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.

Startup pitch: Mobile-only Mesmo works to connect the world around common interests
News / Technology
Startup pitch: Mobile-only Mesmo works to connect the world around common interests
By Nick Vivion | June 8, 2015
Today's travel startup pitch comes from Mesmo, a new mobile-only networking app focused on connecting... Read More
Selling dreams, delivering nightmares, how airline personalisation helps
News / Technology
Selling dreams, delivering nightmares, how airline personalisation helps
By Linda Fox | June 8, 2015
You're in a travel technology conference and someone starts a presentation by saying it's time for a... Read More
The internet of things in travel - great with machines, less so with people
News / Technology
The internet of things in travel - great with machines, less so with people
By Martin Cowen | June 8, 2015
As things stand, the internet of things (IoT) in a travel context is all about B2B operations, with... Read More
Uber celebrates five years, but what might come next? [VIDEO]
News / Technology
Uber celebrates five years, but what might come next? [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | June 5, 2015
Say what you like about Uber, going from a handful of drivers in its hometown of San Francisco to... Read More
Your creative could be failing to convert because you are using the wrong images
News / Technology
Your creative could be failing to convert because you are using the wrong images
By Nick Vivion | June 4, 2015
Humans are visual beings — we use our eyes to process information quickly and the colors and content... Read More
TravelDaily Conference 2015 - Shanghai
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TravelDaily Conference 2015 - Shanghai
By Kevin May | June 4, 2015
Travel and tourism has been one of the hottest areas for online startups in China these two years as... Read More
What does the future hold for search engine marketers?
News / Technology
What does the future hold for search engine marketers?
By PhocusWire | June 3, 2015
Originally, the web represented a land of boundless opportunity, something that was seized on by... Read More
Could malware be siphoning off customer information from your travel site?
News / Technology
Could malware be siphoning off customer information from your travel site?
By Nick Vivion | June 2, 2015
Here's a new acronym to be afraid of: CSIM, or Client-side injected malware. This is an intrusion that... Read More
Lufthansa to add surcharge to every booking made via the GDS
News / Technology
Lufthansa to add surcharge to every booking made via the GDS
By Kevin May | June 2, 2015
The "value of the GDS" debate has returned with a bang, with Lufthansa introducing a levy on all... Read More
Qunar rejects Ctrip bid, raises $500 million, links with Baidu Maps
News / Technology
Qunar rejects Ctrip bid, raises $500 million, links with Baidu Maps
By Martin Cowen | June 2, 2015
Another jaw-dropping day in the Chinese online travel market with Qunar confirming that it received... Read More
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