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.

Voice already making an impact on search says Google
News / Technology
Voice already making an impact on search says Google
By Linda Fox | June 27, 2017
Consumers say they search more than ever since the advent of voice search on mobile according to... Read More
Airline passengers like the sound of biometrics but privacy still a concern
News / Technology
Airline passengers like the sound of biometrics but privacy still a concern
By Linda Fox | June 27, 2017
Take-aways from the latest passenger survey from SITA include the increasing popularity of biometrics.... Read More
Priceline Group goes into BAT
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Priceline Group goes into BAT
By Sponsored Content | June 26, 2017
One of the many reasons why Priceline Group has become the biggest  travel business in the world by... Read More
Payments: airlines’ under-appreciated, under-leveraged asset
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Payments: airlines’ under-appreciated, under-leveraged asset
By Sponsored Content | June 26, 2017
Payments are one of the airline industry’s most potent tools to increase direct distribution, grow... Read More
Travel and expense tech firms merge to take on Concur
News / Technology
Travel and expense tech firms merge to take on Concur
By Linda Fox | June 26, 2017
Travel and expense technology companies Certify, Nexonia, ExpenseWatch and Tallie have merged to... Read More
Altran looks to bring more automation to in-flight service
News / Technology
Altran looks to bring more automation to in-flight service
By Marisa Garcia | June 23, 2017
Engineering solutions firm Altran has demonstrated its vision of a digital future for aviation which... Read More
Uber moves to mend fences with drivers, allowing in-app tipping
News / Technology
Uber moves to mend fences with drivers, allowing in-app tipping
By Michele McDonald | June 22, 2017
Uber is making a long sought-after change to its mobile app, allowing customers to tip within the Uber... Read More
LocusLabs takes the challenge of mapping the Great Indoors
News / Technology
LocusLabs takes the challenge of mapping the Great Indoors
By Michele McDonald | June 21, 2017
Campbell Kennedy has been known to push a baby stroller over every navigable inch of an airport, but... Read More
Seeing the potential for synching voice search with images
News / Technology
Seeing the potential for synching voice search with images
By Viewpoints | June 21, 2017
The technology space has never been more electrifying. Humanity is now in the heat of a revolution... Read More
What to expect from the travel industry in 2017
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What to expect from the travel industry in 2017
By PhocusWire | June 20, 2017
The webinar described below has already taken place. Register here to view the recorded replay... Read More
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More