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.

Kayak AR bag measurement Siri Shortcuts
News / Technology
Kayak adds AR-powered bag measurement tool, Siri Shortcuts to mobile app
By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2018
Kayak wants to help travelers have confidence their carry-on bags meet airline restrictions.  ... Read More
Webinar - The Journey to Offer Optimization
News / Technology
Webinar - The Journey to Offer Optimization
By PhocusWire | September 21, 2018
In partnership with tnooz, PROS has assembled a panel of experts for a free webinar to provide a deep... Read More
Home advantage - Amsterdam clicks for Booking.com event
News / Technology
Home advantage - Amsterdam clicks for Booking.com event
By Simone Puorto | September 20, 2018
This is a viewpoint by Simone Puorto Click, the two-day event organized by Booking.com, was held in... Read More
Booking.com ODX blockchain internet marketplace
News / Technology
Booking.com will give data to consumers in emerging markets to access its site
By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2018
Booking.com has signed on to try a new blockchain-based data marketplace aimed at helping brands... Read More
UK named as launch market for Ctrip’s global train app
News / Technology
UK named as launch market for Ctrip’s global train app
By Martin Cowen | September 20, 2018
Ctrip, the Chinese-based NASDAQ-listed OTA and the world’s second largest travel company, has... Read More
Infor buys Vivonet in bid to extend tech to other hotel operations
News / Technology
Infor buys Vivonet in bid to extend tech to other hotel operations
By Kevin May | September 19, 2018
Hospitality tech provider Infor has snapped up Canada-based Vivonet - pushing its portfolio of tools... Read More
Make It Social hones group check-out experience, sees growth in travel and ticketing
News / Online
Make It Social hones group check-out experience, sees growth in travel and ticketing
By Linda Fox | September 19, 2018
Make It Social has gone back to basics and revamped its social check-out technology... Read More
eDreams traveller motivation research brings the EI of AI to OTAs
News / Technology
eDreams traveller motivation research brings the EI of AI to OTAs
By Marisa Garcia | September 19, 2018
A new study by online travel agency eDreams ODIGEO looks into the emotional drivers that motivate... Read More
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News / Technology
eDreams trials biometric technology to help drive inspiration
By Linda Fox | September 19, 2018
Edreams Odigeo is employing eye-tracking as well as biometric scanning technology to help it improve... Read More
OYO launches in the UK, eyes "multi-billion-dollar" opportunity
News / Technology
OYO launches in the UK, eyes "multi-billion-dollar" opportunity
By Martin Cowen | September 19, 2018
India’s tech-enabled hotel group OYO has announced plans to enter the UK market, its first move... Read More
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