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.

Sygic takes majority share of Tripomatic, rebrands its travel app
News / Technology
Sygic takes majority share of Tripomatic, rebrands its travel app
By Sean O'Neil | April 27, 2016
Sygic, a maker of mobile navigation apps, took a 51% equity stake in Tripomatic, a Czech... Read More
Loco2 launches app and adverts
News / Technology
Loco2 launches app and adverts
By Martin Cowen | April 26, 2016
European rail booking specialist Loco2 has followed up its recent redesign with its first ever... Read More
In this Twitter chat, you can ask Expedia how its search works
Webinars / Technology
In this Twitter chat, you can ask Expedia how its search works
By PhocusWire | April 25, 2016
Have you ever wondered what drives the search results for a query on Expedia? It's time for answers...... Read More
Google's sponsored ads remain a mystery to many Brits
News / Technology
Google's sponsored ads remain a mystery to many Brits
By Martin Cowen | April 25, 2016
The UK government's annual look at media use and attitudes offers an array of insights and... Read More
Hotel owners ignore analytics at their peril
News / Technology
Hotel owners ignore analytics at their peril
By Kevin May | April 22, 2016
Hoteliers (and others in the travel industry) stand to lose out on making the most of their... Read More
The who, where and why on Millennials and travel [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
The who, where and why on Millennials and travel [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | April 22, 2016
It's hard not to get a bit tired of hearing about Millennials and the importance of marketing to them.... Read More
Uber and Lyft continue to overshadow taxis and rentals in business travel
News / Technology
Uber and Lyft continue to overshadow taxis and rentals in business travel
By Linda Fox | April 21, 2016
Certify produces a quarterly report on business travel spending trends and in recent months has... Read More
Cabify raises $120 million, plots further Latin America expansion
News / Technology
Cabify raises $120 million, plots further Latin America expansion
By Linda Fox | April 20, 2016
Cabify has closed an eyebrow-raising $120m investment round, led by Japan-based ecommerce company... Read More
Move along tourists as Airbnb campaigns for the local experience
News / Technology
Move along tourists as Airbnb campaigns for the local experience
By Linda Fox | April 20, 2016
Airbnb says personalisation is at the heart of its updated mobile application launched this week... Read More
Ixigo upgrades cab meta with crazy tech
News / Technology
Ixigo upgrades cab meta with crazy tech
By Martin Cowen | April 20, 2016
The latest innovation from India's travel search platform Ixigo enables users of its taxi cab meta... Read More
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