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.

Making the leap from tech dependent to tech savvy
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Making the leap from tech dependent to tech savvy
By PhocusWire | July 17, 2018
This is a viewpoint by Margaret Ady, co-founder of Apaleo. Patrick Fisher of Thomson Reuters notes in... Read More
Booking Holdings invests half a billion dollars in DiDi
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Booking Holdings invests half a billion dollars in DiDi
By Martin Cowen | July 17, 2018
Booking Holdings has invested $500 million in mobility giant DiDi Chuxing and announced a strategic... Read More
Headout earmarks $10m Series A for more cities, more languages, more branded experiences
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Headout earmarks $10m Series A for more cities, more languages, more branded experiences
By Rob Gill | July 16, 2018
Destination experiences app Headout has secured $10 million in new investment to fund expansion plans.... Read More
Journera, brainchild of Orbitz founder Jeff Katz, secures $9M capital
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Journera, brainchild of Orbitz founder Jeff Katz, secures $9M capital
By Linda Fox | July 13, 2018
Journera, the data and analytics platform launched by former Orbitz boss Jeff Katz, has raised Series... Read More
Artificial intelligence and the drive for an emotional connection with travelers
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Artificial intelligence and the drive for an emotional connection with travelers
By Linda Fox | July 12, 2018
Amadeus is experimenting with a branch of artificial intelligence called "reinforcement learning."... Read More
Latin America’s travelers are ready to be inspired
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Latin America’s travelers are ready to be inspired
By Marisa Garcia | July 12, 2018
Research by Expedia Group Media Solutions on the habits of travelers from Latin America finds that... Read More
Seatfrog picks up £4.5m Series A as rail pax engage with upgrade auctions
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Seatfrog picks up £4.5m Series A as rail pax engage with upgrade auctions
By Martin Cowen | July 11, 2018
Seatfrog, an app-focussed rail and airline upgrade technology specialist, has confirmed a £4.5 million... Read More
lodgify raises 5 million
News / Technology
Lodgify bags $5M to build vacation rental tech, eyes hotel market next
By Jill Menze | July 10, 2018
Vacation rental software company Lodgify has raised $5 million to develop its direct-booking... Read More
Lodgify builds warchest with $5 million Series A round
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Lodgify builds warchest with $5 million Series A round
By Rob Gill | July 10, 2018
Vacation rental software specialist Lodgify has secured $5 million in its largest round of... Read More
Emirates and The Entertainer devise subscription model for trip-planning app
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Emirates and The Entertainer devise subscription model for trip-planning app
By Martin Cowen | July 9, 2018
Dubai-based loyalty and engagements specialist The Entertainer has developed a trip-planning and... Read More
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