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.

These aren't the hotel staff you're looking for... Move along
News / Technology
These aren't the hotel staff you're looking for... Move along
By Kevin May | March 9, 2016
Alongside augmented reality, robots in the travel industry seems to be one of the big discussion... Read More
Hotel Internet Services raises $7.5 million, plots acquisitions
News / Technology
Hotel Internet Services raises $7.5 million, plots acquisitions
By Kevin May | March 8, 2016
Technology provider Hotel Internet Services has secured a $7.5 million investment round and access to... Read More
End of an era - InterRail planning finds a home online
News / Technology
End of an era - InterRail planning finds a home online
By Kevin May | March 8, 2016
For many it is still a rite of passage amongst young European travellers - the month-long jaunt around... Read More
TripMyDream scoops Lastminute.com investment
News / Technology
TripMyDream scoops Lastminute.com investment
By Martin Cowen | March 8, 2016
Lastminute.com group has named Ukraine-based meta TripMyDream as winner of the travel startup... Read More
Airport experience and digital travel by 2018 [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
Airport experience and digital travel by 2018 [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | March 8, 2016
The mobile device is overhauling the travel industry to the extent that within two years the passenger... Read More
Using mobile devices for travel still looks like a young person's game
News / Technology
Using mobile devices for travel still looks like a young person's game
By Kevin May | March 7, 2016
A sizeable study in Australia has found that the younger generation is leading the charge of the... Read More
Augmented reality search is becoming A Thing - Blippar raises $54 million
News / Technology
Augmented reality search is becoming A Thing - Blippar raises $54 million
By Kevin May | March 7, 2016
It looks like tech investors are also believing the idea that 2016 will be the year when augmented... Read More
Linking mobile apps and beacons will change travel for the better
News / Technology
Linking mobile apps and beacons will change travel for the better
By Viewpoints | March 7, 2016
Imagine this - you make it through airport security okay but you're not looking forward to your... Read More
These new wraparound headsets help fliers forget they're on a plane
News / Technology
These new wraparound headsets help fliers forget they're on a plane
By Jordi Lippe-McGraw | March 4, 2016
It may seem like there's an arms race among airlines that are eager to stand out from the crowd by... Read More
Consumers finding trust in hotels websites over other sources says study
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Consumers finding trust in hotels websites over other sources says study
By Linda Fox | March 4, 2016
Digital agency Fuel has released its annual research on how leisure travellers are researching and... Read More
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