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.

Time is of the essence - travel app speeds vary greatly for leading brands
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Time is of the essence - travel app speeds vary greatly for leading brands
By Kevin May | April 25, 2017
The humble travel app faces huge challenges when competing in the world of consumer shopping and... Read More
Data is driving the next wave of mobile-first travel insurance
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Data is driving the next wave of mobile-first travel insurance
By Sponsored Content | April 25, 2017
Evolving a business to address travelers' needs doesn't have a start and end date - it’s a constant... Read More
Hoteliers get the message that admin can be automated
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Hoteliers get the message that admin can be automated
By Viewpoints | April 24, 2017
Hospitality and technology have long been awkward bedfellows. Whereas other industries have been able... Read More
Startup Pitch - DistancesBetween tackles India's door-to-door dilemma
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Startup Pitch - DistancesBetween tackles India's door-to-door dilemma
By Martin Cowen | April 24, 2017
Door-to-door or multimodal travel search is an engineering challenge which requires the seamless... Read More
British Airways parent invests in Esplorio and VChain
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British Airways parent invests in Esplorio and VChain
By Kevin May | April 24, 2017
A trip-sharing service and a blockchain customer data business are two startups on the receiving end... Read More
Blockchain to the rescue?
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Blockchain to the rescue?
By Viewpoints | April 21, 2017
There are many pain points in the travel process, impacting consumers, suppliers, intermediaries and... Read More
Travelsky financials show stronger growth in 2016 than western peers
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Travelsky financials show stronger growth in 2016 than western peers
By Martin Cowen | April 21, 2017
Travelsky's 2016 annual report highlights the scale of the business and the range of services it is... Read More
Voice getting louder in travel search and it's all about brand
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Voice getting louder in travel search and it's all about brand
By Linda Fox | April 21, 2017
Travel searches by voice are on the up according to some figures from Microsoft-owned Bing Ads. The... Read More
Freebird flies with $5 million as it eyes expansion in corporate travel
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Freebird flies with $5 million as it eyes expansion in corporate travel
By Linda Fox | April 19, 2017
Freebird, a startup to help travellers rebook flights following disruption, has received a fresh cash... Read More
Yatra survey shows strong demand for summer travel
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Yatra survey shows strong demand for summer travel
By Martin Cowen | April 18, 2017
Yatra has surveyed 5,000 Indian travellers about their summer holiday plans and found that more of... Read More
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 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
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Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More