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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.

FatMap gets £1.9 million funding for mapping outdoor activities
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FatMap gets £1.9 million funding for mapping outdoor activities
By Kevin May | July 12, 2016
An institutional round to the tune of almost £2 million is in the hands of FatMap, a 3D mapping... Read More
Google adds airfare tracking, hotel deal spotting, and filters to its metasearch
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Google adds airfare tracking, hotel deal spotting, and filters to its metasearch
By Sean O'Neil | July 12, 2016
Google has begun adding a few tricks to its flights and hotels metasearch on both desktop and mobile.... Read More
TrustYou buys Checkmate (updated)
News / Technology
TrustYou buys Checkmate (updated)
By Martin Cowen | July 12, 2016
TrustYou, the guest feedback platform, has bought Checkmate, the real-time messaging service, for an... Read More
Asia and Apple dominate in-app spending
News / Technology
Asia and Apple dominate in-app spending
By Martin Cowen | July 11, 2016
A general study from AppsFlyer into  in-app spending shows a big difference between Android and iOS... Read More
Didi uses big data and biometrics in new safety push
News / Technology
Didi uses big data and biometrics in new safety push
By Martin Cowen | July 8, 2016
Didi has announced a range of measures designed to improve the safety of drivers and riders as the... Read More
App use study casts shadow over Facebook Messenger
News / Technology
App use study casts shadow over Facebook Messenger
By Martin Cowen | July 8, 2016
A global report from SimilarWeb, looking at the amount of time people spend on messaging apps, is a... Read More
Travel industry wish-list for tech and mobile [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Travel industry wish-list for tech and mobile [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | July 6, 2016
Executives across the industry clearly have hopes as to where they want their brand to be, not least... Read More
Google goes deep on mobile search and booking behaviour
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Google goes deep on mobile search and booking behaviour
By Kevin May | July 5, 2016
Search giant Google and research house TNS have combined forces to examine the role of mobile in... Read More
Making online travel content for users in micro-moments
News / Technology
Making online travel content for users in micro-moments
By Viewpoints | July 4, 2016
Google's cleverly devised notion of ‘micro-moments’ poses interesting challenges for travel agents who... Read More
Cyber security moves up the airline agenda as threats are no longer an if
News / Technology
Cyber security moves up the airline agenda as threats are no longer an if
By Linda Fox | July 4, 2016
Airlines are making cyber security a higher priority with 91% planning to invest in programs over the... Read More
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