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.

Cleartrip books into hotel IT sector
News / Technology
Cleartrip books into hotel IT sector
By Martin Cowen | May 31, 2016
Indian OTA Cleartrip has invested an undisclosed sum in Calcutta-based hotel IT business... Read More
Howzat invests in upgrade bidding app Seatfrog
News / Technology
Howzat invests in upgrade bidding app Seatfrog
By Martin Cowen | May 31, 2016
Seatfrog, an Australian app which allows passengers to bid for upgrades on flights, has picked up... Read More
Listen up, Grandad, messaging is the new talking
News / Technology
Listen up, Grandad, messaging is the new talking
By Viewpoints | May 27, 2016
The year is 2050 and the Gen X’ers of today are giving their grandchildren a history lesson in obscure... Read More
SITA eyes up future tech to solve air industry challenges
News / Technology
SITA eyes up future tech to solve air industry challenges
By Linda Fox | May 27, 2016
SITA has unveiled a number of demos it is working on with the aim of improving the passenger... Read More
TripAdvisor dances with Google Play, Amadeus customizes for BCG, and more...
News / Technology
TripAdvisor dances with Google Play, Amadeus customizes for BCG, and more...
By PhocusWire | May 27, 2016
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
Skyscanner rolls out flight search chat bot for Facebook Messenger
News / Technology
Skyscanner rolls out flight search chat bot for Facebook Messenger
By Sean O'Neil | May 26, 2016
Users of Facebook Messenger (or people who go to Skyscanner's Facebook page and send it a private... Read More
Volkswagen invests $300 million in Gett
News / Technology
Volkswagen invests $300 million in Gett
By Martin Cowen | May 26, 2016
Car makers are becoming increasingly involved in what used to be the taxi app sector, with Gett and... Read More
Removing friction at the airport using mobile and blockchain
News / Technology
Removing friction at the airport using mobile and blockchain
By Linda Fox | May 25, 2016
SITA Lab has begun researching how blockchain might be used to improve how passengers are identified... Read More
Machines are in, as passengers seek self-service technology throughout the journey
News / Technology
Machines are in, as passengers seek self-service technology throughout the journey
By Linda Fox | May 25, 2016
Self-service is in and human interaction is out -- or at least that's the case when it comes to... Read More
Desktop still rules online travel in Singapore
News / Technology
Desktop still rules online travel in Singapore
By Martin Cowen | May 23, 2016
Desktop is by far the dominant channel in Singapore for searching and booking travel, according to... Read More
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