Travel Industry Technology Trends

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the intersection of travel, tourism and hospitality with technology, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more.

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.

Airport beacons showcase potential for open access to locations
News / Technology
Airport beacons showcase potential for open access to locations
By Nick Vivion | June 15, 2015
We flew into San Francisco International Airport for our third instance of travel hacking this past... Read More
Uber takes to a mobile game to improve driver navigation skills — and recruitment
News / Technology
Uber takes to a mobile game to improve driver navigation skills — and recruitment
By Nick Vivion | June 15, 2015
Uber snags headlines with delivery cute kittens or delicious food — but never before has the... Read More
Millennials - how and when are they connecting with travel online
News / Technology
Millennials - how and when are they connecting with travel online
By Kevin May | June 12, 2015
Another week, another major study into the search and shopping behaviour of so-called millennials for... Read More
KDS opts for the red pill, opens up Neo with major upgrade
News / Technology
KDS opts for the red pill, opens up Neo with major upgrade
By Linda Fox | June 12, 2015
Remember Neo? Not of The Matrix fame, but the door-to-door travel and expense system from KDS first... Read More
Tourism 101: online marketing to China
News / Technology
Tourism 101: online marketing to China
By Viewpoints | June 11, 2015
Chinese tourists represent quite a juicy market - 100 million tourists in 2014, rising to a whopping... Read More
Despite promise, travel bookings on mobile devices still lagging
News / Technology
Despite promise, travel bookings on mobile devices still lagging
By Nick Vivion | June 10, 2015
The push towards mobile bookings has been a long slog, with a recent push of strength showing that 1... Read More
Audi follows BMW and Daimler with on-demand car sharing service
News / Technology
Audi follows BMW and Daimler with on-demand car sharing service
By Nick Vivion | June 10, 2015
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em — or at least follow the winds of change and control the disruption of... Read More
Cleartrip shows the value of mobile web
News / Technology
Cleartrip shows the value of mobile web
By Martin Cowen | June 9, 2015
Indian OTA Cleartrip has outlined a sharp growth in mobile bookings and expects its relaunched mobile... Read More
Startup pitch: Proxce gives hotels mobile check-in and keyless entry
News / Technology
Startup pitch: Proxce gives hotels mobile check-in and keyless entry
By Sean O'Neil | June 9, 2015
Proxce, a Silicon Valley startup, sells technology that enables hotels to automatically check in their... Read More
Connected and seamless continue to be vital pieces of the traveler experience
News / Technology
Connected and seamless continue to be vital pieces of the traveler experience
By Nick Vivion | June 9, 2015
The traveler experience continues to be in focus, as more brands pursue a "connected" and "seamless"... Read More
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