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.

Level.Travel gets funding for more features and mobile services
News / Technology
Level.Travel gets funding for more features and mobile services
By Linda Fox | May 14, 2015
Russia-based online packages specialist Level.Travel has confirmed funding of US$600,000 from local... Read More
HolidayIQ buys mobile development expertise
News / Technology
HolidayIQ buys mobile development expertise
By Martin Cowen | May 13, 2015
Indian travel community HolidayIQ has responded to a big lift in mobile traffic by buying the travel... Read More
Skype Translator rolls out worldwide, providing a truly seamless communication tool
News / Technology
Skype Translator rolls out worldwide, providing a truly seamless communication tool
By Nick Vivion | May 12, 2015
Up until now, Google Translate had been one of the only mainstream translation apps. Now Skype has... Read More
Treat your mobile app like a baby - it needs love and attention
News / Technology
Treat your mobile app like a baby - it needs love and attention
By Linda Fox | May 12, 2015
Many a mobile musing to be had at last week's EyeforTravel event in London but the idea of thinking of... Read More
THack San Francisco 2015
Webinars / Technology
THack San Francisco 2015
By PhocusWire | May 11, 2015
Tnooz will return to San Francisco for a fourth year during the latest stop on its global hackathon... Read More
Proximity-based and time-limited apps capture interest on the Emerald Isle
News / Technology
Proximity-based and time-limited apps capture interest on the Emerald Isle
By Nick Vivion | May 11, 2015
Proximity and intent are two key pieces of the travel puzzle — each offers a path to success in travel... Read More
Priceline preps OpenTable and B2B hotel IT
News / Technology
Priceline preps OpenTable and B2B hotel IT
By Martin Cowen | May 7, 2015
Priceline Group's CEO Darren Huston has outlined three areas of focus for the business at the same... Read More
Ryanair: In 2014, we got our shit together - we caught up
News / Technology
Ryanair: In 2014, we got our shit together - we caught up
By Pamela Whitby | May 7, 2015
Yes, Ireland’s notorious low-cost carrier wants to be the Amazon of the retail world and has learnt... Read More
TravelBird flies high with big Euro 16.5 million raise to fuel growth
News / Technology
TravelBird flies high with big Euro 16.5 million raise to fuel growth
By Linda Fox | May 6, 2015
TravelBird, an online deals specialist has raised Euro 16.5 million via Global Founders Capital, a... Read More
Pricing-only approach to revenue management: Are you leaving money on the table?
News / Technology
Pricing-only approach to revenue management: Are you leaving money on the table?
By Viewpoints | May 6, 2015
The latest thinking is that in the current multichannel price-transparent world revenue management... Read More
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