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.

Yatra launches Facebook Messenger bot
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Yatra launches Facebook Messenger bot
By Martin Cowen | July 4, 2016
Yatra has launched what it claims is the first Facebook Messenger chatbot in the Indian online travel... Read More
Cracking the code for programmatic
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Cracking the code for programmatic
By Viewpoints | July 4, 2016
Programmatic technology allows marketers to efficiently bid and place ads using data, enabling them to... Read More
Skioo raises $6.1 million to expand ski resort ancillary sales
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Skioo raises $6.1 million to expand ski resort ancillary sales
By Kevin May | July 4, 2016
Just nine months after securing a $1.5 million round, Skioo has skied into another investment round of... Read More
What CMOs need to hear about chatbots
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What CMOs need to hear about chatbots
By Viewpoints | July 1, 2016
They promise a convenient, one-to-one conversation with customers, but what are the considerations for... Read More
The personal information business travellers might trade for a better experience
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The personal information business travellers might trade for a better experience
By Linda Fox | June 30, 2016
Opinion continues to be divided about whether travellers are happy to share personal data if it... Read More
Kayak debuts an ambitious Facebook Messenger bot
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Kayak debuts an ambitious Facebook Messenger bot
By Sean O'Neil | June 29, 2016
In the past five weeks, online travel companies have been rolling out their bots for Facebook... Read More
Uber China morphs into end-to-end travel app
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Uber China morphs into end-to-end travel app
By Martin Cowen | June 29, 2016
Uber China has launched a new initiative, "Uber + Travel", which increases the number of travel... Read More
what3words charts new territory with $8.5 million in funding
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what3words charts new territory with $8.5 million in funding
By Linda Fox | June 29, 2016
what3words, a platform that replaces traditional addresses with three words, has received $8.5m in... Read More
Starwood expands keyless, OYO targets corporates on app, and more...
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Starwood expands keyless, OYO targets corporates on app, and more...
By PhocusWire | June 28, 2016
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
One travel brand thinks it can resurrect the independent social network
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One travel brand thinks it can resurrect the independent social network
By Kevin May | June 28, 2016
Between the late-2000s and around 2012, countless travel startups tried (and failed) to create their... Read More
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