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.

Mobile booking is here, but travel firms are missing out
News / Technology
Mobile booking is here, but travel firms are missing out
By Viewpoints | July 16, 2015
Mobile is the new normal - 34 % of global ecommerce transactions across all industries are happening... Read More
Digital improving business travel experience, GPS gaining traction
News / Technology
Digital improving business travel experience, GPS gaining traction
By Linda Fox | July 16, 2015
The GBTA and American Express have gauged current business traveller attitudes and experiences with... Read More
Visitors to Japan book robot restaurants and mountains online
News / Technology
Visitors to Japan book robot restaurants and mountains online
By Martin Cowen | July 15, 2015
Tokyo-based online tours and activities site Veltra.com has named Mount Fuji as its most popular... Read More
Amadeus and UNWTO partner for door-to-door project
News / Technology
Amadeus and UNWTO partner for door-to-door project
By Linda Fox | July 15, 2015
Amadeus and UNWTO say they are developing the prototype for a door-to-door planning and ticketing... Read More
Virtual travel concierges are a thing, says HotelTonight, Native, and maybe Facebook
News / Technology
Virtual travel concierges are a thing, says HotelTonight, Native, and maybe Facebook
By Sean O'Neil | July 14, 2015
The shift in travel spending from bricks-and-mortar travel agencies to online travel companies has... Read More
Device habits of travellers [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
Device habits of travellers [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | July 14, 2015
Texting, instant messages and browsing the internet are the three most popular activities performed on... Read More
Hack to the future: dev and tech travel trends beyond the flux capacitor
News / Technology
Hack to the future: dev and tech travel trends beyond the flux capacitor
By Sean Arena | July 13, 2015
I’ve just returned from our largest and most inspiring hack event to date, Destination Hack: London –... Read More
User-generated content still powerful in travel marketing [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
User-generated content still powerful in travel marketing [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Nick Vivion | July 10, 2015
Content marketing platform Stackla has pulled together an infographic that highlights how important... Read More
As airlines transition to personal devices, new alternatives emerge for downloading content on the go
News / Technology
As airlines transition to personal devices, new alternatives emerge for downloading content on the go
By Nick Vivion | July 9, 2015
Airlines are increasingly stepping away from pricey in-flight entertainment systems in favor of... Read More
Let's hear it for the millennials
News / Technology
Let's hear it for the millennials
By Viewpoints | July 8, 2015
As a nation, the US is in the midst of a season of change. And it is the millennial generation that is... Read More
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