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.

Remote-controlled airport suggests tech-heavy future of air traffic control
News / Technology
Remote-controlled airport suggests tech-heavy future of air traffic control
By Nick Vivion | February 3, 2015
Last year marked the first deployment of the world's only remote-controlled air traffic control... Read More
Proliferation of smartphones over-estimated
News / Technology
Proliferation of smartphones over-estimated
By PhocusWire | February 3, 2015
Multi-SIM smartphones were developed as a way to help people stay connected.... Read More
TLearn WEBINAR VIDEO - Cleaning up website traffic from bots and spammers
Webinars / Technology
TLearn WEBINAR VIDEO - Cleaning up website traffic from bots and spammers
By PhocusWire | February 2, 2015
Did you know 30% of travel industry website visitors are unsavory competitors, hackers, spammers, and... Read More
Hopper's new flight search app streamlines discovery of cheap flights
News / Technology
Hopper's new flight search app streamlines discovery of cheap flights
By Nick Vivion | February 2, 2015
After several years in stealth, Hopper launched a little over a year ago with the "world's largest... Read More
Android users have little overlap on hotel and airline app usage
News / Technology
Android users have little overlap on hotel and airline app usage
By Nick Vivion | February 2, 2015
There is little overlap between airline and hotel usage on Android, according to the latest analysis... Read More
Facebook to offer real-time video ads during Super Bowl
News / Technology
Facebook to offer real-time video ads during Super Bowl
By Nick Vivion | February 1, 2015
Outside of the World Cup and Olympics, the Super Bowl is one of the most watched viewing events on the... Read More
What are your travel management priorities in 2015?
News / Technology
What are your travel management priorities in 2015?
By Nick Vivion | January 30, 2015
The travel managers over at Carlson Wagonlit Travel compile an annual report analyzing the priorities... Read More
Size REALLY does matter in travel - welcome to a new era for devices
News / Technology
Size REALLY does matter in travel - welcome to a new era for devices
By Viewpoints | January 30, 2015
No one can escape the rise and rise of mobile and its importance in the travel industry. Tablets,... Read More
Kayak adds Hotel for Tonight tool to app, Cuba to search
News / Technology
Kayak adds Hotel for Tonight tool to app, Cuba to search
By Sean O'Neil | January 30, 2015
HotelTonight's pioneering success with same-day hotel bookings has led a host of copycat products from... Read More
Some Qantas fliers to get virtual reality headsets
News / Technology
Some Qantas fliers to get virtual reality headsets
By Sean O'Neil | January 29, 2015
Qantas will soon offer virtual-reality headsets to select first-class passengers to see if they like... Read More
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