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.

Properly nabs $8.5M to grow housekeeping platform for vacation rental property managers
News / Technology
Properly nabs $8.5M to grow housekeeping platform for vacation rental property managers
By Jill Menze | October 30, 2018
Properly has raised $8.5 million to expand its cleaning and operations management platform for... Read More
Q&A: Tech, people and policy - the evolution of travel insurance
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Q&A: Tech, people and policy - the evolution of travel insurance
By Kevin May | October 29, 2018
Beth Godlin has worked in the travel insurance sector for 25 years, so is well-placed to analyze where... Read More
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News / Technology
TAKE A SURVEY: Gender parity in travel and technology
By PhocusWire | October 26, 2018
Phocuswright is engaging its community to help find out where the industry stands on gender parity.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Mobile payment journey: a tour across ten markets
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! Mobile payment journey: a tour across ten markets
By PhocusWire | October 26, 2018
Worldpay presents a live quiz and knowledge sharing webinar on mobile preferences across 10... Read More
Expedia Group acquires Pillow and ApartmentJet
News / Technology
Expedia Group goes deeper into alternative rentals with acquisitions of Pillow and ApartmentJet
By Mitra Sorrells | October 25, 2018
Expedia Group has acquired two software companies that serve the short-term rental market, a move it... Read More
VIDEO: The Travel Corporation on the sun shining on activities
News / Technology
VIDEO: The Travel Corporation on the sun shining on activities
By Kevin May | October 25, 2018
As the online end of the tours and activities sector has received a massive bump in interest over... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Bots, bottled water and search - a varied snapshot of industry issues in 2018
By Simone Puorto | October 25, 2018
Here is a fairly unknown fact: the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International is as old... Read More
Blockchain, emerging markets and a new travel economy
News / Technology
Blockchain, emerging markets and a new travel economy
By Jill Menze | October 25, 2018
Just how significant will blockchain be on the digital economy, and what are its practical... Read More
Evolves acquires Everbooked
News / Technology
Evolve acquires vacation rental pricing platform Everbooked
By Mitra Sorrells | October 24, 2018
Evolve Vacation Rental Network has acquired the technology and intellectual property assets of... Read More
Smartvel gets funding boost for its destination content technology
News / Startups
Smartvel gets funding boost for its destination content technology
By Linda Fox | October 24, 2018
Destination content technology company Smartvel has received $1.05 million in funding for further... Read More
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 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More