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.

Hotels should "adjust the model" in Airbnb battle
News / Online
Hotels should "adjust the model" in Airbnb battle
By Jill Menze | December 7, 2017
"Airbnb is coming for our kids," hospitality and nightclub legend Ian Schrager has cautioned the... Read More
Airlines get ready to embrace unmanned aviation
News / Technology
Airlines get ready to embrace unmanned aviation
By Marisa Garcia | December 7, 2017
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs), also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones will soon... Read More
Booking.com marketing chief on its strategy for China
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Booking.com marketing chief on its strategy for China
By Sponsored Content | December 7, 2017
This is an article from China Travel Daily.It appears as part of the tnooz sponsored content... Read More
VIDEO: Solving a genuine multi-billion dollar problem in travel
News / Technology
VIDEO: Solving a genuine multi-billion dollar problem in travel
By Kevin May | December 6, 2017
There are a number of comments that often float about during travel startup pitch events - many of... Read More
Expedia rolls out MICE tech tool to the US
News / Technology
Expedia rolls out MICE tech tool to the US
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | December 6, 2017
In an effort to streamline the booking process for hotels and meeting planners, Expedia is rolling out... Read More
Tech rental ecosystem grows: MyVR lands $6.1M
News / Startups
Tech rental ecosystem grows: MyVR lands $6.1M
By Kevin May | December 6, 2017
MyVR is the latest company to capitalize on the emerging sub-network of services around providing... Read More
Business travelers take booking freedom, age differences ease
News / Technology
Business travelers take booking freedom, age differences ease
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | December 6, 2017
A new study on European business traveler preferences offers new insight on booking behaviors across... Read More
Travelstart starts to take ownership of its hotel inventory
News / Technology
Travelstart starts to take ownership of its hotel inventory
By Martin Cowen | December 6, 2017
Africa's online travel market has a different look today, with flights-focussed Travelstart taking a... Read More
Expedia, GetYourGuide and other news briefs today...
Notated News / Technology
Expedia, GetYourGuide and other news briefs today...
By PhocusWire | December 5, 2017
In our latest wrap-up of news in brief: Expedia Inc and RouteHappy... Miles & More points... Read More
A data-led future for aviation
Opinion / Technology
A data-led future for aviation
By Nick Magliocchetti - Waves | December 5, 2017
With mainstay industries like taxis and hotels being disrupted, it’s time for improvements to the... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More