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.

Startup pitch - Save a Train brings price drop alerts to rail
News / Technology
Startup pitch - Save a Train brings price drop alerts to rail
By Martin Cowen | December 12, 2017
One of the many interesting deals which took place this year was Expedia Inc's purchase of SilverRail,... Read More
Inflight connectivity to hit the skies for two-thirds of airlines by 2020
News / Technology
Inflight connectivity to hit the skies for two-thirds of airlines by 2020
By Marisa Garcia | December 12, 2017
While inflight wifi aircraft is still spotty, both in performance and availability, SITA OnAir... Read More
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News / Technology
Hilton unveils first mobile-focused hotel room
By Jill Menze | December 11, 2017
Much like Marriott’s “hotel room of the future,” Hilton has debuted what it’s billing as the first... Read More
Blockchain and travel distribution: into the unknown
News / Distribution
Blockchain and travel distribution: into the unknown
By Jill Menze | December 11, 2017
Blockchain represents a major paradigm shift in the travel industry around data collection and... Read More
Hilton looks to startups via link with London incubator
News / Technology
Hilton looks to startups via link with London incubator
By Martin Cowen | December 11, 2017
Hilton has announced a year-long partnership with London & Partners incubator Traveltech Lab. The... Read More
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Worldpay unveils Global Payments Report
By PhocusWire | December 8, 2017
Cross-industry payment technology provider Worldpay recently launched its Global Payments Report for... Read More
Goal for web travel brands should be the human touch
News / Technology
Goal for web travel brands should be the human touch
By Jill Menze | December 8, 2017
The holy grail for online travel agencies is how to recreate the experience of personal... Read More
Booking.com Sustainable Tourism
News / Startups
Booking.com expands startup plan for sustainable tourism
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | December 8, 2017
Booking.com is to extend its Booking Booster Program into a second year, aimed at funding startups... Read More
Airbnb gets the UNWTO seal of approval for its sustainable tourism potential
News / Technology
Airbnb gets the UNWTO seal of approval for its sustainable tourism potential
By Martin Cowen | December 8, 2017
Friends in high places are always worth nurturing, especially for businesses the size of Airbnb. In... Read More
Amadeus, Sabre and other news briefs today...
Notated News / Technology
Amadeus, Sabre and other news briefs today...
By Phocuswire | December 7, 2017
Amadeus scores 15-carrier distribution deal... Remington checks in with Springer-Miller... Arrivalist... Read More
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