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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.

Why "smart cities" disguise other issues
Notated News / Technology
Why "smart cities" disguise other issues
By Bruce Sterling - The Atlantic | February 20, 2018
The term “smart city” is interesting yet not important, because nobody defines it. “Smart” is a snazzy... Read More
Webjet opens blockchain marketplace to external partners
News / Technology
Webjet opens blockchain marketplace to external partners
By Mitra Sorrells | February 20, 2018
Webjet is expanding its blockchain initiative, Rezchain, to four companies: Thomas Cook, DidaTravel,... Read More
Canary Wharf’s East Wintergarden shows how 360º VR can work for MICE
News / Technology
Canary Wharf’s East Wintergarden shows how 360º VR can work for MICE
By Marisa Garcia | February 19, 2018
Canary Wharf’s iconic East Wintergarden has unveiled a new 360º virtual reality tour which helps... Read More
Why hotels have nothing to fear from robots or AI
News / Technology
Why hotels have nothing to fear from robots or AI
By Marisa Garcia | February 19, 2018
Androids may one day dream of electric sheep, but hotels shouldn’t lose sleep over it—so long as they... Read More
The case for a decentralized internet
Notated News / Technology
The case for a decentralized internet
By Chris Dixon | February 19, 2018
The internet is still early in its evolution: the core internet services will likely be almost... Read More
Decoding blockchain, part 3: Flight data management
News / Technology
Decoding blockchain, part 3: Flight data management
By Mitra Sorrells | February 19, 2018
Data sharing is a complicated - and sometimes disjointed - process in the air transport industry. The... Read More
Digital tools to enhance the value of airline offerings
News / Technology
Digital tools to enhance the value of airline offerings
By Jill Menze | February 16, 2018
The traveler path to purchase is influenced by countless factors, but above all, consumers make... Read More
QOTW: Something about putting pieces in the Troogle jigsaw
News / Technology
QOTW: Something about putting pieces in the Troogle jigsaw
By PhocusWire | February 16, 2018
Quote from Gino Engels, co-founder and chief commercial officer of OTA Insight.... Read More
For ‘First Airlines’ passengers, the journey is the VR destination
News / Technology
For ‘First Airlines’ passengers, the journey is the VR destination
By Marisa Garcia | February 16, 2018
This one’s a trip. Japanese airline-themed restaurant First Airlines, offers visitors a First class... Read More
Wyndham Worldwide offloads European rental brands for $1.3 billion
News / Online
Wyndham Worldwide offloads European rental brands for $1.3 billion
By Kevin May | February 15, 2018
James Villa Holidays, Landal GreenParks and Hoseasons are under new ownership after Wyndham Worldwide... Read More
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