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.

The leapfrog in online travel and taking note of the power of the app
News / Technology
The leapfrog in online travel and taking note of the power of the app
By Kevin May | October 18, 2015
Total travel bookings via mobile devices are expected to overtake those from desktops in 2016 in... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO: Tap OTA conversion secrets for direct hotel bookings
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WEBINAR VIDEO: Tap OTA conversion secrets for direct hotel bookings
By PhocusWire | October 16, 2015
In an ideal marketplace, hotels would see an equal percentage of bookings coming from online travel... Read More
Indian/Chinese govts try to get a grip on taxi apps
News / Technology
Indian/Chinese govts try to get a grip on taxi apps
By Martin Cowen | October 15, 2015
Uber has welcomed the first concrete move by the Indian government to regulate ride-hailing technology... Read More
Expense claims show smaller companies are Uber lovers [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
Expense claims show smaller companies are Uber lovers [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2015
Recent headlines on the sharing economy have been more about its steady march on the business travel... Read More
Slow progress in tours and activities but China, mobile and millennials bring hope
News / Technology
Slow progress in tours and activities but China, mobile and millennials bring hope
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2015
News that Ctrip is boosting its tours and activities footpint isn't surprising given a... Read More
THack New York City 2015
Webinars / Technology
THack New York City 2015
By PhocusWire | October 14, 2015
You love to travel, right? Maybe you're up all night dreaming about that journey of a lifetime. Here's... Read More
Digital luggage brand Bluesmart hauls in $11.5 million funding
News / Technology
Digital luggage brand Bluesmart hauls in $11.5 million funding
By Kevin May | October 14, 2015
Bluesmart, a so-called "smart suitcase" which has a dizzying array of geeky features, has captured the... Read More
Priceline Group hotels go down instant booking route via TripAdvisor
News / Technology
Priceline Group hotels go down instant booking route via TripAdvisor
By Linda Fox | October 14, 2015
The direct booking versus OTA debate just ratcheted up a notch with news that Priceline Group's hotel... Read More
Interview - Cleartrip sees mobile web and app remaining active
Interview / Technology
Interview - Cleartrip sees mobile web and app remaining active
By Martin Cowen | October 13, 2015
Indian OTA Cleartrip is seeing a strong take-up of its recently launched activities channel and... Read More
Understanding the customer journey remains elusive to marketers
News / Technology
Understanding the customer journey remains elusive to marketers
By Linda Fox | October 13, 2015
Times are tough for marketers with fast moving consumers hard to keep up with as they swap between... Read More
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