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.

WeChat and destinations - hundreds of millions of users but only thousands of views
News / Technology
WeChat and destinations - hundreds of millions of users but only thousands of views
By Martin Cowen | April 18, 2017
Chinese users of WeChat are more likely to read posts from airlines and cruise companies than... Read More
Mobile app startups: Zeeno, Overnight and SpeechCode
News / Technology
Mobile app startups: Zeeno, Overnight and SpeechCode
By PhocusWire | April 13, 2017
This is a regular roundup of some of the latest mobile application startup launches in travel covering... Read More
What you need to know about tech demands of streaming content in hotels
News / Technology
What you need to know about tech demands of streaming content in hotels
By Viewpoints | April 13, 2017
Trade show season for the hospitality industry is underway, with several technology events on the... Read More
Optimising payment options can increase conversions
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Optimising payment options can increase conversions
By Sponsored Content | April 13, 2017
Payments are universally understood - choose your payment method, click to buy, and voilà. The success... Read More
Ola adds an in-house tours and activities option for customers
News / Technology
Ola adds an in-house tours and activities option for customers
By Martin Cowen | April 13, 2017
Indian taxi app Ola will train its drivers to become tour guides as part of a tie-up with tourism... Read More
Lyft signs off on $600 million cap-raise
News / Technology
Lyft signs off on $600 million cap-raise
By Kevin May | April 12, 2017
Car-sharing service Lyft has secured a $600 million investment round, bringing its total so far -... Read More
Hotels and newspapers: still together after all these years
News / Technology
Hotels and newspapers: still together after all these years
By Michele McDonald | April 12, 2017
In 1927, the Hotel Statler in Boston became one of the first to offer complimentary newspapers to its... Read More
Not just pre-trip - hotel uses drone to showcase resort once guests are in
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Not just pre-trip - hotel uses drone to showcase resort once guests are in
By Kevin May | April 12, 2017
It's the kind of drone initiative that wouldn't work so well for a city hotel, or one without much... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO - Major benefits of a travel and expense management system
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WEBINAR VIDEO - Major benefits of a travel and expense management system
By PhocusWire | April 11, 2017
A business traveler's most consistent gripe is doing his or her expenses at the end of the trip. It... Read More
The impact of emerging technology on corporate travel
News / Technology
The impact of emerging technology on corporate travel
By Linda Fox | April 10, 2017
Egencia has been taking a look at how technology such as artificial intelligence will effect the... Read More
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