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.

HolidayIQ activates new product line
News / Technology
HolidayIQ activates new product line
By Martin Cowen | June 30, 2015
Indian travel community HolidayIQ has launched a new channel on its app which curates more than 1,000... Read More
Hipmunk expands feature set to include trip planning tools
News / Technology
Hipmunk expands feature set to include trip planning tools
By Nick Vivion | June 30, 2015
Hipmunk has long been a bastion of simplicity — one interface that grids out the various flight... Read More
Startup pitch: Klook has high ambitions for tours and activities in Asia
News / Technology
Startup pitch: Klook has high ambitions for tours and activities in Asia
By Linda Fox | June 30, 2015
Klook was devised as a curated platform for local travel activities and with Asian travellers in mind.... Read More
Despite setbacks, Expedia CEO sees a bright future in activities, China and vacation rentals
News / Technology
Despite setbacks, Expedia CEO sees a bright future in activities, China and vacation rentals
By Nick Vivion | June 30, 2015
In a candid one-on-one, Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi shared his thoughts on tours and activities,... Read More
Tripadvisor links up with Chinese state tourism agency, crowdsources translations
News / Technology
Tripadvisor links up with Chinese state tourism agency, crowdsources translations
By Martin Cowen | June 30, 2015
Tripadvisor has added more details about its plans for China and its new Chinese brand Mao Tu Ying. In... Read More
Chope carves out $8m in funding for Asia expansion
News / Technology
Chope carves out $8m in funding for Asia expansion
By Linda Fox | June 30, 2015
The Chope Group has announced funding of $8 million led by Asia-based investment company F&H Fund... Read More
What tech-savvy travellers want, what the industry is giving them (or not)
News / Technology
What tech-savvy travellers want, what the industry is giving them (or not)
By Kevin May | June 30, 2015
New research reveals a worrying disconnect between what so-called connected travellers want from a... Read More
Seismic or subtle? The five big technology tremors coming to travel
News / Technology
Seismic or subtle? The five big technology tremors coming to travel
By Viewpoints | June 29, 2015
Technology has rapidly transformed business, from how individuals connect with each other to the ways... Read More
Ola and TaxiForSure take baby steps towards integration
News / Technology
Ola and TaxiForSure take baby steps towards integration
By Martin Cowen | June 28, 2015
Four months or so after a $200 million takeover, India's biggest taxi app Ola has confirmed that the... Read More
Spotlight on how travel consumers behave when searching on mobile devices
News / Technology
Spotlight on how travel consumers behave when searching on mobile devices
By Kevin May | June 26, 2015
Metasearch brand Kayak has produced a comprehensive report into the behaviour of mobile travellers -... Read More
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