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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.

App in the Air adds third party services via developer day
News / Technology
App in the Air adds third party services via developer day
By Linda Fox | December 16, 2015
Partners queuing up and wanting to integrate with your mobile app might sound like a nice problem to... Read More
China's sharing economy gets its own industry body
News / Technology
China's sharing economy gets its own industry body
By Martin Cowen | December 16, 2015
As the rest of the world argues over the pros and cons of the so-called sharing economy, China has... Read More
Choosing the right API for sourcing global airfares
News / Technology
Choosing the right API for sourcing global airfares
By Viewpoints | December 15, 2015
Sourcing airfares for travel originating in one’s home market  is not as big a challenge as accessing ... Read More
Triposo raises again, with $3.1M for its travel guide apps
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Triposo raises again, with $3.1M for its travel guide apps
By Sean O'Neil | December 11, 2015
Triposo is a trip-planning startup founded five years ago by former Googlers Douwe Osinga and Jon... Read More
Why mobile apps everywhere are grateful for travelers [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Why mobile apps everywhere are grateful for travelers [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Viewpoints | December 11, 2015
Did you know that you and your fellow travelers are leading trends across the world? That’s right. NB... Read More
Travel managers: this is your bucket list for 2016
News / Technology
Travel managers: this is your bucket list for 2016
By Kevin May | December 11, 2015
Mobile and wearable technology are tipped to play an even bigger role in the organisation of corporate... Read More
Apple picks Hopper as one of 2015's best apps
News / Technology
Apple picks Hopper as one of 2015's best apps
By Sean O'Neil | December 9, 2015
Today Apple released its picks for the best apps of 2015, and the only travel app to make the list was... Read More
Expedia invests in Alice, the hotel mobile tech startup
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Expedia invests in Alice, the hotel mobile tech startup
By Sean O'Neil | December 9, 2015
New York startup Alice, the maker of a hotel operations platform, has received a "significant" -- but... Read More
Homeaway joins Airbnb and TripAdvisor in debuting Apple TV apps
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Homeaway joins Airbnb and TripAdvisor in debuting Apple TV apps
By Sean O'Neil | December 9, 2015
No hotel brand is there yet. No airline or OTA yet either. But Airbnb and TripAdvisor have debuted... Read More
On The Beach eyes Europe after strong start in Sweden
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On The Beach eyes Europe after strong start in Sweden
By Martin Cowen | December 9, 2015
UK-based On The Beach has booked more than one million British customers in a year for the first time... Read More
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