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.

All about data as voice calls by mobile device drop
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All about data as voice calls by mobile device drop
By Linda Fox | October 3, 2016
A few slides here on where UK consumers are in terms of mobile. Headline findings from the Deloitte... Read More
TripAdvisor's WeChat account victimized by zombie influencers [UPDATED]
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TripAdvisor's WeChat account victimized by zombie influencers [UPDATED]
By Sean O'Neil | September 30, 2016
WeChat, the messaging service mainly used in China, has more than 700 million monthly active users,... Read More
Echo in hotel rooms, HotelTonight gives Perks, and more...
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Echo in hotel rooms, HotelTonight gives Perks, and more...
By PhocusWire | September 29, 2016
This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
How will advances in payments tech drive value for the travel industry? [VIDEO]
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How will advances in payments tech drive value for the travel industry? [VIDEO]
By Sponsored Content | September 28, 2016
Uber has redefined the B2C payment experience for consumers and, over time, that expectation of... Read More
Booking.com scraps standalone Booking Now late hotel app
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Booking.com scraps standalone Booking Now late hotel app
By Kevin May | September 26, 2016
Booking.com has axed its Booking Now mobile app after 20 months in service, although it says... Read More
Airports looking at apps for non-aeronautical revenues
News / Technology
Airports looking at apps for non-aeronautical revenues
By Martin Cowen | September 26, 2016
SITA's annual look at airport IT trends reveals airports are increasingly interested in looking to... Read More
Sygic navigates its way into virtual reality landscape
News / Technology
Sygic navigates its way into virtual reality landscape
By Linda Fox | September 23, 2016
Navigation specialist Sygic is claiming a first with the launch of its virtual reality travel... Read More
Three slides that (kind of) show the current state of online travel
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Three slides that (kind of) show the current state of online travel
By Linda Fox | September 22, 2016
The three Cs of mobile - connection, convenience and context - and how they relate to online travel... Read More
Travelport Digital synchs Locomote with MTT
News / Technology
Travelport Digital synchs Locomote with MTT
By Martin Cowen | September 22, 2016
Travelport is ramping up not only the international presence of its Australian corporate travel... Read More
HotelBeds and What Now create app to give hotels revenue from activities
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HotelBeds and What Now create app to give hotels revenue from activities
By Kevin May | September 20, 2016
HotelBeds Group will use a partnership with travel startup What Now to push mobile apps and... Read More
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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