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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.

American Airlines grounds planes after iPad app fault
News / Technology
American Airlines grounds planes after iPad app fault
By Kevin May | April 29, 2015
Disruption for passengers and smugness to those who queried the idea, when some pilots on American... Read More
Top hospitality technology trends to follow in 2015
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Top hospitality technology trends to follow in 2015
By Viewpoints | April 29, 2015
You need more than a crystal ball to predict the direction hospitality technology is going. NB: This... Read More
Roadmap wants to bring mobile context to road warriors
News / Technology
Roadmap wants to bring mobile context to road warriors
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2015
Roadmap, a new business-to-business itinerary management mobile application, is preparing for release... Read More
GetTaxi rebrands worldwide, Getts into new verticals as a mobile marketplace
News / Technology
GetTaxi rebrands worldwide, Getts into new verticals as a mobile marketplace
By Nick Vivion | April 28, 2015
The company formerly known as GetTaxi has rolled out its rebrand globally, going with Gett in the 32... Read More
Time for a quick glance at who has wound up on Apple Watch
News / Technology
Time for a quick glance at who has wound up on Apple Watch
By Linda Fox | April 28, 2015
As Apple Watch fever takes hold, this is a roundup of news and announcements dedicated to applications... Read More
Headout raises seed round for US cities expansion
News / Technology
Headout raises seed round for US cities expansion
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2015
Headout, a mobile application for tours and activities, has raised $1.8 million in seed funding to... Read More
Polarsteps will track travel statistics live from the Apple Watch
News / Technology
Polarsteps will track travel statistics live from the Apple Watch
By Nick Vivion | April 24, 2015
Apple Watch is here. The device has begun to ship and a lucky few — namely celebrities — are already... Read More
Ixigo joins in as taxis and ride-sharing take hold in India
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Ixigo joins in as taxis and ride-sharing take hold in India
By Martin Cowen | April 23, 2015
Indian travel search site ixigo.com has launched a metasearch app for taxis and signed a distribution... Read More
Just in time: Booking.com brings Now to Apple Watch
News / Technology
Just in time: Booking.com brings Now to Apple Watch
By Linda Fox | April 23, 2015
Tomorrow Booking.com launches its Booking Now service for Apple Watch, coinciding with the launch of... Read More
Marketing watch: SnowShoe supplants the QR code in favor of a stamp
News / Technology
Marketing watch: SnowShoe supplants the QR code in favor of a stamp
By Nick Vivion | April 23, 2015
"One piece of plastic to rule them all" is how marketing startup SnowShoe bills its impressive stamp... Read More
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