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.

Ola finds a way with Google to open up rural India
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Ola finds a way with Google to open up rural India
By Martin Cowen | May 18, 2017
India's biggest taxi app Ola is hoping to get a lot bigger, linking up with Google to launch a... Read More
EasyJet is replacing digital front end
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EasyJet is replacing digital front end
By Michele McDonald | May 17, 2017
EasyJet reported a total loss before tax of £236 million for the six months ending March 31. It... Read More
Yatra lifts marketing spend by 46% in a year
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Yatra lifts marketing spend by 46% in a year
By Martin Cowen | May 17, 2017
Yatra.com has reported its full-year results to end-March, confirming that it is growing strongly in... Read More
Tiqets secures $17 million, eyes global expansion
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Tiqets secures $17 million, eyes global expansion
By Martin Cowen | May 17, 2017
Amsterdam-based ticketing platform Tiqets has picked up $17 million in funding and will use the cash... Read More
Very slowly, British travellers start to engage with bots
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Very slowly, British travellers start to engage with bots
By Martin Cowen | May 16, 2017
A Kayak.co.uk study into the British traveller reveals some long-term grains of optimism when it comes... Read More
Mobile tech can help car rental brands compete with app-based disruptors
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Mobile tech can help car rental brands compete with app-based disruptors
By Viewpoints | May 16, 2017
Finding our way around has become the most universal task conducted on smartphones. According to Pew... Read More
Delta tests facial recognition technology to speed bag checking
News / Technology
Delta tests facial recognition technology to speed bag checking
By Michele McDonald | May 15, 2017
Delta Air Lines is testing whether facial recognition technology can speed the bag-checking process.... Read More
Emirates - more passengers, more mobile bookings, less profit
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Emirates - more passengers, more mobile bookings, less profit
By Martin Cowen | May 12, 2017
Emirates Group - comprising the eponymous airline and Dnata, a mix of airport, ground handling and... Read More
Personalisation and metasearch: in summary
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Personalisation and metasearch: in summary
By Sponsored Content | May 12, 2017
Metasearch is an intuitive product that generates a foundation of trust through its inherent... Read More
Biometric green light proposed to ease chaos of in-flight laptop ban
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Biometric green light proposed to ease chaos of in-flight laptop ban
By Marisa Garcia | May 11, 2017
Reports that the laptop ban on select flights to the US may soon be extended has raised further... Read More
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