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.

What does TripAdvisor's move to social and personal mean for reviews?
News / Technology
What does TripAdvisor's move to social and personal mean for reviews?
By Marisa Garcia | September 18, 2018
TripAdvisor has announced plans to relaunch as a "travel feed", a personalized social media mash-up... Read More
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Jeff Katz
Interview / Technology
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Jeff Katz
By PhocusWire | September 18, 2018
The founder of Orbitz, CEO of Swiss, senior executive at American Airlines and Sabre - Katz has seen... Read More
Attention turns to 360-degree VR video marketing
News / Technology
Attention turns to 360-degree VR video marketing
By Viewpoints | September 18, 2018
This is a viewpoint by Ara Parikh, product marketing manager for OmniVert. More and more, travel... Read More
Certify buys Captio, hints at more deals to come
News / Technology
Certify buys Captio, hints at more deals to come
By Rob Gill | September 18, 2018
US-based expense management firm Certify has bought Spain’s Captio, its first acquisition outside... Read More
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News / Technology
Certify swoops on Captio to further grow expense management ambitions
By Linda Fox | September 18, 2018
Certify acquires Spain-based Captio, its second expansion through M&A in the space of three months... Read More
HYP3R happy as it raises $17M to expand geofencing tech
News / Technology
HYP3R happy as it raises $17M to expand geofencing tech
By Kevin May | September 17, 2018
A string of investors have handed HYP3R a $17 million war chest by way of a Series A investment in the... Read More
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News / Technology
eDreams Odigeo taps AI to learn about customers and improve the experience
By Linda Fox | September 17, 2018
eDreams Odigeo talks up success of artificial intelligence to create a more personalized... Read More
Offline part 3 tours and activities
News / Technology
Back in the offline world, part 3: Tours and activities
By Mitra Sorrells | September 17, 2018
 2018 may be remembered as a tipping point for the digitization of the tours and activities... Read More
Texting proposed as way to speed up customs entry
News / Technology
Texting proposed as way to speed up customs entry
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | September 17, 2018
U.S. Customs and Border Protection would one day like to speed up the entry process through the use of... Read More
TUI buys Musement to bolster destination experiences
News / Technology
TUI buys Musement to bolster destination experiences
By Martin Cowen | September 17, 2018
European travel giant TUI Group has bought Italian tours and activities tech specialist Musement as it... Read More
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