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.

Move over Pikachu, Google is ready to Tango with travel
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Move over Pikachu, Google is ready to Tango with travel
By Marisa Garcia | August 12, 2016
Silicon Valley’s San Jose Airport has taken the notion of navigating the terminal one step further by... Read More
Routehappy rethinks pricing as airlines embrace TripAdvisor flight reviews
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Routehappy rethinks pricing as airlines embrace TripAdvisor flight reviews
By Marisa Garcia | August 11, 2016
Routehappy has announced that it will introduce pay-as-you-go subscriptions for its Scores & Amenities... Read More
Amadeus chimes in on hotel messaging trend with Zingle tie-up
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Amadeus chimes in on hotel messaging trend with Zingle tie-up
By Linda Fox | August 10, 2016
Amadeus has unveiled a partnership with mobile messaging specialist Zingle to enable hotel guests and... Read More
UX upgrades designed for marketers could also satisfy DOT accessibility demands
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UX upgrades designed for marketers could also satisfy DOT accessibility demands
By Marisa Garcia | August 10, 2016
The US Department Of Transportation deadline for website accessibility compliance has come and gone... Read More
Marriott's lifestyle brand partners with Startup Grind
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Marriott's lifestyle brand partners with Startup Grind
By Juliana Shallcross | August 10, 2016
Marriott International's lifestyle brand AC Hotels is courting entrepreneurs with preferred pricing on... Read More
Zanadu opens VR concept store, confirms new investment
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Zanadu opens VR concept store, confirms new investment
By Martin Cowen | August 9, 2016
Chinese luxury travel and lifestyle brand Zanadu has opened what it claims is not only the world's... Read More
Fully integrating offer and order management can fast track IATA's NDC vision
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Fully integrating offer and order management can fast track IATA's NDC vision
By Sponsored Content | August 9, 2016
The NDC vision is to enable an offer management system to present the right offer, to the right... Read More
Delta compensates passengers for systems meltdown - a sign of things to come?
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Delta compensates passengers for systems meltdown - a sign of things to come?
By Marisa Garcia | August 9, 2016
After attributing a massive worldwide failure of its systems on Monday to an overnight power outage,... Read More
Corporate travel tech takeaways from GBTA, according to TripBAM
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Corporate travel tech takeaways from GBTA, according to TripBAM
By Viewpoints | August 9, 2016
Last month's GBTA Convention in Denver was an informative mix of the familiar and the fresh, with... Read More
Travel advisory update - the latest fraud techniques
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Travel advisory update - the latest fraud techniques
By Viewpoints | August 8, 2016
The fall season ushers in a time of year filled with new beginnings, holidays and tradition. But it is... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More