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.

Ten months, 100 places: Poland By Drone discovers a country
News / Technology
Ten months, 100 places: Poland By Drone discovers a country
By Nick Vivion | January 5, 2015
As the debate drones on regarding commercial flights for unmanned aerial vehicles in the United... Read More
GM adds hotel and restaurant reservations to in-vehicle system
News / Technology
GM adds hotel and restaurant reservations to in-vehicle system
By Nick Vivion | January 5, 2015
General Motors has released an update to OnStar, its in-vehicle assistance system, that allows... Read More
What to keep an eye on in China's fast moving tech sector
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What to keep an eye on in China's fast moving tech sector
By PhocusWire | January 2, 2015
On several fronts, 2014 was a particularly eventful year for China’s technology sector. While a... Read More
Pivotal moments in 2014: when mobile overtook desktop
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Pivotal moments in 2014: when mobile overtook desktop
By Daniele Beccari | December 29, 2014
Forty percent. The number was embedded in an Expedia-Comscore workshop presented at PhocusWright,... Read More
Pivotal moments in 2014: rapid change in online travel in China
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Pivotal moments in 2014: rapid change in online travel in China
By Claude Bénard | December 23, 2014
Five years ago I wrote in Tnooz (for a crystal ball round-up) about trends in online travel in China.... Read More
Switching the focus from problem solving to travel inspiration apps
News / Technology
Switching the focus from problem solving to travel inspiration apps
By Viewpoints | December 23, 2014
These days, the focus of technology seems to be solving all of our problems. Apps exist to help us... Read More
Epiclist calls time after about 1000 days of app life
News / Technology
Epiclist calls time after about 1000 days of app life
By Linda Fox | December 23, 2014
Travel inspiration app Epiclist says it plans to close down its service and remove it from the servers... Read More
Targeting Marriott, Hyatt to set wifi free worldwide
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Targeting Marriott, Hyatt to set wifi free worldwide
By Sean O'Neil | December 22, 2014
Hyatt will offer free unlimited wireless internet at its properties worldwide starting in February.... Read More
Inbox by Gmail encroaches on travel brands' turf
News / Technology
Inbox by Gmail encroaches on travel brands' turf
By Sean O'Neil | December 22, 2014
Google wants to make email easier to use on mobile devices, as is clear from Inbox--an interface for... Read More
Pivotal moments in 2014 - when Hilton embraced mobile
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Pivotal moments in 2014 - when Hilton embraced mobile
By Sean O'Neil | December 22, 2014
Looking wistfully back at 2014, I’d say a pivotal moment in travel technology came when Hilton... Read More
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