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.

In-destination piques Booking.com interest
News / Technology
In-destination piques Booking.com interest
By Martin Cowen | July 17, 2017
Booking.com is launching a consumer-facing PR campaign around what happens during the first 24 hours... Read More
Are hotel brand dotcoms the new Amazon?
News / Technology
Are hotel brand dotcoms the new Amazon?
By Viewpoints | July 14, 2017
Here’s the great news for hoteliers: travelers love you more than you know. NB This is a viewpoint by... Read More
No slowdown in APAC mobile growth, India leads charge
News / Technology
No slowdown in APAC mobile growth, India leads charge
By Martin Cowen | July 14, 2017
Criteo has linked up with Euromonitor International for a report which shows that the growth of mobile... Read More
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Webinars / Technology
2017 China Airline Distribution Conference - Breaking the Barrier
By Linda Fox | July 14, 2017
China’s airline industry is growing at a rapid pace and facing multiple challenges: the expanding... Read More
Best SEO practices for travel brands differ from other industries
News / Technology
Best SEO practices for travel brands differ from other industries
By Marisa Garcia | July 14, 2017
Searchmetrics has published a new study on travel industry-specific search ranking factors that might... Read More
Inflight wifi tipping point by 2022
News / Technology
Inflight wifi tipping point by 2022
By Martin Cowen | July 12, 2017
UK researcher house Juniper believes that more than half the world's commercial aviation fleet will be... Read More
HITEC review - three hospitality tech businesses to watch
News / Technology
HITEC review - three hospitality tech businesses to watch
By Viewpoints | July 11, 2017
HITEC celebrated its 45th birthday this year and its flagship conference, held this year in Toronto,... Read More
Digital habits drive tech innovation at Copenhagen Airport
News / Technology
Digital habits drive tech innovation at Copenhagen Airport
By Marisa Garcia | July 11, 2017
The digital habits of Danes account for Copenhagen Airport’s drive to introduce new technologies to... Read More
2017 Phocus Forward, The Year Ahead in Digital Travel
Webinars / Technology
2017 Phocus Forward, The Year Ahead in Digital Travel
By PhocusWire | July 10, 2017
Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN) and Phocuswright  have published research on the changes you can... Read More
Thomson brings multi-user VR experience to new concept store
News / Technology
Thomson brings multi-user VR experience to new concept store
By Martin Cowen | July 10, 2017
Thomson has added a new concept store to its 600-strong retail estate in the UK which includes the use... Read More
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