Travel Industry Technology Trends

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the intersection of travel, tourism and hospitality with technology, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more.

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.

Meet me on mobile: Tips for travel brands to reach on-the-go consumers
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Meet me on mobile: Tips for travel brands to reach on-the-go consumers
By Daniele Beccari | December 4, 2016
Travelers have an old adage that “half the journey is getting there.” While “getting there” was never... Read More
"Shopping coming to Instagram" - what this means for hotels and travel marketers
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"Shopping coming to Instagram" - what this means for hotels and travel marketers
By Viewpoints | December 2, 2016
With that simple headline, commerce arrived on one of the world's most engaging visual platforms. An... Read More
Dublin tries a data scientist approach to travel hackathons
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Dublin tries a data scientist approach to travel hackathons
By Viewpoints | December 1, 2016
November's Travel Meets Big Data event at Trinity College, Dublin, was a mix of a data analytics... Read More
FIndMyStay spots gaps in India's online accommodation market
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FIndMyStay spots gaps in India's online accommodation market
By Martin Cowen | November 30, 2016
India's FindMyStay believes that the merger of MakeMyTrip and Ibibo Group creates an even bigger... Read More
Mobile app startups - DayPass, PlanChat, Spot
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Mobile app startups - DayPass, PlanChat, Spot
By PhocusWire | November 30, 2016
This is a regular roundup of some of the latest mobile application startup launches in travel covering... Read More
Goibibo dials payments for hotels, TripIt rates flights, and more...
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Goibibo dials payments for hotels, TripIt rates flights, and more...
By PhocusWire | November 29, 2016
This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
Trip Tap Toe receives funding for marketing and recruitment
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Trip Tap Toe receives funding for marketing and recruitment
By Linda Fox | November 24, 2016
Trip Tap Toe, a New Delhi-based travel portal has received investment from a private investor in... Read More
Ctrip creates travel investment fund with Baidu Capital
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Ctrip creates travel investment fund with Baidu Capital
By Martin Cowen | November 23, 2016
Jenny Wu, who has been in charge of Ctrip's investments over the past few years as its chief strategy... Read More
Thomson and Aeromexico latest to join the chatbot army
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Thomson and Aeromexico latest to join the chatbot army
By Linda Fox | November 23, 2016
Thomson is claiming a first with the launch of its virtual assistant using IBM's Cloud platform and... Read More
Singing from the same songsheet? Airbnb Trips versus the current chart-toppers
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Singing from the same songsheet? Airbnb Trips versus the current chart-toppers
By Martin Cowen | November 22, 2016
The deafening buzz around Airbnb Trips means that established experiential economy brands such as... Read More
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