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.

Really, mobile is the travel destination
News / Technology
Really, mobile is the travel destination
By Viewpoints | April 20, 2015
“On and shortly after April 21, 2015, a lot of people in e-commerce and SEO at travel companies are... Read More
Time for the communicative airport to take flight
News / Technology
Time for the communicative airport to take flight
By Viewpoints | April 20, 2015
Over the past few years, airlines and third-parties have been the primary source of day-of-travel... Read More
Revenue gap widens between iOS and Android ecosystems
News / Technology
Revenue gap widens between iOS and Android ecosystems
By Nick Vivion | April 20, 2015
App developers pay keen attention to this: the revenue gap between iOS and Android ecosystems has... Read More
Cleartrip unlikes Facebook's Internet.org in India
News / Technology
Cleartrip unlikes Facebook's Internet.org in India
By Martin Cowen | April 17, 2015
Indian OTA Cleartrip has pulled out of internet.org, the Facebook-run initiative designed to make... Read More
Startup pitch: GeoSure aims to crowdsource global travel security data
News / Technology
Startup pitch: GeoSure aims to crowdsource global travel security data
By Sean O'Neil | April 15, 2015
GeoSure is a new application for Apple devices that is designed to assist travelers by providing... Read More
Addressing the mobile fraud versus convenience conundrum
News / Technology
Addressing the mobile fraud versus convenience conundrum
By Viewpoints | April 15, 2015
Travel has gone mobile. But with new customer channels come new challenges, one of which is... Read More
THack Dublin 2015
Webinars / Technology
THack Dublin 2015
By PhocusWire | April 15, 2015
Developers in the Republic of Ireland are getting their first chance to participate in an open travel... Read More
Zomato sows $50 million, buys restaurant POS company Maple
News / Technology
Zomato sows $50 million, buys restaurant POS company Maple
By Nick Vivion | April 14, 2015
The Indian restaurant reservation and technology company Zomato has moved into its Series F with $50... Read More
Another POS breach at White Lodging — will EMV save the day?
News / Technology
Another POS breach at White Lodging — will EMV save the day?
April 13, 2015
White Lodging has been hit by another POS breach which has affected travelers who made purchases at... Read More
Make room for mobile-friendly hotel review platforms
News / Technology
Make room for mobile-friendly hotel review platforms
By Margaret Ady | April 13, 2015
The November 2014 World Travel Market Global Trends report projects that mobile bookings will account... Read More
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