Travel Industry Technology Trends

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the intersection of travel, tourism and hospitality with technology, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more.

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.

THack Hangzhou 2015
Webinars / Technology
THack Hangzhou 2015
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2015
Tnooz brings its THack roadshow back to China. Co-hosted with TravelDaily, THack China will run over... Read More
MakeMyTrip buys 28% stake in HolidayIQ for $15 million
News / Technology
MakeMyTrip buys 28% stake in HolidayIQ for $15 million
By Martin Cowen | July 22, 2015
India's leading travel reviews site, HolidayIQ, has sold a 28% stake to MakeMyTrip for $15 million,... Read More
South Korean travel meta Allstay gets $430K
News / Technology
South Korean travel meta Allstay gets $430K
By Martin Cowen | July 21, 2015
The backers of two big Asian Pacific online travel booking websites have pumped 500m KRW ($430,000)... Read More
How hotels can direct their efforts towards direct bookings
News / Technology
How hotels can direct their efforts towards direct bookings
By Viewpoints | July 21, 2015
Hoteliers are always seeking ways to increase sales, but it seems as if every new marketing tactic... Read More
Wearable technology - past, present and what's to come
News / Technology
Wearable technology - past, present and what's to come
By PhocusWire | July 21, 2015
What is wearable technology, where does it come from, who invented the wearable technology, what is... Read More
Intense testing and learning is now central to Expedia online strategy
News / Technology
Intense testing and learning is now central to Expedia online strategy
By Linda Fox | July 21, 2015
Expedia is gathering increasing data on customers and their behaviour using a "test and learn" process... Read More
China's tech-savvy millennials cruise into the spotlight
News / Technology
China's tech-savvy millennials cruise into the spotlight
By Martin Cowen | July 20, 2015
Hotels.com has released its annual Chinese International Travel Monitor (CITM), which identifies... Read More
Travelzoo talks push and pull dynamics but shares crash on weak outlook
News / Technology
Travelzoo talks push and pull dynamics but shares crash on weak outlook
By Martin Cowen | July 17, 2015
Travelzoo shares dropped by around 20% yesterday after it reported a drop in Q2 revenues and warned... Read More
Mobile booking is here, but travel firms are missing out
News / Technology
Mobile booking is here, but travel firms are missing out
By Viewpoints | July 16, 2015
Mobile is the new normal - 34 % of global ecommerce transactions across all industries are happening... Read More
Digital improving business travel experience, GPS gaining traction
News / Technology
Digital improving business travel experience, GPS gaining traction
By Linda Fox | July 16, 2015
The GBTA and American Express have gauged current business traveller attitudes and experiences with... Read More
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