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.

DataArt Question Time event: Digital transformation in travel
By Kevin May | May 4, 2017
Travel brands have to accept that change is a constant rather than a one-off, as they bid to ride the... Read More
Apps still on the up in travel with more bookings than via mobile web
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Apps still on the up in travel with more bookings than via mobile web
By Linda Fox | May 4, 2017
Despite the consensus that the mobile web would be the way forward, applications continue to hold... Read More
Four ways wearable tech could benefit travel companies and customers
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Four ways wearable tech could benefit travel companies and customers
By Nick Vivion | May 4, 2017
There's a new wearable revolution afoot, and it's got nothing to do with your wrist. It's called... Read More
Hotel management tech provider RoomChecking attracts €750,000
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Hotel management tech provider RoomChecking attracts €750,000
By Kevin May | May 1, 2017
Communications and system management service RoomChecking has raised a €750,000 funding round from a... Read More
Didi completes $5.5 billion raise, Gett gets Juno
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Didi completes $5.5 billion raise, Gett gets Juno
By Martin Cowen | April 28, 2017
More multi-digit deals in the global taxi app sector, the biggest of which is China's Didi closing a... Read More
MiStay on Android devices, Upside launches app for Apple devices, and more...
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MiStay on Android devices, Upside launches app for Apple devices, and more...
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2017
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel devices in April 2017. Friday 28 April... Read More
Adobe identifies AR, VR and wearables as travel trends to watch
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Adobe identifies AR, VR and wearables as travel trends to watch
By Michele McDonald | April 27, 2017
Augmented and virtual reality, along with wearable technology, will be the new travel industry... Read More
Airlines are struggling with the transition to one-on-one customer messaging
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Airlines are struggling with the transition to one-on-one customer messaging
By Sponsored Content | April 26, 2017
One year ago at its F8 Conference, Facebook announced that it was opening its Messenger platform,... Read More
Startup Pitch - Storytrail gives you a host for your video guide
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Startup Pitch - Storytrail gives you a host for your video guide
By Kevin May | April 26, 2017
Storytrail claims it is the "world’s first platform of video city guides" - inevitably raising the... Read More
Amadeus stakes claim to first virtual reality search and booking service
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Amadeus stakes claim to first virtual reality search and booking service
By Kevin May | April 25, 2017
Virtual reality will help travel companies become the "next generation retailers" - that's the... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More