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.

Forget bums on seats, personal bundles will be key to future airline experience
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Forget bums on seats, personal bundles will be key to future airline experience
By Linda Fox | June 2, 2015
Hot on the heels of the first part of its Future Traveller Tribes 2030 study, Amadeus has followed up... Read More
Mobile changes everything: The big world of internet trends in 2015
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Mobile changes everything: The big world of internet trends in 2015
By Sean O'Neil | June 1, 2015
Like the blockbuster hit Mad Max, mobile is crushing it -- and mobile video ads are crushing it even... Read More
Yonder gets $2 million funding to expand adventure travel app
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Yonder gets $2 million funding to expand adventure travel app
By Kevin May | June 1, 2015
Vermont Seed Capital Fund and Monster Worldwide have invested $2 million seed funding into outdoor... Read More
China adds corporate travel to its world's biggest checklist
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China adds corporate travel to its world's biggest checklist
By Martin Cowen | May 29, 2015
A new study into the Asia-Pacific corporate travel market says that 2015 will be the year when... Read More
Jump! Google and GoPro are slashing the cost of virtual reality travel
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Jump! Google and GoPro are slashing the cost of virtual reality travel
By Sean O'Neil | May 28, 2015
Google expanded several of its virtual reality initiatives -- including a partnership with sport... Read More
Apple buys Metaio, which powers augmented reality travel apps, catalogs, and displays
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Apple buys Metaio, which powers augmented reality travel apps, catalogs, and displays
By Sean O'Neil | May 28, 2015
Apple has bought Metaio, the augmented reality technology company, according to a scoop by Techcrunch.... Read More
Watch out, TripIt: Google Inbox adds Trip Bundles, an itinerary-tracker
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Watch out, TripIt: Google Inbox adds Trip Bundles, an itinerary-tracker
By Sean O'Neil | May 28, 2015
Google's new email service, Inbox, now automatically groups all the messages about a trip into a... Read More
GoEuro debuts multi-modal search app, 3mundi gets smart, Ryanair upgrades app, and more...
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GoEuro debuts multi-modal search app, 3mundi gets smart, Ryanair upgrades app, and more...
By PhocusWire | May 28, 2015
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
Desktop travel bookings tipped for rapid drop, mobile becoming booking mainstay
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Desktop travel bookings tipped for rapid drop, mobile becoming booking mainstay
By Nick Vivion | May 27, 2015
SITA has released the results of its latest Passenger IT Trends survey, showing rising use of mobile... Read More
Mapquest shifts gears, partners with Mapbox for its mapping UI
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Mapquest shifts gears, partners with Mapbox for its mapping UI
By Nick Vivion | May 22, 2015
Clearly we're not the only ones that were paying attention with Mapbox's product that can fuel all... Read More
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