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.

Digital revamp at Accor: mobile first, buys Wipolo, runs hacks
News / Technology
Digital revamp at Accor: mobile first, buys Wipolo, runs hacks
By Martin Cowen | October 30, 2014
Accor has earmarked Euros 225 million over the next five years to fund a company-wide digital... Read More
Lean IT thinking enters the Amadeus vernacular
News / Technology
Lean IT thinking enters the Amadeus vernacular
By Martin Cowen | October 29, 2014
Amadeus' desire to position itself as a thought leader for the travel technology sector sees the... Read More
Fans and followers slip down the list in airline social media [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
Fans and followers slip down the list in airline social media [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | October 29, 2014
Airlines say they are planning to invest more in their social media efforts according to the latest... Read More
Reinventing the online tourism board - no longer all about you
News / Technology
Reinventing the online tourism board - no longer all about you
By Kevin May | October 29, 2014
It takes a lot for any type of travel-related brand to admit they got something wrong - but it's rare... Read More
RIP web marketing and six other digital marketing trends
News / Technology
RIP web marketing and six other digital marketing trends
By Viewpoints | October 28, 2014
I live and breathe internet marketing. I don't have any hidden powers or know something that is not... Read More
Ola follows expansion drive with massive funding round
News / Technology
Ola follows expansion drive with massive funding round
By Linda Fox | October 28, 2014
Cab booking application Ola (formerly Olacabs) has confirmed a Series D funding round of $210 million.... Read More
The real reason why metasearch engines are taking bookings on mobile - the conversion gap
News / Technology
The real reason why metasearch engines are taking bookings on mobile - the conversion gap
By Kevin May | October 27, 2014
There is plenty (perhaps too much) talk about the mobile revolution in the travel industry. Still, one... Read More
How travel brands are using platform discrimination to adjust pricing
News / Technology
How travel brands are using platform discrimination to adjust pricing
By Nick Vivion | October 27, 2014
A recent research report out of Northeastern University has looked at a few travel brands to determine... Read More
Five questions to help marketers solve the metasearch dilemma
News / Technology
Five questions to help marketers solve the metasearch dilemma
By Viewpoints | October 27, 2014
Metasearch continues to be one of the hottest topics for the hospitality industry.  We have already... Read More
More than tech needed to secure Internet of Things-led devices
News / Technology
More than tech needed to secure Internet of Things-led devices
By PhocusWire | October 23, 2014
SYSTEMS: The so-called Internet of Things is wonderful, right? It allows (or will do eventually) our... Read More
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