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.

Google's power, and its latest statistics, dominate BTO
News / Technology
Google's power, and its latest statistics, dominate BTO
By Martin Cowen | December 7, 2015
Google was a constant theme during the keynotes at last week's Buy Tourism Online event in Florence,... Read More
Moving bags, busting queues and inspiring journeys - all in a weekend hack
News / Technology
Moving bags, busting queues and inspiring journeys - all in a weekend hack
By Gene Quinn | December 7, 2015
Three annoying travel problems were top of mind for developers at Tnooz THack @ Bengaluru last... Read More
Will sharing economy services take to the skies?
News / Technology
Will sharing economy services take to the skies?
By Linda Fox | December 4, 2015
Boxever has taken a look at how technology might improve the travel experience in the future... Read More
Anti-Uber global alliance gets bigger as Ola and GrabTaxi join in
News / Technology
Anti-Uber global alliance gets bigger as Ola and GrabTaxi join in
By Kevin May | December 4, 2015
Two leading ground transportation brands in China and the US have been joined by cohorts in India and... Read More
KLM tests Spencer robot at Schipol
News / Technology
KLM tests Spencer robot at Schipol
By Linda Fox | December 3, 2015
KLM began testing a robot called Spencer at Schipol this week with the aim of helping passengers get... Read More
Freebird takes flight to rebook disrupted passengers
News / Technology
Freebird takes flight to rebook disrupted passengers
By Linda Fox | December 3, 2015
Fresh from raising $3.5 million in funding from General Catalyst Partners, Freebird has launched to... Read More
Chat apps taking off for large hotel chains
News / Technology
Chat apps taking off for large hotel chains
By Linda Fox | December 2, 2015
Starwood Hotels has been using Whatsapp and other chat apps since earlier this year to enable guests... Read More
SITA acquires airport baggage IT provider Type22
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SITA acquires airport baggage IT provider Type22
By Kevin May | December 2, 2015
Type22 has become part of the SITA family in a bid to improve the aviation IT company's presence... Read More
How video influences travel decisions
News / Technology
How video influences travel decisions
By Linda Fox | December 1, 2015
Google shared some interesting figures on travel and YouTube in November showing how consumers engage... Read More
Travelport takes majority share of Locomote, shuffles management pack
News / Technology
Travelport takes majority share of Locomote, shuffles management pack
By Sean O'Neil | December 1, 2015
Travelport has taken a 55% share of expense and travel management service Locomote. In August 2014 it... Read More
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