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.

Tracking and in-app messaging grab Advito's attention
News / Technology
Tracking and in-app messaging grab Advito's attention
By Martin Cowen | June 20, 2016
Advito's latest update to its 2016 Industry Forecast brings traveller tracking and in-app messaging to... Read More
Trends in last-minute Indian mobile hotel bookings [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
Trends in last-minute Indian mobile hotel bookings [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | June 20, 2016
The same-day (most have now evolved to "late") booking sector has arguably seen its busiest market in... Read More
Digital should serve the guest, not take over
News / Technology
Digital should serve the guest, not take over
By Martin Cowen | June 17, 2016
"Digital hospitality" can cover everything from robots and reputation management, but technology is... Read More
Majority of travellers claim they prefer booking on a mobile device
News / Technology
Majority of travellers claim they prefer booking on a mobile device
By Kevin May | June 17, 2016
Is mobile search and booking really at the point where consumers prefer it to a tablet or desktop... Read More
Real-time destination action - tickets on a mobile as you approach an attraction
News / Technology
Real-time destination action - tickets on a mobile as you approach an attraction
By Kevin May | June 16, 2016
Tours and activities web service Musement will now automatically alert visitors with an offer or... Read More
IBM and Gogo predict turbulence with detection algorithms and connected aircraft
News / Technology
IBM and Gogo predict turbulence with detection algorithms and connected aircraft
By Martin Cowen | June 16, 2016
IBM's The Weather Company has linked up with Gogo Business Aviation to address the problem of... Read More
Watch out, Uber: Didi Chuxing completes $7.3 billion round [update]
News / Technology
Watch out, Uber: Didi Chuxing completes $7.3 billion round [update]
By Sean O'Neil | June 15, 2016
The world's biggest ride-hailing companies, US-based Uber and China-based Didi Chuxing, are smashing... Read More
Allo, can Google have your attention please, travel execs…
News / Technology
Allo, can Google have your attention please, travel execs…
By Viewpoints | June 15, 2016
Most of us will remember the Apple app store debuting in 2008, Passbook being announced in 2012, and... Read More
Required: one mobile app to rule them all and a touch of virtual reality
News / Technology
Required: one mobile app to rule them all and a touch of virtual reality
By Kevin May | June 13, 2016
More than half of travellers would like a mobile app that covers every aspect of their transportation... Read More
To affinity and beyond as Amadeus search technology evolves
News / Technology
To affinity and beyond as Amadeus search technology evolves
By Linda Fox | June 13, 2016
When you're up against not only Google but also all the other potential competitors for traveller... Read More
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