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.

"Don't listen to your users": A startup fesses up
News / Technology
"Don't listen to your users": A startup fesses up
By PhocusWire | August 7, 2015
Two years ago today, two friends and I sketched out an app, Hitlist, that would alert you when there... Read More
Pros and cons of WeChat for direct hotel bookings
News / Technology
Pros and cons of WeChat for direct hotel bookings
By Viewpoints | August 6, 2015
Hotel organizations in China are undergoing a digital transformation and the cornerstone of their... Read More
Sounding out the mood music from the GBTA floor
News / Technology
Sounding out the mood music from the GBTA floor
By Viewpoints | August 6, 2015
People tell me I think in bullet points and they’re right. I do. So, after checking out the show floor... Read More
Hitlist ups the mobile meta ante with latest release
News / Technology
Hitlist ups the mobile meta ante with latest release
By Linda Fox | August 6, 2015
Trip planning and sharing app Hitlist has released a new version of its service with an improved user... Read More
So where can you put all this wearable technology? [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
So where can you put all this wearable technology? [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | August 6, 2015
Until you now, many could reasonably assume that Apple Watch and Google Glass are the only two... Read More
THack Hamburg 2015
Webinars / Technology
THack Hamburg 2015
By PhocusWire | August 5, 2015
Tnooz brings its THack roadshow to Hamburg this autumn. It's our third continent for a hackathon in as... Read More
Startup Pitch: Localyoo looks at B2B hotel partnerships for local guides platform
News / Technology
Startup Pitch: Localyoo looks at B2B hotel partnerships for local guides platform
By Martin Cowen | August 5, 2015
Tours and activities are clearly getting a lot of attention in the startup community. It ticks many of... Read More
Four point check-list to take hotels into the hyper-connected world
News / Technology
Four point check-list to take hotels into the hyper-connected world
By Kevin May | August 5, 2015
It is apparently not just the preserve of small, independent hotels that are trying to capture the... Read More
Commuter effect takes hold in travel as iPhone browsing overtakes iPad
News / Technology
Commuter effect takes hold in travel as iPhone browsing overtakes iPad
By Linda Fox | August 4, 2015
A couple of interesting nuggets come out of recent research on mobile browsing and transactions. The... Read More
Reflections on Ryanair's mobile website...
News / Technology
Reflections on Ryanair's mobile website...
By Viewpoints | August 3, 2015
Ryanair quietly launched its first mobile booking website last month. This follows CEO Michael... Read More
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