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.

Travel planning - why finding the right destination comes before finding the right hotel
News / Technology
Travel planning - why finding the right destination comes before finding the right hotel
By Viewpoints | September 24, 2013
A good holiday comes together when you find the right destination and the right hotel in it. However,... Read More
FlightView looks to users for state of in-flight WiFi and traveler experience
News / Technology
FlightView looks to users for state of in-flight WiFi and traveler experience
By Nick Vivion | September 24, 2013
Flight tracker service FlightView recently pushed a survey to their mobile users, focusing on the... Read More
Tap into Asia by building apps for Xiaomi smartphones
News / Technology
Tap into Asia by building apps for Xiaomi smartphones
By Viewpoints | September 24, 2013
NB: This is viewpoint on Xiaomi is by Diego Saez-Gil, CEO of WeHostels. The media is full of headlines... Read More
Stockholm puts a gamified, sonic spin on city guide apps
News / Technology
Stockholm puts a gamified, sonic spin on city guide apps
By Sean O'Neil | September 23, 2013
Sweden was recently named one of the world's most innovative nations in a global ranking. Attempting... Read More
Should we consider tablets as mobile in travel?
News / Technology
Should we consider tablets as mobile in travel?
By Viewpoints | September 23, 2013
Apple changed our world forever with its 2007 introduction of the iPhone. Today, it’s a given that... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO - Apps to inspire the way the world travels
Webinars / Technology
WEBINAR VIDEO - Apps to inspire the way the world travels
By PhocusWire | September 22, 2013
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WEBINAR VIDEO - Virtual credit cards for travel suppliers
Webinars / Technology
WEBINAR VIDEO - Virtual credit cards for travel suppliers
By PhocusWire | September 22, 2013
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Competing in the world's largest hackathon and what it means to travel
News / Technology
Competing in the world's largest hackathon and what it means to travel
By Sarah Kennedy Ellis | September 20, 2013
As hundreds of hackers flood into the San Francisco Design Center on Saturday, September 7, for... Read More
Hell freezes over - Ryanair heads into social media (and some other tech stuff)
News / Technology
Hell freezes over - Ryanair heads into social media (and some other tech stuff)
By Linda Fox | September 20, 2013
Ryanair - that low-cost airline renowned for not engaging in social media has this morning unveiled a... Read More
Profiling the next generation of travelers
News / Technology
Profiling the next generation of travelers
By Nick Vivion | September 20, 2013
Research on the habits and trends among Millennials - those roughly aged 18-30 - continues... Read More
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