update to Maps for mobile
By Sean O'Neil | December 13, 2013
Another day, another app update. But this particular Google app update for Apple and Android devices... Read More
Watch out, postcards: Instagram Direct takes a shot at travel photo sharing
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Watch out, postcards: Instagram Direct takes a shot at travel photo sharing
By Sean O'Neil | December 12, 2013
Instagram, the photo-sharing app that Facebook acquired last year, wants to get us all sharing... Read More
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