Travel Industry Technology Trends

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the intersection of travel, tourism and hospitality with technology, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more.

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.

Ixigo adds in-app bookings to flight and hotel meta
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Ixigo adds in-app bookings to flight and hotel meta
By Martin Cowen | March 4, 2016
Ixigo's conveyor belt of new products and services has brought another innovation to the Indian... Read More
Inside Expedia's new tool that lets hotels email with its bookers
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Inside Expedia's new tool that lets hotels email with its bookers
By Sean O'Neil | March 3, 2016
Expedia has been doing roadshows at industry events for marketing and sales hotel professionals to... Read More
Singapore Airlines claims airline first with in-flight entertainment app
News / Technology
Singapore Airlines claims airline first with in-flight entertainment app
By Kevin May | March 3, 2016
"World first" claim alert, as Singapore Airlines introduces an app for passengers to plan and control... Read More
Robots in hotels will work with humans, not replace them
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Robots in hotels will work with humans, not replace them
By Sponsored Content | March 2, 2016
A hotel employee welcomes you in a friendly manner in your own language, hands you the key and informs... Read More
Airports must focus on digital services (and not airline customers) to make money
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Airports must focus on digital services (and not airline customers) to make money
By Kevin May | March 1, 2016
The best chance for airport owners to make money is on the "non-aeronautical side of the ledger",... Read More
Alitrip reveals benefits of Alibaba data
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Alitrip reveals benefits of Alibaba data
By Viewpoints | March 1, 2016
Some 400 million people in China transact with Alibaba every year, and every byte of data generated is... Read More
Amadeus spins with Uniglobe, Wandrr mindfulness, EasyJet scans credit card, and more...
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Amadeus spins with Uniglobe, Wandrr mindfulness, EasyJet scans credit card, and more...
By PhocusWire | February 29, 2016
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
One out of five bookings of Irish independent hotels are made on phones
News / Technology
One out of five bookings of Irish independent hotels are made on phones
By Sean O'Neil | February 25, 2016
NetAffinity has analyzed booking patterns for their Irish and European clients and found that 20.7% of... Read More
As Marriott and other brands tap the Internet of Things, Enseo grows
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As Marriott and other brands tap the Internet of Things, Enseo grows
By Juliana Shallcross | February 25, 2016
When it comes to hotel rooms, the Internet of Things (IoT) is more than just a universal remote.... Read More
Startup pitch: Hello Scout gives hotel guests a chat-based travel assistant
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Startup pitch: Hello Scout gives hotel guests a chat-based travel assistant
By Sean O'Neil | February 24, 2016
Hello Scout is a San Francisco startup whose mobile, chat-based travel assistant allows guests at... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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