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.

The rise of mobile to drive bookings of in-destination services
News / Technology
The rise of mobile to drive bookings of in-destination services
By Viewpoints | December 3, 2014
Mobile devices are now outperforming PCs in terms of both product sales and broadband subscriptions.... Read More
Here's how to spend Euro 600,000 on travel in one place
News / Technology
Here's how to spend Euro 600,000 on travel in one place
By Nick Vivion | December 2, 2014
Rather than rest after a holiday weekend of consumption - or even participate in#GivingTuesday - a new... Read More
Qunar reaps rewards of mobile, targets mass-market
News / Technology
Qunar reaps rewards of mobile, targets mass-market
By Martin Cowen | December 2, 2014
Qunar is the latest Chinese online travel business to report on a Q3 where revenues, mobile... Read More
Putting the (shopping) cart before the horse won't drive online conversion
News / Technology
Putting the (shopping) cart before the horse won't drive online conversion
By Viewpoints | December 1, 2014
It can be easy to forget, but the main purpose of a travel website isn’t to drive conversions; it’s to... Read More
Ryanair electronic flight bags, FOF Travel raises via Seedrs, GuestDriven checks in and upgrades, and more...
News / Technology
Ryanair electronic flight bags, FOF Travel raises via Seedrs, GuestDriven checks in and upgrades, and more...
By PhocusWire | November 27, 2014
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
Travellers worried about spam and relevancy with mobile advertising
News / Technology
Travellers worried about spam and relevancy with mobile advertising
By Kevin May | November 27, 2014
Some interesting details have been released about the effectiveness (or otherwise) of travel brand... Read More
Travel marketing in a multiscreen world: An Expedia Media Solutions study
News / Technology
Travel marketing in a multiscreen world: An Expedia Media Solutions study
By Sean O'Neil | November 26, 2014
Marketers are all wondering how to cope with travelers consuming media across a wide mix of screens,... Read More
Priceline maintains focus on reducing friction for local experiences, no plans to become the next Oracle
News / Technology
Priceline maintains focus on reducing friction for local experiences, no plans to become the next Oracle
By Nick Vivion | November 25, 2014
Priceline has been kicking it up into another gear over the past year, locking in acquisitions of... Read More
Uber and Jetblue are leading a dumbing down of travel
News / Technology
Uber and Jetblue are leading a dumbing down of travel
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | November 25, 2014
This is the story of two brands in travel. One respected, one trying to get respect. One is Uber, the... Read More
Reservations provider Chope acquires queuing service Ticktock
News / Technology
Reservations provider Chope acquires queuing service Ticktock
By Nick Vivion | November 24, 2014
Asia's The Chope Group, which specializes in restaurant reservations, has acquired queuing system... Read More
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