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.

Orbitz bets on loyalty as it posts Q3 revenue growth
News / Technology
Orbitz bets on loyalty as it posts Q3 revenue growth
By Linda Fox | November 7, 2014
Orbitz says it is less a travel agency and increasingly sees itself as a travel rewards company with... Read More
Cleartrip sees mobile used for future and instant hotel stays
News / Technology
Cleartrip sees mobile used for future and instant hotel stays
By Martin Cowen | November 7, 2014
Cleartrip is seeing levels of growth from mobile bookings for its hotel content which reinforces the... Read More
What we can learn from the mobile traveler
News / Technology
What we can learn from the mobile traveler
By Viewpoints | November 6, 2014
Today’s connected technologies are more than just smartphones, laptops and tablets. NB: This is an... Read More
Ongoing: Hilton's loyalty program hackers continue selling account access
News / Technology
Ongoing: Hilton's loyalty program hackers continue selling account access
By Nick Vivion | November 6, 2014
Reports of a massive breach of Hilton's HHonors loyalty program emerged on loyalty blogs early last... Read More
Analysis of travel app ecosystem benchmarks quality across 31 brands
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Analysis of travel app ecosystem benchmarks quality across 31 brands
By Nick Vivion | November 5, 2014
ARC, an offshoot of Applause that specializes in the app economy, has taken a first-time look at the... Read More
Gartner updates top ten strategic technology trends for 2015
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Gartner updates top ten strategic technology trends for 2015
By Nick Vivion | November 5, 2014
As the leaves begin to soften, the time draws nigh for year-end analysis and planning for 2015 with... Read More
Geo-location, mobile and social - airport IT investment priorities [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
Geo-location, mobile and social - airport IT investment priorities [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | November 5, 2014
The annual SITA Airport IT Trends Survey is usually a decent barometer of what airports are looking at... Read More
Wanted: Developers, thinkers, visionaries
News / Technology
Wanted: Developers, thinkers, visionaries
By Kevin May | November 4, 2014
Do you have what it takes to help shape the future of travel? Join Amadeus on Friday, November 7 –... Read More
More value in business travel to be driven by mobile, wifi and reviews
News / Technology
More value in business travel to be driven by mobile, wifi and reviews
By Linda Fox | November 3, 2014
Amadeus has drawn together insight from professionals at the coalface of booking business travel with... Read More
Ryanair updates app with languages, mTrip updates white label apps, HotelTonight integrates Apple Pay, and more...
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Ryanair updates app with languages, mTrip updates white label apps, HotelTonight integrates Apple Pay, and more...
By PhocusWire | October 31, 2014
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
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