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.

Startup pitch: Bellhop widens mobile concierge beyond hotels
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Startup pitch: Bellhop widens mobile concierge beyond hotels
By Linda Fox | November 2, 2015
Bellhop has been set up to bring hospitality and travel-related services to travellers seeking... Read More
MakeMyTrip commits to transactions as India reaches mobile-driven inflection point
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MakeMyTrip commits to transactions as India reaches mobile-driven inflection point
By Martin Cowen | November 1, 2015
MakeMyTrip has seen year-on-year triple-digit growth in transaction volumes and reminded the markets... Read More
TripAdvisor switches on Apple TV, TripCase expands language provision, and more...
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TripAdvisor switches on Apple TV, TripCase expands language provision, and more...
By PhocusWire | October 30, 2015
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
Beacons lighting the way for airport investment
News / Technology
Beacons lighting the way for airport investment
By Linda Fox | October 30, 2015
Sensor technology, think beacons, is high on the investment list for airports in the next three years.... Read More
Startup pitch: India first, Holidify wants to enable customised packages online
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Startup pitch: India first, Holidify wants to enable customised packages online
By Linda Fox | October 29, 2015
Founders Kovid Kapoor and Rohit Shroff decided to develop Holidify when they realised there was a lack... Read More
Alibaba flat-bats questions about Qunar and Ctrip share swap
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Alibaba flat-bats questions about Qunar and Ctrip share swap
By Martin Cowen | October 28, 2015
Alibaba's Q2s contain some eye-watering bigger picture e-commerce numbers but its response to a... Read More
Ixigo preps intercity cabs, sees apps embedded into Micromax handsets
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Ixigo preps intercity cabs, sees apps embedded into Micromax handsets
By Martin Cowen | October 27, 2015
Indian travel search and trip-planning site Ixigo is ready to expand its recently launched taxi meta... Read More
Negotiating the APAC payments maze: Marriott, Alipay, and more
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Negotiating the APAC payments maze: Marriott, Alipay, and more
By Viewpoints | October 27, 2015
The online travel sector in China, and across Asia in general, is characterised by a broad spectrum of... Read More
VR and beacons tipped for mainstream adoption in 2016
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VR and beacons tipped for mainstream adoption in 2016
By Martin Cowen | October 27, 2015
Market research group Mintel has issued its European Consumer Trends 2016 report, identifying beacons... Read More
Mobile vs desktop and how travellers are booking rental cars
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Mobile vs desktop and how travellers are booking rental cars
By Kevin May | October 27, 2015
Some interesting data shared recently by European rental car comparison site HappyCar that... Read More
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