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.

Alice confirms $9.5 million funding round led by Expedia
News / Technology
Alice confirms $9.5 million funding round led by Expedia
By Linda Fox | January 19, 2016
Alice, the hotel operations platform, has received $9.5m in Series A funding led by Expedia. Tnooz... Read More
THack Berlin 2016
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THack Berlin 2016
By PhocusWire | January 16, 2016
Like to travel? Love to code? Want to help travelers make the most of their mobile devices during... Read More
Mobile more important to travellers than deodorant
News / Technology
Mobile more important to travellers than deodorant
By Martin Cowen | January 15, 2016
A comprehensive global study from Egencia and Expedia confirms, as if there were any doubt, that... Read More
Yatra users willing to spend more on trips
News / Technology
Yatra users willing to spend more on trips
By Martin Cowen | January 14, 2016
Indian OTA Yatra.com has released its winter survey which shows that Indian travellers are... Read More
Who's taking off and who's on the ground in inflight wifi [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
Who's taking off and who's on the ground in inflight wifi [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | January 14, 2016
Wifi, preferably fast and free, is what business travellers crave whilst on the road to stay... Read More
SavvyMob raises seed round to target millennials
News / Technology
SavvyMob raises seed round to target millennials
By Linda Fox | January 14, 2016
Last-minute hotel booking service SavvyMob has confirmed seed investment led by Aarin Capital. Angel... Read More
Investing your online travel marketing budget in 2016 [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
Investing your online travel marketing budget in 2016 [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | January 12, 2016
There's no shortage of ways to invest your annual online marketing budget from video and social media... Read More
Seven ways business travel could benefit from tech this year
News / Technology
Seven ways business travel could benefit from tech this year
By Viewpoints | January 12, 2016
Travel managers, buyers and business travellers use tech to make their (working) life more productive... Read More
An anytime, any place, anywhere approach for airline retailing in 2016
News / Technology
An anytime, any place, anywhere approach for airline retailing in 2016
By Linda Fox | January 11, 2016
Expect more in-destination activities to be available via your favourite airline if a report on... Read More
Man uses an NFC chip implanted in his hand as his boarding pass
News / Technology
Man uses an NFC chip implanted in his hand as his boarding pass
By Sean O'Neil | January 8, 2016
Andreas Sjöström, a Stockholm-based technology consultant, recently boarded a SAS flight by waving his... Read More
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