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.

Ixigo drives further into taxi space with Rutogo acquisition
News / Technology
Ixigo drives further into taxi space with Rutogo acquisition
By Linda Fox | August 27, 2015
Travel search service ixigo has acquired Square Hoot Hikes, parent of cabs aggregation service Rutogo,... Read More
Apps, data analytics and other APAC corporate travel trends [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Apps, data analytics and other APAC corporate travel trends [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | August 26, 2015
Sabre has put together some research on trends in corporate travel in Asia Pacific with some... Read More
Google Gmail and Calendar now synch to help business travelers
News / Technology
Google Gmail and Calendar now synch to help business travelers
By Sean O'Neil | August 26, 2015
By early September, Google will begin to have its Gmail and Google Calendar services interact more... Read More
KLM and Schipol Airport invest in Internet of Things
News / Technology
KLM and Schipol Airport invest in Internet of Things
By Linda Fox | August 26, 2015
Dutch startup Undagrid has received investment from KLM and Schipol Airport via Mainport Innovation... Read More
What's On York, Vegas.com, United focuses on airports in new app, and more...
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What's On York, Vegas.com, United focuses on airports in new app, and more...
By PhocusWire | August 26, 2015
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
Seedstars World talks to lastminute.com group CEO on travel startups
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Seedstars World talks to lastminute.com group CEO on travel startups
By Viewpoints | August 25, 2015
Seedstars World (SSW) is a Swiss company which runs an annual competition for startups. Winners from... Read More
Faster wifi at 39,000ft is due soon in the US, after watchdogs give OK
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Faster wifi at 39,000ft is due soon in the US, after watchdogs give OK
By Sean O'Neil | August 24, 2015
Inflight wifi speeds are about to see a step-change spike because Gogo Inflight, a leading airline... Read More
Turning vacation pics into GIFs, Booking.com lunges for marketing gold
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Turning vacation pics into GIFs, Booking.com lunges for marketing gold
By Sean O'Neil | August 24, 2015
Booking.com, the hotel reservation giant owned by Priceline Group, has come up with a clever marketing... Read More
Uber riders in India get free in-car wifi, Airtel payments
News / Technology
Uber riders in India get free in-car wifi, Airtel payments
By Martin Cowen | August 21, 2015
Uber has signed a multi-layered partnership deal with telecoms giant Bharti Airtel in India. The... Read More
Tours and activities: the money is in the plumbing
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Tours and activities: the money is in the plumbing
By Pamela Whitby | August 20, 2015
When TripAdvisor announced its $200 million acquisition of Viator last September, the intentions of... Read More
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