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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.

TUI looks to digital to close gaps in the holiday journey
News / Technology
TUI looks to digital to close gaps in the holiday journey
By Linda Fox | March 12, 2015
Going from traditional tour operator, with a distribution network of stores, to a digital business was... Read More
European roaming charges remain as governments open negotiations
News / Technology
European roaming charges remain as governments open negotiations
By Linda Fox | March 11, 2015
Keeping in touch with friends and family back home, navigating a European city and checking email... Read More
Marriott to debut Apple Pay at 11 US hotels
News / Technology
Marriott to debut Apple Pay at 11 US hotels
By Sean O'Neil | March 10, 2015
This summer, Marriott International will begin offering Apple Pay as a payment alternative to credit... Read More
Ridesharing, airports and hotels to benefit from Apple Watch integrations
News / Technology
Ridesharing, airports and hotels to benefit from Apple Watch integrations
By Nick Vivion | March 9, 2015
As expected there are three key areas of travel that will benefit from the upcoming Apple Watch... Read More
Patent finding reveals how movement could integrate into Apple payments ecosystem
News / Technology
Patent finding reveals how movement could integrate into Apple payments ecosystem
By Nick Vivion | March 9, 2015
Today is W-Day — Apple Watch Day. The Cupertino-based tech behemoth is set to reveal final details... Read More
Closing in on a 360-degree view for airports and airlines
News / Technology
Closing in on a 360-degree view for airports and airlines
By Linda Fox | March 6, 2015
SITA has combined trends and numbers from recent reports to reveal how airports and carriers are... Read More
Are travellers really using mobile to act on impulse?
News / Technology
Are travellers really using mobile to act on impulse?
By Linda Fox | March 4, 2015
Statistics are funny things - they can be twisted and turned for greater impact and when it comes to... Read More
Data crunching who is using Twitter to give a new vision of a destination
News / Technology
Data crunching who is using Twitter to give a new vision of a destination
By Kevin May | March 3, 2015
Twitter might be a big echo chamber of noise at the best of times, but there is an enormous amount of... Read More
Google to rank brands with Android apps higher in mobile searches
News / Technology
Google to rank brands with Android apps higher in mobile searches
By Nick Vivion | March 3, 2015
Developers, pay attention: Google has changed its ranking algorithm for mobile searches and will... Read More
The new Ryanair - a mobile-first travel retailer
News / Technology
The new Ryanair - a mobile-first travel retailer
By Martin Cowen | March 3, 2015
Ryanair is promising "a big investment in digital and a big investment in data" this year as it enters... Read More
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