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.

Opening the way - technology should make travel accessible from the start
News / Technology
Opening the way - technology should make travel accessible from the start
By Marisa Garcia | October 11, 2017
Amadeus has published ‘Voyage of Discovery,’ an in-depth report on accessibility in travel with... Read More
Lola, not just any old business bot
News / Technology
Lola, not just any old business bot
By Pamela Whitby | October 10, 2017
Lola, the AI-human powered app and brainchild of former Kayak co-founder Paul English, has pivoted to... Read More
tnooz webinar replay - five things a travel or airline CFO needs to know about payments
News / Technology
tnooz webinar replay - five things a travel or airline CFO needs to know about payments
By PhocusWire | October 10, 2017
NOTE: The webinar described below took place on Tuesday 31 Octber 2017. Click here to register for a... Read More
How the journey of 1,000 miles or more grates on business travellers’ nerves
News / Technology
How the journey of 1,000 miles or more grates on business travellers’ nerves
By Marisa Garcia | October 10, 2017
The journey may be part of the adventure for leisure travelers, but around 60% of business travelers... Read More
Beyond watches: How wearables are changing the face of travel
News / Technology
Beyond watches: How wearables are changing the face of travel
By Stephen Joyce | October 9, 2017
While analysts squabble over whether smart watches are a viable market, the wearable technology... Read More
Istanbul’s newest airport to track 100% of passenger bags via SITA technology
News / Technology
Istanbul’s newest airport to track 100% of passenger bags via SITA technology
By Marisa Garcia | October 9, 2017
İGA, contractor and designated operator of Istanbul New Airport, is to implement SITA's baggage... Read More
tnooz workshop replay - are bad bots destroying your conversion rate and costing you money?
News / Technology
tnooz workshop replay - are bad bots destroying your conversion rate and costing you money?
By PhocusWire | October 3, 2017
When aggressive scrapers caused slowdowns on iCruise.com, Antoine Zammit, VP of technology at its... Read More
Taking inflight entertainment to the next level
News / Technology
Taking inflight entertainment to the next level
By Marisa Garcia | October 3, 2017
From biometrics to virtual reality, inflight entertainment systems companies are stretching the limits... Read More
Inflight wifi could be a $130 billion market by 2035
News / Technology
Inflight wifi could be a $130 billion market by 2035
By Marisa Garcia | October 2, 2017
The London School of Economics has made a strong business case for the future of Inflight Connectivity... Read More
Amadeus wants to train your environment to take care of you
News / Technology
Amadeus wants to train your environment to take care of you
By Michele McDonald | September 27, 2017
Julien Clausse’s job title conveys some sense of where Amadeus wants to go with his department. As... Read More
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