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.

Ryanair eyes Amazon for inspiration ahead of new website
News / Technology
Ryanair eyes Amazon for inspiration ahead of new website
By Kevin May | March 27, 2015
Ryanair claims its new website later this year will be nothing like a traditional airline's digital... Read More
If TripAdvisor is a gateway to other travel apps, will its strategy fall flat?
News / Technology
If TripAdvisor is a gateway to other travel apps, will its strategy fall flat?
By Nick Vivion | March 26, 2015
A recent survey of mobile users found that those with the TripAdvisor app downloaded to their phones... Read More
Finnair makes multi-million wifi investment, APH creates BYOD guide, Estonian Air enables wifi, and more...
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Finnair makes multi-million wifi investment, APH creates BYOD guide, Estonian Air enables wifi, and more...
By PhocusWire | March 26, 2015
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
Private jet startup Victor jumps the pond with $8 million
News / Technology
Private jet startup Victor jumps the pond with $8 million
By Nick Vivion | March 26, 2015
UPDATE: Blackjet has reached out to state that it is, in fact, not radio silent with recent coverage... Read More
New Apple Maps streaming patent could prove useful in travel
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New Apple Maps streaming patent could prove useful in travel
By Nick Vivion | March 24, 2015
Apple received a patent that could provide some new ways of streaming location and mapping to... Read More
The What, Where and Who of marketing to millennials
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The What, Where and Who of marketing to millennials
By PhocusWire | March 24, 2015
You often read articles that say 'Millennials are lazy' and want stuff for nothing, but that they are... Read More
Uber looks local to boost India expansion
News / Technology
Uber looks local to boost India expansion
By Linda Fox | March 23, 2015
Uber has formed a 'strategic partnership' with India's Times Internet to help grow its presence in the... Read More
TLearn WEBINAR VIDEO - Using data to transform your travel agency
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TLearn WEBINAR VIDEO - Using data to transform your travel agency
By PhocusWire | March 19, 2015
Every travel agency generates data – the best ones use it. In this FREE Tnooz-Agentivity TLearn... Read More
Apple Pay adoption still lags with only single digit participation rate
News / Technology
Apple Pay adoption still lags with only single digit participation rate
By Nick Vivion | March 19, 2015
The latest survey from InfoScout and mobile payments website PYMNTS.com has found Apple Pay adoption... Read More
Shop for your hotel not by wifi but wifi speed
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Shop for your hotel not by wifi but wifi speed
By Linda Fox | March 19, 2015
Helping travellers cut through the noise to find what they want should be what online is all about but... Read More
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