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.

Wayfindr is a new student-led technology for the visually impaired traveler
News / Technology
Wayfindr is a new student-led technology for the visually impaired traveler
By Nick Vivion | March 17, 2015
It's not often that the mainstream tech press covers ways in which destinations and cities can use... Read More
Will voice-activated flight search finally catch on?
News / Technology
Will voice-activated flight search finally catch on?
By Nick Vivion | March 17, 2015
The latest foray of a travel brand into voice-activated search is called Opal. This time its OTA... Read More
How to protect yourself from joining the plague of forgotten travel apps
News / Technology
How to protect yourself from joining the plague of forgotten travel apps
By Nick Vivion | March 17, 2015
Forgotten travel apps are a blot on the landscape of the travel and holiday sectors, according to... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO - Saying goodbye to travel check-in queues
Webinars / Technology
WEBINAR VIDEO - Saying goodbye to travel check-in queues
By PhocusWire | March 16, 2015
Airline and hotel check-ins and check-outs have undergone a massive shift. From kiosks to online to... Read More
Bluesmart partners with Uber to go pick up your lost luggage
News / Technology
Bluesmart partners with Uber to go pick up your lost luggage
By Nick Vivion | March 13, 2015
This will certainly not be the last "Uber partnership" announcement...but this is surely one of the... Read More
UAE will launch full biometric scanning systems at borders soon
News / Technology
UAE will launch full biometric scanning systems at borders soon
By Nick Vivion | March 13, 2015
The United Arab Emirates is set to become one of the most technically advanced countries when it comes... Read More
Why Meerkat is the next big marketing thing in travel [UPDATED]
News / Technology
Why Meerkat is the next big marketing thing in travel [UPDATED]
By Nick Vivion | March 13, 2015
UPDATE: Twitter officially announced the acquisition of Periscope, a similar app to Meerkat that has... Read More
Lyft picks up half a billion dollars
News / Technology
Lyft picks up half a billion dollars
By Martin Cowen | March 13, 2015
Ride-sharing app Lyft has confirmed a $530 million Series E funding round, led by Japanese e-commerce... Read More
Chinese tourism - a case study in tech as a disruptor
News / Technology
Chinese tourism - a case study in tech as a disruptor
By Martin Cowen | March 12, 2015
BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research is the latest to release a report into the Chinese tourism sector,... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO - How to transform the day-of-travel experience with mobile services
Webinars / Technology
WEBINAR VIDEO - How to transform the day-of-travel experience with mobile services
By Kevin May | March 12, 2015
What are pain points that travellers experience on their day of travel? How can intelligent mobile... Read More
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