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.

The great loyalty rate debate
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The great loyalty rate debate
By Viewpoints | January 17, 2017
2016 was the year of 'the loyalty wars', the battle of the century between online travel agencies and... Read More
Travel buyers prioritise mobile as technology budgets increase
News / Technology
Travel buyers prioritise mobile as technology budgets increase
By Kevin May | January 17, 2017
Those organising travel services on behalf of major corporations still consider mobile as the biggest... Read More
In-flight wifi matures as two out of five available seat miles offer connections
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In-flight wifi matures as two out of five available seat miles offer connections
By Kevin May | January 13, 2017
If 2016 was the year in which the early adopting airlines completed their roll-outs of wifi, then 2017... Read More
Changi Airport investing $50 million in incubator programme
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Changi Airport investing $50 million in incubator programme
By Linda Fox | January 13, 2017
Singapore's Changi Airport has unveiled a five-year programme called Living Lab which will allow live... Read More
Startup pitch: Aviva IQ gives Airbnb hosts a helping hand
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Startup pitch: Aviva IQ gives Airbnb hosts a helping hand
By Kevin May | January 13, 2017
Since its beta launch in late-2016, at the Airbnb Open in Los Angeles, Aviva IQ, has been tapped to... Read More
APAC hoteliers have four new trends to consider
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APAC hoteliers have four new trends to consider
By Martin Cowen | January 12, 2017
Sabre has released another megatrends report, this time looking at what hotels can learn from consumer... Read More
17 hotel marketing trends for 2017 [INFOGRAPHIC]
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17 hotel marketing trends for 2017 [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | January 12, 2017
Hotel marketing specialist Net Affinity has come up with its 17 big trends for 2017. The insight from... Read More
Generation Z wants to interact with digital ads
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Generation Z wants to interact with digital ads
By Martin Cowen | January 11, 2017
Kantar Millward Brown has released what it claims is the first global research into how Generation Z... Read More
Can Lufthansa bring a smile to passengers via digital personalisation?
News / Technology
Can Lufthansa bring a smile to passengers via digital personalisation?
By Linda Fox | January 11, 2017
Lufthansa has been developing a number of prototypes aimed at improving the customer experience at the... Read More
CWT to shut Worldmate travel concierge mobile app
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CWT to shut Worldmate travel concierge mobile app
By Kevin May | January 11, 2017
Carlson Wagonlit Travel will close its Worldmate mobile itinerary management service, four years after... Read More
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