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.

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News / Technology
Singapore hospitality company opens hotel in metaverse
By Mitra Sorrells | April 28, 2022
Beginning May 5 users can “step inside” the hotel - M Social Decentraland - with their avatars to... Read More
The increasing ways the metaverse plays a role in travel
News / Technology
The increasing ways the metaverse plays a role in travel
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2022
Almost two-thirds of consumers say they have already purchased a virtual product or participated in a... Read More
First NFT flight ticket sells for $1M in live auction
News / Technology
First NFT flight ticket sells for $1M in live auction
By Jill Menze | April 27, 2022
The NFT flight ticket from TravelX and Air Europa is said to be the most valuable ticket sold in... Read More
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News / Technology
JetBlue Technology Ventures' Amy Burr on investment in green transport
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | April 27, 2022
Burr discusses the organization's strategies related to supporting the greening of aviation and... Read More
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News / Technology
China’s Ruqi Mobility raises $153M for autonomous vehicle push
By Mitra Sorrells | April 26, 2022
Ruqi Mobility says it will use this round of financing to accelerate the development of its Robotaxi... Read More
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News / Technology
Swvl buys Turkey’s Volt Lines in first acquisition as public company
By Mitra Sorrells | April 26, 2022
This is the fourth acquisition for Dubai-based Swvl in less than a year. ... Read More
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News / Technology
JetBlue Technology Ventures invests in climate solutions fund
By Linda Fox | April 22, 2022
JTV becomes a limited partner through its investment in the multi-billion dollar fund which targets... Read More
How destinations are using geolocation data to manage tourism growth
News / Technology
How destinations are using geolocation data to manage tourism growth
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | April 21, 2022
Tech firms like Zartico are showing how data can drive a balance between tourists and locals.... Read More
Lyft boosts bike-share presence with PBSC acquisition
News / Technology
Lyft boosts bike-share presence with PBSC acquisition
By Linda Fox | April 20, 2022
The acquisition is expected to double the size of Lyft’s current micromobility offering,... Read More
How hoteliers can use email to capture the return of travel
Opinion / Technology
How hoteliers can use email to capture the return of travel
By Jeff Haws - MessageGears | April 20, 2022
Even if we’re approaching pre-pandemic travel levels, you’re not communicating with time travelers... Read More
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