Travel Industry Technology Trends

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the intersection of travel, tourism and hospitality with technology, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more.

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.

Ryanair adds voice search, Lanseria checks in with SITA, and more...
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Ryanair adds voice search, Lanseria checks in with SITA, and more...
By PhocusWire | August 3, 2017
This is a roundup of product news and announcements related to travel devices in August 2017. Tuesday... Read More
Didi adds another piece to its global jigsaw with Taxify tie-up
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Didi adds another piece to its global jigsaw with Taxify tie-up
By Martin Cowen | August 2, 2017
China's taxi app giant Didi Chuxing has announced an investment in and strategic partnership with... Read More
Polarsteps raises €900,000 for recruitment drive and product development
News / Technology
Polarsteps raises €900,000 for recruitment drive and product development
By Linda Fox | August 2, 2017
Polarsteps, an app for tracking trips, has raised €900,000 in funding from Netherlands based... Read More
Google Play: a ground-up app approach works best
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Google Play: a ground-up app approach works best
By Sponsored Content | August 1, 2017
Jeena James has, all things considered, a pretty important job to do at Google. As global head of... Read More
Phocuswright Conference 2017 - Florida
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Phocuswright Conference 2017 - Florida
By PhocusWire | July 31, 2017
Hear all the latest predictions for travel at the Phocuswright Conference.  Time after time,... Read More
Booking.com makes Edinburgh mobile, Mobilise partners with iPass, and more...
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Booking.com makes Edinburgh mobile, Mobilise partners with iPass, and more...
By PhocusWire | July 31, 2017
This is a roundup of product news and announcements related to travel devices in July 2017. Monday... Read More
Travel's reactive customer service model is broken - let’s kill it
News / Technology
Travel's reactive customer service model is broken - let’s kill it
By Marisa Garcia | July 28, 2017
A survey published by Engine, a service design consultancy, shows that the airline industry has... Read More
Digitalisation is the answer for airlines
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Digitalisation is the answer for airlines
By Viewpoints | July 28, 2017
The airline industry is at an interesting crossroads, and recently has been in the press more than... Read More
Europe "not working" for Travelzoo as deals dry up
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Europe "not working" for Travelzoo as deals dry up
By Martin Cowen | July 28, 2017
Deals publisher Travelzoo has managed to add more members in the second quarter of the year but the... Read More
Wifi now in top three factors making passengers switch airline
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Wifi now in top three factors making passengers switch airline
By Marisa Garcia | July 26, 2017
Global mobile satellite communications firm, Inmarsat, has published the result of its annual inflight... Read More
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