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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.

Plusgrade gets boost from private equity to scale ancillary revenue solutions
News / Technology
Plusgrade gets boost from private equity to scale ancillary revenue solutions
By Jill Menze | September 21, 2021
Plusgrade helps airlines, cruise lines and rail operators manage and optimize revenue generated from... Read More
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News / Technology
Emirates unveils Oculus virtual reality experience
By Linda Fox | September 17, 2021
The virtual reality technology enables passengers to explore the cockpit and view the cabins, first... Read More
SoftBank leads $200M investment in serviced robotics company Keenon Robotics
News / Technology
SoftBank leads $200M investment in serviced robotics company Keenon Robotics
By Jill Menze | September 17, 2021
The Chinese company says the Series D round is the largest round of funding to-date in the service... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Why business travelers will care about personalized air travel
By Eric Leopold - Threedot | September 16, 2021
Information, care and personalization will restore trust in business travel, and new types of... Read More
Voxel acquires Troovo to boost B2B payments platform
News / Technology
Voxel acquires Troovo to boost B2B payments platform
By Linda Fox | September 15, 2021
Voxel aquisition of Troovo’s gives it GDS connectivity as well as a decision engine, which optimizes... Read More
DeepRoute gets $300M investment to expand robotaxi strategy
News / Technology
DeepRoute gets $300M investment to expand robotaxi strategy
By Kevin May | September 15, 2021
The U.S.-based company, which was founded just over two years ago, secured the Series B round from... Read More
VIDEO: Location targeting as a travel marketing tactic
News / Technology
VIDEO: Location targeting as a travel marketing tactic
By PhocusWire | September 14, 2021
Even with the looming threat of Big Tech hanging over the technical capabilities of travel... Read More
Travel innovation "faceoff" brands unveiled for Business Travel Show
News / Technology
Travel innovation "faceoff" brands unveiled for Business Travel Show
By PhocusWire | September 13, 2021
The companies will present their services in series of head-to-head battles at the in person event,... Read More
Sixt and Intel unite for autonomous taxi vehicle launch
News / Technology
Sixt and Intel unite for autonomous taxi vehicle launch
By Kevin May | September 10, 2021
Robotaxi services in the Bavarian city will be available via the Sixt app and on Moovit.... Read More
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News / Technology
Microsoft, OYO partner to develop travel products and tech
By Mitra Sorrells | September 9, 2021
Along with announcing that the companies will work together to create "next-gen travel and hospitality... Read More
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