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.

THack + TMeet Bangalore 2013
Webinars / Technology
THack + TMeet Bangalore 2013
By PhocusWire | October 2, 2013
The first open travel hackathon in India! Now we are bringing THack to the Silicon Valley of India -... Read More
Traxo lands $4.2 million, boosting the travel organizer service
News / Technology
Traxo lands $4.2 million, boosting the travel organizer service
By Sean O'Neil | October 2, 2013
Traxo, the Dallas company behind a travel organizer service, acknowledged today that it has raised... Read More
95% of air travelers don't use mobile for check in, booking, or other services
News / Technology
95% of air travelers don't use mobile for check in, booking, or other services
By Sean O'Neil | October 2, 2013
It's rare to see a mobile usage survey that's based on a representative sample of global travelers,... Read More
How destinations should think about social media beyond the noise [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
How destinations should think about social media beyond the noise [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | October 1, 2013
We all know travellers (especially of the leisure flavour) are using social networks in some way to... Read More
Big Travel Data Hackathon 2013 - Boston
Webinars / Technology
Big Travel Data Hackathon 2013 - Boston
By PhocusWire | September 30, 2013
The first ever fully open day of travel hacking on Big Data sets. Join us for hacking and data-driven... Read More
What’s the cost of equipping a plane with wifi?
News / Technology
What’s the cost of equipping a plane with wifi?
By Linda Fox | September 30, 2013
How and what to charge for onboard connectivity is a dilemma for airlines. People are used to free... Read More
Indian airlines and airports must embrace mobile, social and other tech to boost passenger experience
News / Technology
Indian airlines and airports must embrace mobile, social and other tech to boost passenger experience
By Karthick Prabu | September 30, 2013
Alarm call for Indian airlines - next generation of travellers will prefer technology over human... Read More
Location services: The iPhone 5S just brought travel apps closer to nirvana
News / Technology
Location services: The iPhone 5S just brought travel apps closer to nirvana
By Viewpoints | September 26, 2013
Location and motion-centric technology in Apple's iPhone 5S could have massive implications for travel... Read More
Thinking outside the (flight) box - how airline wifi is evolving
News / Technology
Thinking outside the (flight) box - how airline wifi is evolving
By Viewpoints | September 25, 2013
While much attention in travel technology has focused on mobile, social, NDC, meta-search mergers &... Read More
The last-minute hotel market is alive and kicking, HotelQuickly raises $1.2 million funding
News / Technology
The last-minute hotel market is alive and kicking, HotelQuickly raises $1.2 million funding
By Karthick Prabu | September 24, 2013
HotelQuickly, the last-minute hotel provider remains bullish about the market as it raises $1.2... Read More
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