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.

All you need to know (probably) on hotel and flight wifi [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
All you need to know (probably) on hotel and flight wifi [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | May 15, 2015
You hear lots about our expectations of wifi - the need to get to information quickly means we expect... Read More
Marriott launches instant Ask Anything concierge feature on mobile
News / Technology
Marriott launches instant Ask Anything concierge feature on mobile
By Nick Vivion | May 14, 2015
The news is rife with new startups, such as Magic and Operator, that offer instant concierge via SMS... Read More
Level.Travel gets funding for more features and mobile services
News / Technology
Level.Travel gets funding for more features and mobile services
By Linda Fox | May 14, 2015
Russia-based online packages specialist Level.Travel has confirmed funding of US$600,000 from local... Read More
HolidayIQ buys mobile development expertise
News / Technology
HolidayIQ buys mobile development expertise
By Martin Cowen | May 13, 2015
Indian travel community HolidayIQ has responded to a big lift in mobile traffic by buying the travel... Read More
Skype Translator rolls out worldwide, providing a truly seamless communication tool
News / Technology
Skype Translator rolls out worldwide, providing a truly seamless communication tool
By Nick Vivion | May 12, 2015
Up until now, Google Translate had been one of the only mainstream translation apps. Now Skype has... Read More
Treat your mobile app like a baby - it needs love and attention
News / Technology
Treat your mobile app like a baby - it needs love and attention
By Linda Fox | May 12, 2015
Many a mobile musing to be had at last week's EyeforTravel event in London but the idea of thinking of... Read More
THack San Francisco 2015
Webinars / Technology
THack San Francisco 2015
By PhocusWire | May 11, 2015
Tnooz will return to San Francisco for a fourth year during the latest stop on its global hackathon... Read More
Proximity-based and time-limited apps capture interest on the Emerald Isle
News / Technology
Proximity-based and time-limited apps capture interest on the Emerald Isle
By Nick Vivion | May 11, 2015
Proximity and intent are two key pieces of the travel puzzle — each offers a path to success in travel... Read More
Priceline preps OpenTable and B2B hotel IT
News / Technology
Priceline preps OpenTable and B2B hotel IT
By Martin Cowen | May 7, 2015
Priceline Group's CEO Darren Huston has outlined three areas of focus for the business at the same... Read More
Ryanair: In 2014, we got our shit together - we caught up
News / Technology
Ryanair: In 2014, we got our shit together - we caught up
By Pamela Whitby | May 7, 2015
Yes, Ireland’s notorious low-cost carrier wants to be the Amazon of the retail world and has learnt... Read More
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