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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 invasion - Qunar lists on public markets in the US today
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Chinese invasion - Qunar lists on public markets in the US today
By Karthick Prabu | November 1, 2013
Qunar, China's biggest metasearch service and also the country's top travel site by traffic,... Read More
What airlines can learn from other businesses to enhance in-flight retail
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What airlines can learn from other businesses to enhance in-flight retail
By Viewpoints | November 1, 2013
In one of my previous articles in Tnooz, I explored the nature of in-flight retailing, its current... Read More
All signs point to accommodation for Expedia
News / Technology
All signs point to accommodation for Expedia
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2013
The accommodation business continues to drive revenues at Expedia as the group announced its third... Read More
What to do when your social media accounts are hacked
News / Technology
What to do when your social media accounts are hacked
By PhocusWire | November 1, 2013
SOCIAL: Companies have to face the reality that sometimes there are hackers out there who just smarter... Read More
MakeMyTrip remains bullish about mobile, hotel and packages business
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MakeMyTrip remains bullish about mobile, hotel and packages business
By Karthick Prabu | November 1, 2013
In MakeMyTrip's Q2 2014 earnings, the company reported an operating loss of $1.5 million for the... Read More
Anticipated and unintended consequences with wearable tech, NFC and biometrics in travel
By Nick Vivion | October 31, 2013
In a presentation at the recent Future Travel Experience Global, innovator Rob Girling outlined some... Read More
Police issues ticket to driver wearing Google Glass
News / Technology
Police issues ticket to driver wearing Google Glass
By PhocusWire | October 31, 2013
SYSTEMS: It was always going to happen - and perhaps somewhat surprising that it has taken this long.... Read More
Data proves location of hotel influences tourist activities
News / Technology
Data proves location of hotel influences tourist activities
By Karthick Prabu | October 31, 2013
Everybody knows that location is one of the key parameters for the hotel business. In certain cases,... Read More
Kerala Tourism plays hide and seek on Twitter to market backwaters
News / Technology
Kerala Tourism plays hide and seek on Twitter to market backwaters
By Karthick Prabu | October 30, 2013
Kerala Tourism has executed a Twitter-based marketing campaign by putting the spotlight on the state's... Read More
Busting a few myths about wearable technology
News / Technology
Busting a few myths about wearable technology
By PhocusWire | October 30, 2013
SYSTEMS: When any concept - especially those led by technology - arrives on the scene there is a... Read More
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